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Ernest Sailande is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and leadership. He holds various certifications, including a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting and a National Higher Diploma in Accountancy. With expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting, Ernest has worked in various roles, including Financial Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, and Financial Consultant.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of accounting sciences in Financial Accounting
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Science
    Unisa
    May, 2016
    - May, 2026
  • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA)
    ACCA
    Sep, 2009
    - May, 2026
  • National Higher Diploma in accountancy
    Examinations Council of Zambia
    Jul, 1998
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Prudential Life Assurance Zambia
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
    • Financial Wealth Consultant
      • Oct 2021 - Present
      • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

      Financial advisory services encompassing Financial analysis on clients Financial objectives, risk tolerance, income,expenses and assets to enable provision of investment solutions. Offering strategic advice and investment management on Life Assurance products and services such as personal investment savings, child education plans,retirement funds, funeral policies, gratuity payments, medical insurance cover and other investment services Assessing social economic factors affecting performance of Life Assurance Products.Performing market research to stay current with Financial trends Preparing Financial documents such as in protections and investment reportsMaintaining compliance with all rules and regulations in the financial industry

  • GC Rieber Compact AS
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Accountant -Payables
      • Feb 2017 - May 2023
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      ACCOUNTANT-PAYABLES STOCK: • Assist with monthly stock take at the factory and external warehouses • Process and reconcile raw material and finished goods stock levels.• Process production invoices daily• Cross reference raw material costs on purchase orders and/or quotations.• Maintain raw material and finished goods valuations and investigate variances• Filing of all documentation• Reconcile actual stock count quantities to AX System quantities.• Process monthly journal entries• Process reversals of stock items on AX System whenever necessary• Request inventory holding reports from external storage facilities.• Investigate and rectify any discrepancies between trial balance and inventory aging.CREDOTORS:• Process and reconciliation of creditor’s transactions.• Process invoice to stock ledger account in AX System.• Receive request and process purchase orders in the ERP System.• Create profile for new vendors on AX System• Facilitate verification process for all new vendors • Match delivery notes to supplier invoices• Reconcile all supplier accounts• Investigate, follow up with and resolve creditor queries• Process creditor age analysis• Prepare supplier payments out of AX System• Maintain vendor master data in AX System• Reconcile trial balance and supplier aging reportFIXED ASSET ADMINISTRATION:• Receive request for, and process CaPEX entries• Update Fixed Asset Register• Process depreciation journals• Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in trial balance and fixed asset register.MONTHLY REPORTING:• Prepare VAT Reports• Prepare supporting documents for relevant SARS submissions• Make corrections to stock ledger, as and when needed.• Assist Financial Manager in preparing other relevant monthly reports.AD HOC TASKS:• Receive, investigate and resolve audit queries.• Receive SARS queries, investigate, resolve and provide accurate feedbackAny support services required by the Financial Manager and CEO

    • Client Service Accountant/Tax Practitioner(FCCA)
      • Sep 2012 - 2017
      • Salt River, 7945 Cape Town

      Submits (CIPC) annual returns for companies.Preparation of client’s financial Statements (AFS) using Audit Mates drafting software and excel.Company registration & other miscellaneous accounting service.Production of board packs and management reports using Business Intelligence Centre (BIC) Module on Pastel Version 14.Prepares VAT reports and submission to SARSProper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reportsProcessing payments using the internet banking system for Ned bank, FNB ,ABSA and Standard Bank.Filling statutory returns and setting up e-filing payments (CIPC and EMP501 Reconciliations)General Ledger Month end and year –end procedures Bank. Cash flow management

  • RTS Financials CA (SA)
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Senior Bookkeeper/Tax Practitioner
      • Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Responsible: Preparation of books of accounts to Trial Balance, Year end procedures, EMP201 reconciliations, VAT Returns and drafting Annual Financial Statements for clients.

    • Business Consultant.
      • Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Responsible: Clients support for SARS Tax Returns, AFS, Third party payments, EMP201 reconciliations, CIPC returns and company registration and other miscellaneous accounting services and preparation of VAT reports

  • Tafrst Business Solutions Inc.
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jul 2007 - Nov 2009
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Responsible a wide range of financial Services to clients that includes NGOs, Pty Ltd and Close Co operations.Payroll reconciliation for e-filling with SARS.Submission of Annual returns for companies with (CIPC).Prepared client’s annual financial statements using Audit Mates drafting software.Company registration & other miscellaneous accounting services and preparation of VAT reportsProduction of board packs and management reports using Business Intelligent Centre on PastelProper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reportsManaging and reconciling clearing accounts, processing third party payments using the internet banking system.Filling statutory returns including SARS return, General Ledger, Month-end and year –end procedures

    • Senior Accountant
      • Jun 2004 - Jul 2007
      • Lusaka, Zambia

      Responsible heading Finance department, operations planning, and Zambia Revenue Authority return submission, and prepared Financial Statements for management and external stakeholders

    • Financial Accountant
      • Jan 2002 - Nov 2004
      • Lusaka Zambia

      Responsible for all financial affairs as head of finance department

    • Assistant Financial Accountant
      • May 2000 - Dec 2001
      • Lusaka Zambia

      Responsible for assisting the Financial Accountant to maintenance the Fixed Asset Register, Brewery reports, Cost analysis, Payroll preparation and drafting company management reports.

Education

  • 2020 - 2020
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Postgraduate degree in Financial Accounting Sciences, CTA Level 1
  • 2015 - 2018
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting Sciences (BCOMPT), Accounting and Finance
  • 2015 - 2015
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences, Accounting and Finance
  • 2005 - 2008
    Centre for Accountancy Studies(ZICAS)
    The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA), Finance and Financial Management Services
  • 1994 - 1997
    Technical and Vocation Training College
    National Higher Diploma in Financial Accounting and Audit, Accounting and Finance
  • 1994 - 1997
    Technical and Vocational Training College
    Diploma in Financial Accounting, Accounting and Finance

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