Twinfield
Jamie Gellatly
Financial Controller
Haarlem
Summary
My career objective is to find a position where I am allowed the opportunity to operate within a dynamic and stimulating working environment. I am motivated to learn as much as possible and gain practical experience, to improve my qualifications.
I am a highly motivated professional with 8 years of working experience in complex accounting and finance administration within a corporate environment. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I function well in a team additionally acknowledging the value of personal development. I am willing to learn and would be able to adapt to change easily. I have a vibrant personality and enjoy meeting new people. I have the ability to priorities tasks to deliver the outputs on time.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Financial Controller
Wortell
06.2024 - Current
- Planning & reporting: Timely processing and checking of financial transactions of the balance sheet and profit & loss accounts, to ensure that they are registered and processed within the set deadlines for multiple entities.
- Conducted full and detailed (variance) analysis on actuals versus forecasts and reported findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial documents and general account management.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
Senior Accountant EU
Marley Spoon B.V.
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Support on accounts receivable / accounts payable process
- Reconciliation of accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger following accounting principles and reporting schedule
- Maintain the (in)tangible fixed assets register and record monthly depreciation/amortization
- Reconcile all subledger and GL accounts as well as intercompany clearing
- Monthly intercompany AP/AR recon
- Monthly/Quarterly intercompany invoice crosscharges
- Prepare weekly payments to vendors, manual payments and payroll payments
- Prepare (quarterly/monthly) VAT return and supporting documentation and share with an external party who submits the return
- Prepare monthly payroll journal entries with documentation provided by Payroll providers
- Complete monthly (quarterly, annual) closing
Accountant
Marley Spoon B.V.
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Perform reconciliations and other transactions related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Weekly bookings and payments of employee reimbursements
- Align with procurement team to ensue punctual vendor payments
- Prepare and maintain monthly prepayment schedule
Assistant Accountant
Crowe Foederer accountants & consultants
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Analysing budget after completion of task
- Obtaining and understanding of the engagement entity's business operations, technology, controls and industry
- Design and implementation of audit procedures
- Preparation/reviewing of annual financial statements
- Maintaining professional relationships with clients
- Planning, execution and delivering of assurance engagements
SAIPA Accountant
LDP Compliance
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly reconciliations.
- Preparation of monthly salary schedules and payslips.
- Preparation of financial statements according to IFRS for SME's - companies/closed corporations/trusts/individuals.
- Calculation of tax liability for companies/closed corporations/trust/Individuals.
- Calculation and submission of Provisional Tax Returns.
- Various reconciliations of debtors and creditors, stock / inventory.
- Monthly payments on behalf of clients
Education
B. Com Honours - Management Accounting
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 01.2016 - 12.2016
BCom - Management Accounting
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 01.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Worcester Gymnasium
Worcester, Western Cape 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving
- Self-motivation
Software
Basecone
Unit4 Audition
Unit4 Financial Data Suite
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (365 Business Central)
Caseware Working Papers
Pastel Partner Accounting
Timeline
Financial Controller
Wortell
06.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant EU
Marley Spoon B.V.
04.2023 - 05.2024
Accountant
Marley Spoon B.V.
10.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Accountant
Crowe Foederer accountants & consultants
07.2020 - 09.2021
SAIPA Accountant
LDP Compliance
01.2017 - 12.2019
B. Com Honours - Management Accounting
University of Stellenbosch
01.2016 - 12.2016
BCom - Management Accounting
University of Stellenbosch
01.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Worcester Gymnasium
01.2008 - 12.2012
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