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Zubair Bassadien

@zubairbassadien

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I am an experienced accountant specializing in reconciliations and financial reporting.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an accounting role where I can apply reconciliation, reporting and bookkeeping expertise in a collaborative, compliant environment with opportunities for process improvement and growth.

I am an accountant and bookkeeper with over a decade of experience across hospitality and corporate finance. I specialize in reconciliations, month-end reporting and VAT submissions.

I have managed portfolios of 20–30 clients and run full bookkeeping cycles from cashbooks to trial balance, bank reconciliations and year-end journals. I also streamline revenue interfaces and reconcile system-to-ledger flows to ensure accurate management accounts.

I deliver accurate, process-driven accounting and thrive in teams focused on timely reporting and compliance. I apply technical tools such as Excel, Pastel, Sage, Xero, SAP and Opera to drive efficiencies and reliable financial control.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accountant

Current

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)

Manage daily revenue interface between Opera and Sage, reconcile and post transactions, and process cash/deposits/EFTs to maintain accurate monthly revenue and balance sheet reconciliations.

Opera Bank Reconciliation Excel Financial Reporting

Bookkeeper

One Chartered Inc. (PKF Saldanha)

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Managed a portfolio of 20–30 clients, processed cashbooks to trial balance, performed bank and customer/supplier reconciliations and prepared VAT reconciliations and year-end closing journals.

Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation VAT Returns Year End Journals Financial Analysis Payroll

Reconciliations Clerk

Clicks Group Limited

Feb 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Reconciled balance sheet accounts, loaded beneficiary EFT payments (local and foreign), prepared monthly payments and produced daily cashflow forecasts to support treasury and reporting functions.

Reconciliations EFT Payments Cash Flow Forecasting Journal Transfers Reporting SAP

Duty Manager

Baywatch Guest House and Villa Collection

Mar 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 10 months)

Managed front-desk operations, reservations and guest relations, processed deposits and invoicing, and supervised housekeeping and maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.

Reserving Invoicing Staff Supervision Excel Nightsbridge

Reservationist/Administrator

Abalone Boutique Guest House

Nov 2012 - Mar 2013 (4 months)

Handled reservations and guest communications, processed payments and invoicing, maintained reservation records and performed bookkeeping and administrative duties.

Innkeeper Reserving Payment Processing Invoicing Bookkeeping Data Entry InnKeeper Excel

Receptionist

Shelley Point Hotel, Spa & Country Club

Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Operated switchboard, managed reservations and after-hours payments, greeted guests and handled data capture, filing and petty cash tasks to support front-office operations.

Reserving Payment Processing Data Entry Petty Cash Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St Helena Bay Community Learning Centre

ABET Level 4 Certificate, Adult Basic Education and Training

2010 -

Undertaking ABET Level 4 certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training since 2010.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma, Accountancy – Financial Accounting

2018 - 2020

Grade: 72

Activities and societies: NA

Diploma in Accountancy (Financial Accounting) completed from 2018 to 2020.
Majors - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Audtiting, Management Accounting

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

National Certificate, Office Administration

2015 - 2017

Grade: 70

Activities and societies: NA

National Certificate in Office Administration completed from 2015 to 2017.
Business Law
Marketing Management
Business Administration
Cost and management Accounting