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Nadia Reynders

@nadiareynders

Finance manager at Bausch and Lomb who managed South Africa’s financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and payroll.

South Africa

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At Bausch and Lomb (Soflens (Pty) Ltd), I was responsible for the South African cluster’s financial health, from recording transactions through reporting results. I managed financial reporting and forecasts, supported clean audits, and handled company tax matters as its registered Public Officer.

At Heartbeat Centre for Community Development, I headed management and supported the organization’s strategies and programs. I prepared budgets and forecasts, presented reports to the board and external stakeholders, and was responsible for fundraising initiatives, payroll, and statutory returns.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Financial Controller / Financial Accountant

Bausch and Lomb (Soflens (Pty) Ltd)

Jun 2018 - Oct 2024 (6 years 4 months)

Responsible for the SA Cluster's financial health, producing financial results from recording through to reporting, with a strong focus on budget management. Managed financial reporting, bank reconciliations, creditor payments, compliance, and audits.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Bank Reconciliation Creditor Payments Compliance Audit Payroll Tax Asset Management Forex Cash Flow Management

General & Finance Manager

Heartbeat Centre for Community Development

Apr 2011 - Aug 2017 (6 years 4 months)

Head of management for the organization, responsible for people management, stakeholder liaison, and strategic development. Formulated budgets, managed fundraising, and oversaw financial data processing and statutory returns.

People Management Stakeholder Management Budgeting Forecasting Fundraising Financial Reporting Payroll Statutory Returns Asset Management Audit

Bookkeeper

Bezuidenhout Drilling

Feb 2006 - Mar 2011 (5 years 1 month)

Responsible for full financial function including across border finances, processing and reconciling bank statements, and capturing financial data up to trial balance. Managed debtor invoicing, creditor accounts, HR, and project management.

Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Debtor Management Creditor Management Payroll Human Resources Project Management Financial Reporting Budgeting

Financial Clerk

Progress Milling

Jan 2003 - Feb 2006 (3 years 1 month)

Assisted with weekly, fortnightly and monthly salaries and wages, bulk banking of cash received, and daily and monthly reconciliations of sales in depots per province. Supported monthly creditor reconciliations and stock takes.

Payroll Banking Reconciliations Creditor Management Stock Take

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa

Baccalaureus Commercii, Commerce

Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree, completing several subjects but not the full course.

ICB

Financial Management, Financial Management

Completed subjects in financial management, including bookkeeping, business literacy, computerized bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, financial statements, business law, and cost and management accounting.