ZEST PENOMUKUMO SHOOMBE

• Verify monthly journal entries and reconciliations in SAGA 200 Revolution Pastel..
• Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Updated general ledger with latest entries in SAGA 200 Revolution Pastel.
• Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.

• Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.

• Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries in Pastel system.

• Provided support to internal auditor for schools and external auditors during the annual audit process.

• Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.

• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.

• Collaborated with HR department to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, setting up employee profiles in the payroll system(Integrated financial Management System).
• Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
• Maintained compliance with State Finance Act 31 of 1991,Labour Act 11 of 2007,Public Service Act 13 of 1995 and its regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
• Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members to quickly learn company-specific payroll procedures.

• Prepare and reconciles Pay As You Earn tax returns for staff members on the IFMS system.

• Conduct internal audit to state Schools and Subsidised Private school by checking compliance with the Basic Education Art 3 of 2020 and its Regulations.