CHRISENDA MULLER
Lincoln,CAN
Summary
Dynamic Financial Manager with a proven track record at Pegasus Eng 24 Limited, excelling in budgeting and financial reporting. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring compliance, I successfully implemented new accounting software, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. My attention to detail and problem-solving skills have consistently driven cost savings and improved financial outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Pegasus Eng 24 Limited
Rolleston, Canterbury
11.2023 - Current
- Developed budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Coordinated departmental efforts to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, processing payments while maintaining transaction accuracy.
- Executed PAYE and GST submissions while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in implementing new accounting software systems and trained junior staff on best practices.
- Conducted account reconciliations and managed month-end/year-end closings to uphold accounting standards.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and profit-and-loss reports for management review.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audits, maintaining audit-ready records throughout the process.
DIRECTOR
Numbeareable
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Executed bookkeeping duties for 18 companies, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Processed cashbook and petty cash transactions to maintain liquidity.
- Recorded payments to creditors and receipts from debtors efficiently.
- Managed bills of purchases and sales documentation meticulously.
- Established and maintained fixed asset register for asset tracking.
- Maintained employee attendance and payroll records, ensuring accuracy in salary processing.
- Submitted PAYE, SDL, UIF, and ETI reports for compliance with tax regulations.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies, resulting in cost savings for companies.
ACCOUNTANT
Thermaire Investments
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Executed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy across financial statements.
- Processed VAT submissions for three distinct companies.
- Captured and reconciled customer accounts in various currencies.
- Managed supplier account reconciliations involving multiple currencies.
- Conducted bank reconciliations across different currencies.
- Generated detailed customer project reports for financial analysis.
- Approved purchase orders to facilitate procurement processes.
- Oversaw income and expense reports, ensuring compliance and transparency.
BOOKKEEPER
Ventrite International
Gauteng
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Executed balance sheet reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
- Established payment batches and generated daily banking reports.
- Conducted bank reconciliations for various accounts.
- Analyzed sales order breakdowns to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Resolved customer account queries promptly to enhance service quality.
- Managed customer contracts and project reports for effective tracking.
- Approved purchase orders and addressed supplier account inquiries in procurement.
- Oversaw petty cash expenses and maintained accurate registry records.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Masthead Financial Planning
Mpumalanga
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Duties:
- Provided administrative support in a timely and courteous manner.
- Arranged for and managed material for meetings with staff and clients, which requires initiative, industriousness, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Processed policies, surrenders, maturities, death claims, etc.
- Processed and provided the broker with quotations to clients.
- Utilized fast and accurate touch-typing skills to record minutes in shareholder and board of directors’ meetings.
- Was responsible for the word processing, collation of official company documents, such as annual reports, prospectuses, executive summaries, and contracts.
- Monitored existing documents to ensure they remain thorough, accurate, and up to date.
- Answered telephones, and directed calls efficiently, or took accurate messages where appropriate.
- Responded to email inquiries from the public.
- Reconciled expenses and general administrative duties.
- I mainly worked in Xplan (Mastheads program).
- Achievements:
- Learn to handle difficult clients and resolve their inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Certificate in Accounting With Xero
The Career Academy
New Zealand06-2025
Certificate - Advance Certificate in Accounting
The Career Academy
New Zealand06-2025
Certificate - Advanced Certificate in Xero
The Career Academy
New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - MYOB Business Payroll
The Career Academy
New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - MYOB Payroll
The Career Academy
New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - Xero Advisor
Xero
New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - Xero Payroll
The Career Academy
New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - Accounts Administration
The Career Academy
New Zealand10-2024
Certificate - Xero
The Career Academy
New Zealand10-2024
Certificate - Business Management
The Career Academy
New Zealand07-2023
Certificate - ISO 9001: 2008 Implementation
TUV Rheinland Centurion
South Africa11-2014
Certificate - ISO 9001
TUV Rheinland Centurion
South Africa07-2014
Certificate - Xplan Data Mining & FNA
Masthead Financial Planning
South Africa07-2012
Course - Partner Intermediate
Pastel Accounting
South Africa07-2011
Course - Partner Processing
Pastel Accounting
South Africa05-2011
High School Diploma -
Witbank Tech
South Africa12-2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting software proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Effective listening
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Time management and planning
- Responsibility and accountability
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Xero proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Budgeting and financial management
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable management
- Financial data reporting
- Management accounting
- Payment processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit control
References
Available on request.
Accomplishments
Implemented cost-saving strategies that prevented unnecessary expenditures, enhancing operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with clients, fostering long-term loyalty and satisfaction.
Consistently exceeded monthly performance targets, demonstrating drive and dedication
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Manager
Pegasus Eng 24 Limited
11.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR
Numbeareable
01.2021 - 09.2023
ACCOUNTANT
Thermaire Investments
01.2017 - 04.2021
BOOKKEEPER
Ventrite International
05.2014 - 12.2016
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Masthead Financial Planning
01.2011 - 04.2014
Certificate - Advanced Certificate in Accounting With Xero
The Career Academy
Certificate - Advance Certificate in Accounting
The Career Academy
Certificate - Advanced Certificate in Xero
The Career Academy
Certificate - MYOB Business Payroll
The Career Academy
Certificate - MYOB Payroll
The Career Academy
Certificate - Xero Advisor
Xero
Certificate - Xero Payroll
The Career Academy
Certificate - Accounts Administration
The Career Academy
Certificate - Xero
The Career Academy
Certificate - Business Management
The Career Academy
Certificate - ISO 9001: 2008 Implementation
TUV Rheinland Centurion
Certificate - ISO 9001
TUV Rheinland Centurion
Certificate - Xplan Data Mining & FNA
Masthead Financial Planning
Course - Partner Intermediate
Pastel Accounting
Course - Partner Processing
Pastel Accounting
High School Diploma -
Witbank Tech
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