Sonette Bester

• Comprehensive overhaul of existing financial and administrative systems, including the transition to a modern integrated accounting platform.
• Management of daily financial operations, including accounts receivable and payble, as well as resolution of financial queries
• Preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, including sales performace, outstanding receiveables and monthly management accounts to Board of Directors
• Oversight of human resource functions, including leave management, payroll processing, and the administration of all employee-related documentation
• Preparation and submission of statistical reports to regulatory and government bodies including ICASA and Stats SA
• Management of all SARS-related financial matters, including VAT, EMP201, EMP501(tax certificates) handling of disputes and queries, as well as the preparation of provisional and income tax documentation for the AGM and Annual Financial Statements
• Handling of all CIPC related documentation
• Responsible for the formulation and planning of the organizations annual budget
• Oversight of major event projects, with responsibility for team task planning, scheduling and overall coordination
• Advising on and managing the company's financial position, including oversight of expenditure and strategic financial decision-making.

• Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring easy access during audits or other reviews as needed.
• Developed monthly financial statements and structured management accounts that provided valuable insights into company performance, leading to informed decision-making by management.
• Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
• Monthly payroll and salary payments
• Monthly invoicing and management of debtors and creditors and all communication with customers and suppliers.
• VAT calculations and submissions to SARs
• Submission of relevant documentation and SARS quarterly and yearly EMP 501 (IRP5) on SARS efiling
• Handling of SARS queries and disputes
• Interaction with clients with regard to outstanding accounts and documentation
• CIPC registration and annual returns, change of address, change of directors

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organising and restructuring of office environments
• Implementing systems and procedures to coordinate office environment
• Handling financial aspects of business e.g. updating journals, income statements, VAT, petty cash, invoicing and financial reports
• Handling of human resource issues, timesheets, PAYE, UIF, WCA, leave charts

· Liaison with the Marketing Product Managers to analyze their requirements.

· People Management: Negotiating timelines with virtual team members, Release management and Testing team to ensure that requests are tested, implemented on time.

· Analysis of user requirements collaboration with relevant virtual teams.

· Systems impact analysis

· Managing risks and dependencies on project.

· Quality Management - manage QA testing related to each project

· Manage project timelines from launch to implementation.

· Financial Management: Assist in compiling Business Case estimates

· Compiling cost estimates for relevant projects

· Project Closure : Compiling all project related documentation (Project document, Project plans).

Reviews with virtual teams to analyze and provide feedback of the final product

• Organized and updated schedules for executives.
• Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• Handled confidential information in professional manner.
• Coordinated successful meetings and events by meticulously planning agendas, logistics, and materials.
• Improved internal communication by creating informative reports, presentations, and memos for executives and team members.
• Facilitated smooth travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless itineraries and accommodations.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
• Collated and distributed agendas and minutes for all executive meetings.
• Streamlined office operations for optimal efficiency by implementing effective filing systems and organizational tools.

• Preparation and executing bill of Quantities for projects
• Daily adminstrative tasks

• Reduced client tax liabilities by identifying applicable deductions and credits.
• Advised clients on best practices for maintaining compliance with changing tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties.
• Streamlined tax preparation process for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
• Management of all personal tax matters, including the resolution of queries and disputes with tax payers.
• Performing tax assessments to ensure compliancy and accuracy