Kamini Naidoo
@kamininaidoo
Detail-oriented Accountant with 18 years of financial expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with over 18 years of experience in managing financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering accurate financial reporting. My expertise spans budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end and year-end close processes. I have a strong command of accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, and Pastel, which I leverage to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
In my current role as Group Financial Superintendent at Afrisam South Africa, I lead a high-performing team and execute procedural enhancements to align with company standards. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and have successfully managed departmental costs while providing detailed reports to support strategic decision-making. My proactive approach to identifying automation opportunities has driven increased efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Financial Superintendent
Afrisam South Africa (PTY) Ltd
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led and developed a high-performing team, fostering continuous improvement and accountability. Managed departmental costs with precision, provided detailed reports, and coordinated year-end audit processes. Maintained data integrity within the General Ledger master data on SAP, managed end-to-end accounting transactions, and led the Treasury Function.
Administration Clerk
Afrisam South Africa (PTY) Ltd
Aug 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Generated comprehensive variance analysis reports from raw material and fuel reconciliations to identify cost deviations. Prepared and processed stock adjustments, managed intercompany transactions, and conducted plant audits. Assisted with annual budgeting and forecasting processes, and led training sessions to enhance system proficiency.
Accountant
Afrisam South Africa (PTY) Ltd
Jan 2013 - Aug 2018 (5 years 7 months)
Ensured the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger to support timely and reliable financial reporting. Processed general ledger transactions in SAP, performed regular reconciliations, and managed all intercompany transactions. Coordinated and processed foreign payment transactions, and assisted in audit preparation.
Finance Clerk
Jet Music
May 2012 - Dec 2012 (7 months)
Performed essential financial administrative duties and maintained accurate financial records. Assisted with data entry and basic reconciliation tasks to support the finance department.
Accountant
Selprint & Stationers
Jun 2006 - May 2012 (5 years 11 months)
Managed daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance and financial reporting. Performed reconciliations and contributed to financial analysis to support business decisions.
Bookkeeper
Accounting Re-Solution
Feb 2006 - Jun 2006 (4 months)
Maintained accurate financial records and managed accounts payable and receivable. Performed essential bookkeeping tasks to ensure financial data integrity.
Manager, Application Fraud
Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Feb 2005 - Jan 2006 (11 months)
Managed fraud risk and loss related to application fraud, implementing strategies to mitigate financial losses. Oversaw processes to identify and prevent fraudulent applications, ensuring compliance with bank policies.
Supervisor, Fraud Risk Management
Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Supervised fraud risk management activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols. Assisted in developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies to protect bank assets.
Fraud Prevention Officer
Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Mar 2002 - Dec 2002 (9 months)
Identified and prevented fraudulent activities through diligent monitoring and analysis. Contributed to the development of fraud detection techniques and reported suspicious transactions.
Kite Flying Officer (Transactional Fraud)
Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Jul 2001 - Mar 2002 (8 months)
Monitored transactional activities to detect and prevent fraudulent schemes. Conducted investigations into suspicious transactions and reported findings to management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certificate Level, Global Chartered Management Accounting
Obtained a Certificate Level qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. This certification enhanced my expertise in management accounting principles and practices.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Supply Chain and Operations Management
Grade: Cum laude
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Supply Chain and Operations Management. Achieved Cum laude honors, demonstrating strong academic performance and a deep understanding of the field.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Accounting Science, Accounting Science
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree, providing a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting. Developed comprehensive skills in financial management and analysis.
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