Sagrie

Sagrie Wendy Shaw 14 Sandpiper Avenue, Bromhof, 2154 +27 82 - • +27 11 - •- Personal statement & background A professional Accountant with a strong 20year background in Finance. Extensive experience across various types of companies and different industries performing responsibilities within various capacities. Ready to take on any challenge and aim for success. Major strengths are attention to detail and perfectionism with sheer determination and perseverance to succeed at any challenge embarked upon. Personal attributes which would be an asset to any company is my own personal high standards and ethical values. looking to relocate to the United Kingdom, seeking a position in a Finance role in the United Kingdom with an employer offering a VISA sponsorship. Recent achievements within my career include the successful running of my own freelance Accounting Practice from home over the last 4 years. Key Skills Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint ACCA accreditation up to Levels F1-F4 based on previous studies passed Finance and Administration, Process development, implementation and documentation, Staff management, Conflict resolution, Entrepreneurship skills, Attention to detail, efficient and organized with extensive experience in accounting and accounting systems, Strong analytical and problem solving skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Strong supervisory, organizational skills and computer skills, knowledge and experience of LISP environment, Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports, Work with external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests. Employment History Business Manager (51% membership), The Collar Man T/A TCM Textile Manufacturers, Johannesburg – South Africa (January 2016 – Present) Achievements and responsibilities: Financial Management & Business Management responsibilities Management of HR & Legal Services, Payroll Services, Office Management Management and submission of all tax returns online, including VAT returns Entrepreneurship: Business Owner, A-Count-Ability, Johannesburg-South Africa (March 2014 – Present) Achievements and responsibilities: Accounting, Bookkeeping and Administration services as well as Tax calculations and submissions for various clients VAT calculations and submissions Most clients serviced remotely / Work performed from home office Team Leader, Silica Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Sandton-South Africa (May 2007 – March 2014) *Broken Service* Finance Team Leader (Cash Management) - (May 2007 – November 2009) Product Accountant (Temp assignment) – (March 2010 – May 2010) Transfers Team Leader Achievements and responsibilities: (Detailed list of responsibilities available upon request) Working as a Team Leader in a LISP environment Management of a small team of people who were responsible for the cash movement for Investec Asset Management Process Owner role included documentation of LISP Transfers procedure/ training document Supervisor/ Assistant Fund Manager, Alexander Forbes Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, Sandton-South Africa (July 1994 – April 2007) *Broken Service* Finance career began at Alexander Forbes in 1994 as a Junior Bookkeeper climbing up the corporate ladder one rung at a time to Management. 7 years working experience with Alexander Forbes. Alexander Forbes has formed the foundation of my career in Finance. Assistant to the Fund Manager (Supervisor Role): (November 2005 - April 2007) Senior Fund Accountant: (June 1994 to July 1999) Achievements and responsibilities: Monthly cashbooks, journals and fee calculations as well as monthly & weekly Investment Cashflow Calculations Compilation of Audit Files at financial year end, yearend process and balancing of accounts up to TB Draft AFS as per required legislation on VCA (system), Liaising with auditors & resolving audit queries efficiently & effectively, EB Accountant, Fussell & Associates (Pty) Ltd, Melrose North-South Africa (January 2002 – February 2004) Achievements and responsibilities: Same responsibilities & functions as Alexander Forbes Portfolio consisted of +/- 23 free standing funds and 2 Umbrella Funds’. Drafted Annual Financial Statements on all funds on CaseWare (system), Finance Manager, Topco (Noir) Models, Parktown-South Africa (August 1999 – December 2002) Achievements and responsibilities: Full function management accounting including payroll and all relevant tax returns for the business and the models, cheque control (including writing and depositing of cheques), cash deposits, models income & expense sheets, transport expense reports etc. Monthly management reporting. Client liaison (local & international), foreign exchange. Various other functions (outside the finance function) as required Temporary Assignments Held: Phoenix Underwriting Managers – Finance Manager Silica Holdings (Pty) Limited – various positions were held as temp positions. Education Damelin Business & Management College – ACCA F1-F4 Awarded (February 2011 – November 2014) BCOM Accounting Degree 3rd year modules completed, 2 1st year modules still incomplete. 8 distinctions received overall. (Busy with 1st year modules which were not accredited for due to time delay between completion, some modules not previously attempted). UNISA – University of South Africa (February 2015 – November 2015) BCOM Accounting Degree Economics 1A. Business Management 1B Short Courses Achieved: IISA (Insurance Institute of South Africa) – COP (Certificate of Proficiency) – March 2003 Microsoft: Advanced Excel certificate Stephen Covey: The 7 Habits of highly successful people - 2008 Hobbies & Interests I have been involved with an NGO childcare facility known as Acres of Love for 2 years. I have my fathers’ analytical skills and my mothers’ creative skills which means I use both sides of my brain so as much as I make a great Accountant, I also dabble in painting (amateur oil paintings) and other creative crafts to relax and relieve stress. References & Certificates References and certificates are available upon request.