Megan Allie
@meganallie
Senior financial accountant with 16+ years driving compliant reporting, project accounting, and audit-ready controls.
What I'm looking for
I’m a meticulous, result-oriented Senior Accountant with 16+ years’ experience providing financial, project, and management accounting, construction accounting, and auditing across diverse sectors. I bring deep accounting and financial knowledge, from GAAP/IAS/IFRS compliance to journal, trial balance, and management account accuracy.
I’ve worked across many environments—including Banking, Municipal/Government, Medical Aid, FMCG/Pharmaceutical, NGO, and the Water/Climate/Energy/Transformation & Skills landscape. I ensure compliance with legislation and practice codes, and I’m exceptionally skilled in preparing, examining, and analyzing financial and accounting records to confirm precision, unity, and conformance to financial standards.
My experience includes supporting month-end and year-end closure, executing GL and sub-module month-end processes (including in Microsoft Dynamics), reconciling balancesheets, and resolving discrepancies proactively. I coordinate inputs across project managers and cost center owners, manage intercompany transactions, and strengthen internal controls through standardised reconciliations and documentation.
I’ve also built strong stakeholder confidence through audit readiness, preparing audit files and supporting schedules, and implementing audit recommendations. From Deloitte & Touche (SAP-focused project services reporting and governance) to remote US contracting roles, I consistently improve reporting quality, strengthen compliance, and deliver clear financial insights for leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Financial Accountant
EDF Power Solutions
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Managed full financial accounting for multiple construction projects and entities, ensuring accurate reporting and governance. Prepared and reviewed journals, trial balances, and month-end management accounts in Microsoft Dynamics, with GAAP/IFRS compliance.
Senior Financial Accountant
EMS Mining
May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)
Handled end-to-end month-end processes, including general ledger reconciliations, cashbook maintenance, and journal processing across mining operations. Managed AP/AR invoice processing and supported budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation, and audit readiness under IFRS.
Senior Financial Accountant
Cross Country Consulting
Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Provided remote bookkeeping and finance support for US-based contractors, managing day-to-day general ledger, cashbooks, credit card programs, and AP/AR workflows. Conducted bank reconciliations, accruals, variance reporting, and month-end close, ensuring GAAP/IAS compliance and supporting year-end audits.
Project Service Accountant
Deloitte & Touche
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Supported project services finance for a portfolio of engagements by preparing revenue and WIP analysis, managing project codes, and processing journal entries for correct allocation. Delivered project close activities, client invoicing and VAT-exempt submissions, and built management reports using SAP, ensuring audit-ready reporting.
Project Accountant
National Business Initiative
Oct 2013 - May 2020 (6 years 7 months)
Managed project accounting and financial processing, including general ledger maintenance, inter-fund transfers, journal entries, accruals, and EFT payments. Completed monthly VAT returns, fixed asset administration, budgeting/forecasting, board reporting, and supported project audits with ASC 606 and IFRS compliance.
Accountant
Gen-Health Medical Scheme
Managed core accounting functions including GL reconciliations, financial schedules, accruals, and disbursements. Supported AP workflows, payroll/HR reconciliation activities, VAT and tax compliance, and fixed asset register maintenance.
Senior Group Accountant
Woman Development Business Investment Holdings
Provided contract finance support including general ledger reconciliations, accruals, invoice payment reviews, and reconciliation of disbursements. Supported payroll/HR administration and ensured VAT/tax compliance and fixed asset record maintenance.
Senior Finance Clerk
Department of Social Development
Supported senior finance activities in a public sector environment by managing month-end updates, financial schedules, and reconciliation processes. Prepared and analyzed financial statements in line with PFMA requirements, supported audit and reporting, and provided team training and mentorship.
Financial Officer
Nedbank
Handled financial officer responsibilities for a 2-year contract, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial schedule updates. Reviewed and approved invoice payments, supported payroll and HR administration, and maintained tax compliance (VAT and tax clearance-related documentation).
Management Accountant
United Pharmaceutical Distributors
Supported management accounting activities across GL, reconciliations, financial schedules, and accruals for a 6-month contract engagement. Managed invoice-related workflows, payroll functions and reconciliations, and maintained SARS/VAT compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Damelin College
Accounting Diploma, Accounting
1999 - 2000
Activities and societies: Accounts receivable (AR) and reconciliation
Completed an Accounting Diploma at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.
Bridging the Corporate Devine
Expenditure and Revenue Management Certificate, Expenditure and Revenue Management
2005 -
Activities and societies: Accounts Payable (AP)
Completed an Expenditure and Revenue Management certificate with Accounts Payable (AP) training in 2005.
Institute for Public Finance and Auditing
Certificate in Public Finance Budgeting and Standard Chart of Accounts, Public Finance Auditing
2005 -
Completed training in public finance budgeting and the Standard Chart of Accounts in 2005.
Damelin College
Higher Certificate in Financial Management, Financial Management
1999 - 2000
Completed a Higher Certificate in Financial Management at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.
Gauteng Shared Service Centre
Financial Reporting Certificate, Financial Reporting
2005 -
Completed a Financial Reporting certificate in 2005.
Damelin College
Bookkeeping Diploma, Bookkeeping
1999 - 2000
Completed a Bookkeeping Diploma at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.
Damelin College
ACCPAC Accounting Diploma, Accounting Software (ACCPAC)
1999 - 2000
Completed an ACCPAC Accounting Diploma at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.
Damelin College
Fixed Assets Management, Fixed Assets Management
1999 - 2000
Grade: Passed with Distinction
Activities and societies: Asset registers; classification; depreciation; disposals
Completed Fixed Assets training at Damelin College and passed with distinction.
Careers Training Centre
Creditors Clerk and Office Cashier, Accounts Payable
1994 -
Completed training as a creditors clerk and office cashier in 1994.
Lancea Vale Secondary School
Grade 12 (Matric), Secondary Education
1992 -
Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Lancea Vale Secondary School in 1992.
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