# Cindy Eriksen Cindy Eriksen is a remote worker on Himalayas, Financial Manager at Gattaca PLC, based in South Africa. Source: https://himalayas.app/@cindyeriksen ```text I have over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, with extensive hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | South Africa | | Authorized to work in | South Africa | | Salary expectations | 60k+ ZAR | | Job categories | Financial Accountant, Accountant, Bookkeeper | | Skills | Financial Management, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Cash Flow Forecasting, VAT, SARS Returns, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Recharges, Audit Support | ## About ```text At Gattaca PLC, I work as Financial Manager – South Africa, reporting directly to the UK Head Office. I produce and review monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. I manage the South African entity’s accounts payable function and prepare and review staff payroll. My work also includes VAT calculations and audits, cashflow forecasting, and intercompany recharges. At Shuttle Kidz, I set up the Finance Department and its systems across three branches. I produced monthly management accounts and handled finance operations including payroll and SARS returns. Earlier, I worked in accounting roles at Elkanah House, Foschini Group, Shimansky and other organisations. My experience includes bookkeeping, budgets, reconciliations, payroll, VAT and audit support. ``` ## Experience ### Financial Manager (current) [Gattaca PLC](https://himalayas.app/companies/gattaca-plc). Aug 2022 - Present ```text Standalone financial manager reporting to UK head office, responsible for monthly management accounts, payroll, VAT, and intercompany recharges. ``` Skills: Management-Accounts, Bank-Reconciliation, Payroll, VAT, NAV-Accounting, Cash-Flow-Forecasting, Intercompany-Accounting ### Financial Manager Shuttle Kidz. Jan 2017 - Aug 2022 ```text Set up finance department and systems for three branches, managing debtors, creditors, payroll, and monthly management accounts. ``` Skills: Sage-One, Sage-VIP-Payroll, Debtors-Management, Creditors-management, Bank-Reconciliation, Budgeting, SARS-Returns ### Financial Accountant/Administrator Freelance Work. Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 ```text Provided freelance finance administration including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and reconciliations for various clients. ``` Skills: Bookkeeping, Payroll, VAT, SARS-EMP201-Submission, Cash-Book, Reconciliations ### Accountant Elkanah House. Jun 2009 - Feb 2016 ```text Managed creditors, payroll, VAT returns, and financial processing for the school and its property company. ``` Skills: Pastel, Sage-VIP-Payroll, Bank-Reconciliation, VAT-Returns, Creditors-management ### Financial Accountant Sports Division Foschini Group. Jul 2008 - Jun 2009 ```text Prepared turnover reports, budgets, and management accounts for the sports division, analyzing branch expenses and performance. ``` Skills: SAP, Pivot-Tables, Budgeting, Management-Accounts, Financial-Analysis ### Senior Bookkeeper Shimansky. Mar 2007 - Jul 2008 ```text Processed suppliers, payroll, and bank reconciliations, and managed overseas payments and import documentation. ``` Skills: Pastel-V8, Pastel-Payroll, Bank-Reconciliation, SARS-EFiling, Forex, Standard-Bank-Online ### Accountant/Bank Custodian Fidentia. Sep 2006 - Feb 2007 ```text Managed debtors and creditors, bank reconciliations, and petty cash, and handled opening and closing of bank accounts. ``` Skills: Debtors-Management, Creditors-management, Bank-Reconciliation, Petty-Cash ### Accountant Partners Hair Design. Feb 2005 - Aug 2006 ```text Managed daily turnover, cashbook processing, bank reconciliations, and management accounts for multiple salons. ``` Skills: Pastel-V8, Bank-Reconciliation, Management-Accounts, VAT-Returns, Fixed-Assets ### Junior Bookkeeper Pinto Russell Chartered Accountants. Dec 2002 - Jan 2005 ```text Performed cash book processing, bank reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and management accounts. ``` Skills: Pastel-V6, Bank-Reconciliation, Journal, Creditors-Reconciliation, VAT-Returns, Financial-Statements ### Personal Loan Evaluator Saambou Bank. Dec 1998 - Mar 2002 ```text Audited, processed, and paid out personal loans, performed credit checks, and balanced figures. ``` Skills: Banking-Systems, Credit-Checks, Loan-Processing ## Education ### Damelin Certificate in Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting. 2002 - 2008 ```text Completed a Certificate in Bookkeeping and pursued a National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting, with the tax module still to be completed. ``` ### Fairbairn College Matriculation Exemption, General. 1994 - 1998 ```text Attended Fairbairn College from 1994 to 1998 and obtained Matriculation Exemption. ``` ### University of South Africa National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting ```text Completed various subjects including Financial Accounting, Commercial Law, Business Management, Economics, and Statistics. ``` ## Tech stack - Microsoft Excel - SAP - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Outlook To contact Cindy, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Yamkela Tshemese](https://himalayas.app/@yamkelatshemese): Accounts Supervisor, Border Training Centre (NPC) - [Ashley Fataar](https://himalayas.app/@ashleyfataar): Bookkeeper, Reynolds Auto Care - [Judith Ackerman](https://himalayas.app/@judithackerman): Accountant, TEBCO ACCOUNTANTS - [Fanie Oosthuizen](https://himalayas.app/@fanieoosthuizen): Bookkeeper, FilmFreightCC - [Farzana Khan](https://himalayas.app/@farzanakhan): Group Finance Manager, Star Retailers Group - [Mercia Fourie](https://himalayas.app/@merciafourie): Full Charge Senior Bookkeeper, Kingdom Houses Ltd / Built Asset Management Ltd - [Heloise Jooste](https://himalayas.app/@heloisejooste): Accountant, Accelerate Your Business - [Karessa Rajah](https://himalayas.app/@karessarajah): Finance Manager, Kiran Sales (Pty) Ltd - [Lynette Bezuidenhout](https://himalayas.app/@lynettebezuidenhout): Treasury Specialist, Exp Realtors - [Shiela Masiya](https://himalayas.app/@shielamasiya): Property Accountant (UK), MRI Software