Karabo Koopedi
@karabokoopedi
Detail-oriented and solution-driven Bookkeeping Manager
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned Bookkeeping Manager with over 5 years of experience in overseeing financial operations, I possess a proven track record of ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and leading teams to achieve compliance with regulatory standards. My expertise spans accounting principles, taxation, payroll, and regulatory compliance guidelines, with a strong ability to generate insightful financial statements for informed decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen eye for detail, streamlining processes, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. With a strong background in using multiple accounting and payroll software, I am well-equipped to contribute to the financial health and success of a reputable organization.
I am a results-driven professional with a passion for bookkeeping management, seeking to leverage my expertise to drive business growth and success.
Experience
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Scribe (Freelancer)
MKS Administrators CC
Apr 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)
Recorded high profile round table discussions. Produced official records distribution to key stakeholders. Provided company secretarial services for 3rd party board meetings. Transcribed recordings for various events.
Entrepreneur - Bookkeeping and Company secretarial
Karabaledi Consulting
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Provided bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting services. Ensured company and individual tax compliance. Offered company secretarial services.
Bookkeeping Manager
Central Bookkeeping
May 2009 - Present (16 years 1 month)
Detail oriented and solution driven Bookkeeping Manager with over 5 years in overseeing financial operations and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Equipped with extensive experience in accounting principles, taxation, payroll, and regulatory compliance guidelines. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, streamline processes, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in us
Manager: Backoffice support and Supervision
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Performed quality assurance of transactions and account balances against relevant management assertions. Ensured month-end close process is executed according to agreed standard service level agreements with clients. Oversaw special projects that relate to transactional processing and account balance confirmation. Ensured team members implement internal controls efficiently and effectively. Assure
Senior Bookkeeper (Multiple Client Portfolio)
Mar 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Onboarded new clients and maintained client liaison and relationship. Managed chart of accounts, cost and expense analysis, and reports. Conducted inter-company reconciliation. Processed financial journals. Reviewed bank, SARS, and salary control account reconciliation. Trained clients' employees to conduct transactional processing on SAGE one. Reviewed transactional processing of creditors, debto
Bookkeeper (Multiple Client Portfolio)
MyCFO (Pty) Ltd T/A MyCFO Africa
May 2017 - Mar 2018 (10 months)
Handled transactional processing of creditors, debtors, and cash book. Reconciled accounts (creditors, debtors, bank, control accounts). Prepared and submitted VAT and PAYE returns. Maintained Fixed assets register.
Administrator, Events Planner and Project Coordinator
MCM Modiba Scholarship Fund
Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Took minutes at all board meetings. Assisted with administration of financial portfolio. Maintained student and sponsor database. Planned and co-ordinated fundraising events. Promoted and marketed the Scholarship fund at various platforms. Liaised with media for exposure of the scholarship. Set up radio interviews and documented important events. Drafted funding proposals to distribute to various
Accounts Manager
Sigma Facilities Management (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Overseen administration of all company compliance requirements with various institutions such as CIPC, Compensation fund, SARS, NHRBC. Maintained supplier remittance accounts and performed supplier reconciliation. Prepared and submitted VAT and PAYE returns. Maintained Fixed Asset register. Provided monthly maintenance reports to clients. Handled payroll administration. Managed company medical aid
Consulted with beneficiaries to a deceased estate. Lodged documents at the Master of High Court and obtained letter of Authority or letter of Executorship. Opened bank account in the name of the estate. Obtained a certificate of balance at date of death from the various financial institutions with whom investments were held. Instructed appraiser to valuate movable and immovable property and instru
Trust Officer
DWP Estate Planning and Administration
Jul 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 5 months)
Lodged documents at the Master of High Court and obtained letter of Authority or letter of Executorship. Obtained a certificate of balance at date of death from the various financial institutions with whom investments were held. Instructed appraiser to valuate movable and immovable property and instructed conveyancer to draft documents to transfer immovable property. Lodged section 18(3) advertise
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