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Rochelle Elias

Windhoek

Summary

Accomplished and experienced chartered accountant with well-rounded experience in the financial services sector, adept in process mapping and interdepartmental coordination. Leveraged comprehensive Excel skills and strong communication to enhance operational performance, leading to streamlined reporting processes. Expert in data visualization and SAP systems, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Reporting Manager

Old Mutual Namibia
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversee group reporting function in-country and liaised with central finance team in South Africa.
  • Coordinated and prepared monthly consolidated management financial reports for presentation to Executive Committee.
  • Prepared quarterly consolidated Board packs for presentation to the Audit and Risk committee and the Board of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company.
  • Coordinated the in-country business planning process and presented these to the Chief Financial Officer as well as the Executive Committee.
  • Maintain complex models on capital calculations and inter-group allocations.
  • Calculated and submitted the quarterly balance of payments return to the central bank of Namibia for Old Mutual Holdings.

Financial Reporting Specialist

Bank Windhoek Limited
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Compiling statutory returns for submission to Bank of Namibia.
  • Analyzed newly published regulations and determinations by the Central Bank and their impact on the bank and presented these findings to Management.
  • Prepared monthly management accounts for presentation to Exco.
  • Prepared interim and final annual financial statements for the bank and it's subsidiaries.
  • Generated comprehensive principal risk profiles and risk assessments for finance, capital and tax risks and present these to the Operational Risk forum.
  • Acts as liaison between the finance department and external auditors.
  • Coordinate the external audit process through scheduling of meetings, follow up with teams to provide information to the auditors and monitoring requests from Auditors.

Financial Accountant

Bank Windhoek Limited
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
  • Coordinated month end closing process within required deadlines.
  • Co-managed a team of 5 assistant accountants.
  • Reviewed reconciliations in accordance with GL Maintenance Policy.

Education

PgDip - Applied Accounting Sciences in Accounting

University of South Africa at Pretoria
12.2019

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP
  • Proficient in data analysis using Excel
  • Compliance management
  • Monitoring financial records accuracy
  • Financial analysis

Certification

  • Registered Chartered Accountant (ICAN)
  • Eligible for registration (SAICA)
  • Articles in public practice completed (PAAB)

Timeline

Group Reporting Manager

Old Mutual Namibia
06.2024 - Current

Financial Reporting Specialist

Bank Windhoek Limited
10.2021 - 05.2024

Financial Accountant

Bank Windhoek Limited
04.2020 - 09.2021

PgDip - Applied Accounting Sciences in Accounting

University of South Africa at Pretoria

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