Riyaad Abbass Ba (Sa) Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

Monthly Management Accounts & Financial Reporting  Preparation of the monthly management accounts pack to fullyassess the performance with given deadline Ensuring all HOD’s within Company receive and sign fordepartmental financial results Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation file, to ensureintegrity of financial statement line items presented Ensure Revenue generated is accurate and imported to accountingsoftware package (EVO) Ensure monthly stats reports are created and correct as perProperty Management System.Treasury Function & Cash Control Check, verify and release electronic bank payments Ensure cash-flow forecast is done on a monthly basis, to identifyfunding requirements Ensure all excess funds are identified and transferred to the bond ona timeous basisStock Control Planning and oversight of monthly stock counts Spot checks on stock counted, to ensure accuracy of count Identifying slow moving and expired stock Ensure stock receiving system and procedures are followedPayroll Ensuring accurate and timely submission of time sheet informationto payroll department monthly Analyse and audit all hours worked by staff, to ensure correctpayment Review and approval of final pay register (VIP) for business unitsunder management, before staff are paid Calculate commission that is due to staff Ensure all deductions and earnings are recorded.Fixed Assets Ensure the integrity and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register Ensure procedures are in place for safe keeping of assets Perform monthly spot checks on operational asset register listsExternal Audit & Preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) Assist with Preparing the Annual Audit files as per GroupInstructions received Investigate and respond to audit queries and ensure the audit iscompleted in an appropriate time frame Assist to Ensure 6-month soft close audit file is completed withintime frame.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spearheaded the analysis of critical financial information to provide feedback that will aid managerial planning and commercial decision-making to ensure future growth and profitability and reduce operational costs by identifying and implementing more efficient strategies. Proactively oversee financial transactions, adherence to regulatory requirements, and strategic financial analysis to support informed decision-making to optimise financial processes, maintain integrity in financial reporting. Key Achievements: Led the implementation of streamlined financial processes, significantly reducing processing time for monthly bank reconciliations.Successfully executed Prepaid Expense journals on the Finovation platform, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting during month-end.Played a pivotal role in developing the SOP procurement policy by collaborating with the procurement manager in 2021, enhancing organizational efficiency and compliance.Proactively collaborated with the Finovation support team to identify and resolve discrepancies, improving problem resolution time.I demonstrated national and international payroll expertise by accurately processing per diems and mileage claims for UK, USA, and ZAF staff.Notably, mentored the receptionist, resulting in her achieving a top-three finalist position for the 2022 Founders Award in 2023, highlighting significant career growth and contribution.Conducted comprehensive training sessions for staff in Johannesburg and Switzerland on processing invoices, ensuring consistent and proficient usage across international teams.

South Africa

Spearheaded payment processing, managing international transactions, and executing meticulous reconciliations to maintain financial integrity and drive comprehensive financial reporting to ensure the meticulous accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions. Key outputs: Consistently achieve excellence in preparing Accounts Payable (AP) payments on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring swift and precise transaction execution.Successfully managed a substantial volume of invoices using Sage Accpac, maintaining an elevated level of efficiency and accuracy in financial record-keeping.Execute monthly reconciliations of AP accounts versus statements with utmost precision, maintaining a spotless creditors age analysis and reflecting accurate financial obligations.Champion the reconciliation of international payments across various currencies, including ZAR, USD, GBP, and EUR, ensuring flawless cross-border transaction execution.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Oversee the daily reconciliation of credit cards, manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, and leverage advanced financial software such as Pastel V2018 and OPERA V5 to drive strategic decision-making. Led the optimisation of inventory control through meticulous stock variance investigations and monthly stock-takes.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting

1st Year 1st Semester Subjects Part-Time -DSFA01-5 Digital Skills for Financial Analysis (Passed) -FRPR01-5 Financial Reporting Principles.

Icb - Financial Accounting Level 6, Accounting And Finance

Financial Reporting and Regulatory Framework - FAFR-20121120 : 88 % Management Accounting and Control Systems - FAMC-20120823 : 79%.

Higher National Diploma, Icb - Technical Financial Accounting

Activities and Societies: Tutor, Facilitator, Islamic society ( treasurer) , SRC ( Student Representative Council) :Business Literacy 1.

National Certificate

Activities and Societies: prefect, monitor, athletics, soccer and maths tutoring classes very hard working student, took part in sports.