WILNA NEL
Windhoek
Summary
Accomplished Financial Controller/Manager with a proven track record at various Namibian hospitality companies, enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Expert in tax compliance, risk management, and leveraging financial information systems like Sage and ITAS. Skilled in leading teams to exceed goals, demonstrating both exceptional accounting management and interpersonal skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller/Manager
Zannier Hotels Namibia - Omaanda & Sonop
12.2020 - Current
- Preparing accurate financial reports and monthly Profit and Loss statements for both lodges for executive oversight.
- Collaborating with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Planning and managing authorized expenditures, monitoring accounting processes, establishing service rates and coordinating financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Lead organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Manages and continuously trains 4 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Submission of PAYE, Import VAT and VAT.
- Following up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Accurately completes financial statement audits and thoroughly reviews results.
- Uses Sage Evolution, Sage 300 and Sage Pastel to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Also has thorough knowledge of ITAS, NAMRA, Opera Booking System and all Microsoft Office programs.
Creditors Clerk & Assistant Accountant
Okutala Etosha Lodge
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Was originally appointed as temp to update and rectify backlog information and was permanently employed 2 months later.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management.
- Developed a proper filing system and organized customer and supplier information for easy reconciliation and record keeping.
- Assisted with HR Duties and payroll, as well as effectively processing supplier invoices and loading payments on Internet Banking for payment.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting -
Regent School of Business
Windhoek Namibia10-2026
Higher Certificate in Accounting -
Regent School of Business
Windhoek Nambia10-2024
Skills
- Accounting management
- Tax compliance
- Risk management and compliance enforcement
- Financial information systems
- Internal controls development
Languages
Afrikaans
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Interests
I am a passionate citizen of the world that enjoys travelling to new destinations and meeting new people Family is very important to me, and I spend time with my sister and her children whenever I have time to
Timeline
Financial Controller/Manager
Zannier Hotels Namibia - Omaanda & Sonop
12.2020 - Current
Creditors Clerk & Assistant Accountant
Okutala Etosha Lodge
04.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting -
Regent School of Business
Higher Certificate in Accounting -
Regent School of Business
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