Neziswa Tom
@neziswatom
Analytical accountant with GAAP expertise and payroll mastery.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an analytical, organized and detail-oriented accountant with extensive public accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge. I have a proven track record in payroll processing, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, VAT and payroll tax submissions, and delivering accurate month-end and year-end financial results.
I collaborate well with teams, take ownership of tasks, and consistently clean up and streamline accounting processes across cost centers. My career highlights include senior accounting responsibilities at SANBI-Kirstenbosch Gardens and multiple finance roles in insurance, banking, and retail environments where I improved reconciliation accuracy and payment processing efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accounting Clerk
SANBI-Kirstenbosch Gardens
Mar 2021 - Mar 2025 (4 years)
Processed payroll and payments, reconciled balance sheet and income statement monthly and annually, managed general ledger cleanup and journal processing, and assisted with VAT and payroll tax reconciliations submitted to SARS.
Finance Assistant
3Sixty Life
Sep 2013 - Feb 2020 (6 years 5 months)
Reconciled policy premiums with branch deposits, investigated variances, performed daily bank reconciliations and allocations, processed journals and inter-account transfers, and liaised with branches and external clients.
Finance Clerk
Metropolitan
Feb 2013 - Aug 2013 (6 months)
Prepared and reconciled cash book and trial balance accounts, processed VAT and intercompany journal entries in Accpac, cleared reconciliation items monthly, and processed EFT and AP allocations while resolving supplier queries.
Creditors Clerk
Midmar Liquors
Dec 2007 - Oct 2012 (4 years 10 months)
Captured and validated supplier invoices in Pastel, prepared and reconciled payments, managed supplier queries and timely payments, and maintained organized filing for easy access.
Internship Research Clerk
Africa Growth Research
Mar 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year)
Researched and consolidated SMME databases, conducted mini-project research and presentations, and performed administrative duties including filing and communications.
ABFinance Intern
ABSA Bank
Mar 2004 - Mar 2005 (1 year)
Supported treasury cash transfers, prepared accounts payable documents, updated bank statements, performed bank reconciliations and data capturing, and handled queries and filing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eastern Cape Technikon
National Diploma, Cost & Management Accounting
Completed a National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting with majors in Cost & Management Accounting and Financial Accounting.
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