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Sharon O'Connor

@sharonoconnor

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I manage accounting, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and payroll for UK and US entities.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking new accounting challenges in a dynamic organisation where I can contribute to business development, process improvement, and the organisation's vision.

At MRI Software, I manage accounting for US and UK entities, including general ledger journals in NetSuite, expense and revenue analysis, bank reconciliations, balance sheet maintenance, month-end reporting, trend analysis, and audit support.

Across finance management roles at Spex, Fairbrother Geotechnical Engineering, and VividLuxury, I've delivered management reporting, cash-flow projections, payroll, statutory returns, annual financial statements, audit packs, budgeting, and staff supervision. I bring 26 years of accounting experience and am looking for new challenges where I can contribute to business development and process improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Accountant US & UK based entities

Current

MRI Software

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Responsible for general ledger, preparing and posting journals on Netsuite, expense and revenue analysis, bank reconciliations, month end reporting, and assisting with audits.

NetSuite General Ledger Accountant Journal Entries Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Audit

Finance Manager

Spex

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Prepared audit packs and annual financial statements, managed cash book, reconciled debtors, creditors, and bank accounts, and maintained cash sales accounts.

Audit Financial Statements Cash Book Reconciliations Management Accounts

Finance Manager

Fairbrother Geotechnical Engineering

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Managed general ledger, cash and banking, debtors and creditors, monthly reporting, payroll, and account reconciliations.

General Ledger Accountant Cash Management Debtors Creditors Payroll Sage VIP Payroll Reconciliations

Finance Manager

Vividluxury

May 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 10 months)

Oversaw general ledger, cash and banking, debtors and creditors, monthly reporting, payroll, statutory returns, year-end audit, events budgeting, and human resources.

General Ledger Accountant Cash Management Debtors Creditors Payroll VAT Audit Budgeting Human Resources

Financial Manager

Rubber Products & Moulding

Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 (9 months)

Managed financial operations for the company.

Financial Director

Best Plumbing

Sep 2002 - Nov 2013 (11 years 2 months)

Directed financial activities for the company.

Audit Clerk / Trainee Accountant

Sprigg Abbott Incorporated

Feb 1995 - Aug 2002 (7 years 6 months)

Performed audit and accounting duties as a trainee.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma, Internal Auditing

Completed a Diploma in Internal Auditing in 1994, covering internal auditing, financial accounting, cost and management accounting, taxation, information systems, company law, and statistics.