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Megan Allie

@meganallie

Senior financial accountant with 16+ years driving compliant reporting, project accounting, and audit-ready controls.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue as a senior financial/project accountant, owning IFRS-compliant month-end close, reporting packs, and audit-ready internal controls—ideally supporting multi-entity portfolios and driving process improvements.

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

EM

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.

CC

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.

DT

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.

NI

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.

WH

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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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.

BD

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.

IA

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.

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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.

GC

Gauteng Shared Service Centre

Financial Reporting Certificate, Financial Reporting

2005 -

Completed a Financial Reporting certificate in 2005.

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Damelin College

Bookkeeping Diploma, Bookkeeping

1999 - 2000

Completed a Bookkeeping Diploma at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.

Damelin College logoDC

Damelin College

ACCPAC Accounting Diploma, Accounting Software (ACCPAC)

1999 - 2000

Completed an ACCPAC Accounting Diploma at Damelin College from 1999 to 2000.

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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.

CC

Careers Training Centre

Creditors Clerk and Office Cashier, Accounts Payable

1994 -

Completed training as a creditors clerk and office cashier in 1994.

LS

Lancea Vale Secondary School

Grade 12 (Matric), Secondary Education

1992 -

Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Lancea Vale Secondary School in 1992.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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