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Kelsey Metembo

@kelseymetembo

Accountant and senior bookkeeper with 7+ years of multi-branch full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking remote finance or operations roles within international or fast-paced digital companies—where I can own reconciliations, month-end reporting, and full-cycle accounting with high accuracy.

I’m a finance professional with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, from bookkeeping assistance through trainee accounting to full accountant-level responsibilities. I handle full-cycle accounting (source documents to financial statements) with a strong focus on accuracy, reconciliations, and dependable month-end reporting. I’m also comfortable working independently under pressure while managing multiple financial systems.

In multi-branch financial operations, I managed monthly balance sheet reconciliations across 3 branches, processed cashbook transactions and daily payments, and prepared month-end financial reports for management review. I processed accruals, bad debts, and month-end journals, monitored petty cash systems, and maintained fixed asset registers (additions & disposals). I’ve also overseen accounts payable and receivable processes and coordinated reporting with branch managers.

Most recently, as a Senior Bookkeeper in financial operations, I reconcile 6 bank accounts across multiple entities, manage intercompany recoveries, and support operational teams with financial accuracy. I perform VAT reconciliations and compliance checks, process supplier and debtor transactions, and prepare/post general and supplier journals. I’m seeking remote finance or operations roles within international or fast-paced digital companies where I can apply my end-to-end accounting strength and keep reporting highly reliable.

Experience

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Accountant (Multi-branch)

BUCO

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)

Managed monthly balance sheet reconciliations across 3 branches and ensured accurate cashbook and payments processing. Prepared month-end reports, processed accruals, bad debts, journals, and maintained fixed asset registers and petty cash reconciliations.

PG

Trainee Accountant (PKF)

PKF George

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 (11 months)

Performed bookkeeping up to trial balance and completed VAT, PAYE, and EMP501 submissions via E-Filing. Completed income tax returns/provisional tax submissions, supported audit working papers, and assisted in preparing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

GP

Administrative Assistant

Grootkraal UCC Primary

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018 (10 months)

Managed multiple email accounts and handled confidential administrative data. Built and maintained internal databases while coordinating calendars, meetings, and producing reports and correspondence.

AM

Accounting Assistant (Intern)

Acker & Maloney

Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)

Cross-referenced receipts with financial statements and assisted with drafting financial statements. Supported tax calculations and documentation by classifying transactions, identifying VAT-deductible expenses, and helping maintain accurate records for accountants.

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