Sarah

RESUME – SARAH MAKOKO Name & Surname Age Gender Nationality Languages Sarah Makoko 36 Female South African English CONTACT DETAILS Cell phone Email Location --Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PROFESSIONAL PROFILE In my current role as Financial Director with 3 years’ experience as a director and over 5 years’ experience in Senior Finance roles managing approximately 2 – 5 staff member teams, I have developed strong skills in budgeting, strategic planning and financial analysis. I have implemented and supported various financial initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of new processes and technologies. My experience in financial audits and internal controls has equipped me with the expertise to assess and mitigate risks effectively. I believe my background and passion for excellence will enable me to make a meaningful impact. EDUCATION Currently pursuing Charted Institute of Management Accountants CIMA Dip MA – Diploma in Management Accounting Year completed: 2018 Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Cert BA) - CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting Year completed: 2011 University of South Africa Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science Year completed: 2006 Sir Pierre van Ryneveld School Matric COMPUTER SKILLS • • • • • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) CaseWare Pastel Partner & Payroll Sage Evolution SYSPRO PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • • • • • • Financial reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Strategic Planning Auditing Financial & Management Accounting Problem Solving & Data Analysis © 2012 www.cvservice.co.za ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1 WORK EXPERIENCE 1. NOVEMBER 2021 – PRESENT COMPANY - SUBLIME CARBON Location - Alberton, South Africa ROLE: FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Functions • Analysis and interpretation of annual financial statements. • Review and analysis of monthly management accounts. • B-BBEE planning and strategy – Formulating cost-saving, sustainable strategies. • Financial planning and strategy – Overseeing budget planning and reviewing departmental budgets. • Inventory Management – Demand forecasting and inventory optimization. • Cash Management – Cash flow forecasting, financial planning and monitoring thereof. • Implementation of continuous improvement systems. • Provisional tax calculations • Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. • Managing and training staff team of 5 people. • VAT reconciliation review and submission. • Prepare for year-end audit – B-BBEE • Review and authorisation of payments – Local and Foreign. • Liaise with external stakeholders – SARS, Auditors, Bank Achievements • Successfully achieved a Level 3 B-BBEE rating in 2024 from a Level 4. • Implemented a system that assisted with better management of Finished goods. 2. JULY 2019 – NOVEMBER 2021 COMPANY - SUBLIME CARBON Location - Alberton, South Africa ROLE: FINANCIAL MANAGER Functions • Preparing monthly management accounts. • Reconciliation of accounts – Balance sheet and General ledger • Income statement analysis and provide commentaries on variances. • Fixed Asset register maintenance. • VAT reconciliation review and submission. • Review and authorisation of payments – Local and Foreign. • Cash Management – Cash flow forecasting, financial planning and monitoring thereof. • Budgeting. • Prepare for year-end audits – Financial and B-BBEE • B-BBEE planning and strategy – Formulating cost-saving, sustainable strategies. • IT – Oversee all IT related queries – SYSPRO, IT. • Implementation of continuous improvement systems. • Managing and training staff team of 2 people. Achievements • Implemented financial systems and tools that helped improve the workings of the Finance function – Debtors payments received spreadsheet reporting to track recoverability of debtors, purchase order and sales order reporting, changed the reporting date of Management accounts. • Introduced modern methodologies – Digital payslips for all staff. 3. AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2019 COMPANY - REDFERN LABELS Location - Olifantsfontien, South Africa ROLE: ACCOUNTANT Functions • Preparing monthly management accounts. • Managing monthly provisions and accruals. • Fixed Asset register maintenance. • VAT reconciliation compilation. © 2012 www.cvservice.co.za ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 • • • • • Creditors reconciliation. Monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Analysis of accounts at month end and provide commentaries on variances. Monthly bank reconciliation. Prepare for year-end financial audit. 4. JANUARY 2014 – JULY 2017 COMPANY - BOAKE INCORPORATED Location - Bedfordview, South Africa ROLE: TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT - ARTICLES Functions • Performance and completion of statutory audits of small to medium-sized entities. • Analysis and interpretation of annual financial statements. • Audit budgeting, planning and risk assessment. • Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and IFRS for SME framework. • Reconciliation of PAYE and VAT liabilities in accordance with SARS statement of account • Substantive procedure testing on the following sections: ➢ Fixed assets ➢ Accounts payable and receivable ➢ Income statement accounts reconciliation ➢ Inventory ➢ Bank ➢ Investments 5. DECEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2013 COMPANY - INDYEBO CONSULTING Location - Midrand, South Africa ROLE: INTERNAL AUDITOR Functions • Perform client system description. • Identify weaknesses in clients control system. • Develop audit programmes • Test the operating effectiveness of controls identified. • Conclude on control effectiveness. • Make recommendation on control weaknesses and findings raised. 6. JANUARY 2011 – NOVEMBER 2011 COMPANY - JOHANNESBURG SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND Location - Roseacre, South Africa ROLE: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER Functions • Processing weekly wages. • Processing petty cash. • Debtors invoicing and statements • Cashbook reconciliation. • Cashbook processing. • Processing creditors payments. © 2012 www.cvservice.co.za ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3