Mercia Fourie
@merciafourie
Full-charge senior bookkeeper and accounting data analyst delivering accurate financial controls and reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a full charge senior bookkeeper and accounting data analyst with over twenty years' experience across multiple sectors, specialising in tax, VAT, audits, reconciliations (GL/AR/AP), payroll and statutory filings.
I deliver month-end management accounts, audit-ready ledgers, bank reconciliations and discrepancy analysis, and have led accounting functions for multi-branch and multi-entity operations using QuickBooks, Xero, Pastel and Sage.
I am proactive, detail-driven and focused on improving financial performance and controls; I am available for contract, part-time, monthly, bi-monthly, yearly or once-off financial administration projects, with a preference for permanent roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Charge Senior Bookkeeper
Kingdom Houses Ltd / Built Asset Management Ltd
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Perform full bank reconciliations and tenant account management across multiple accounts, prepare month-end management accounts and journals, and manage credit control including arrears, payment plans and CCJ preparations.
Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant
Boss Paving Pty Ltd
May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed full accounting function including daily purchases, invoicing, bank and petty cash reconciliations, VAT submissions, payroll processing and preparation of management accounts and audit packs for 2022–2023.
Head Bookkeeper (Consolidation)
Pedal Trading Pty Ltd
Mar 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Remotely managed accounting for seven branches including consolidation of Pastel accounts, daily purchasing and turnover schedules, VAT and payroll processing, intercompany reconciliations and monthly management packs.
Accounts Manager (Contract)
OTL Group of Companies
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 (4 months)
Managed AP/AR team and corrected international banking allocations for HSBC/Barclays, handled AR/AP reporting (~R15m), intercompany accounts, inventory import costing and produced management packs for six companies.
Senior Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager
Liquid Fuel Suppliers (Pty) Ltd
Apr 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Performed daily reconciliations and supplier account monitoring, managed payroll and statutory submissions, conducted VAT audits and maintained intercompany and investment account reconciliations.
Part-Time Bookkeeper
Print Africa
Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Handled QB Desktop bookkeeping tasks including daily sales review, banking, AR reconciliation (R8m) and VAT submission while producing periodic financial reports during company handover.
Senior Bookkeeper
Campout CC t/a 4x4 Mega World
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years)
Managed Pastel Evolution stock control, daily sales and banking reviews, AR reconciliations (R8m), trial balance and VAT submission while producing financial reports and control account reconciliations.
Senior Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager
Standards Financial Services
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Prepared client reports and monthly management packs, reviewed general ledger and loan accounts, compiled annual financial statements, and managed tax calculations, submissions and audits.
TB Bookkeeper
Standards Financial Services
Jan 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 11 months)
Captured bookkeeping data for multiple clients across industries, processed invoices, purchases, banking, salaries and stock, and prepared trial balances to support client accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pinetown Technical College
Bookkeeping Diploma, Accounting & Office Management
2001 -
Completed a Bookkeeping Diploma in Accounting & Office Management in 2001.
Intec College
MS Office Diploma, Information Technology / Office Applications
1993 -
Completed an MS Office diploma at Intec College in 1993.
P.G.H.S
National Higher Diploma, Accounting & Office Management
1990 -
Completed a National Higher Diploma at P.G.H.S in 1990.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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