Sandra Van Onselen
About Sandra Van Onselen
Sandra Van Onselen is a Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting at Poly, where she has contributed to improving financial reporting processes and implementing new revenue recognition standards. She has a background in accounting with degrees from the University of Fort Hare and the University of South Africa, and previously worked at PwC in both New York and South Africa.
Work at Poly
Sandra Van Onselen serves as the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting at Poly, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she has been instrumental in implementing new revenue recognition standards, which align with industry regulations. She has also participated in a cross-functional team that streamlined financial reporting processes, achieving a 20% reduction in report preparation time. Additionally, she actively mentors junior accountants at Poly, focusing on their career development and enhancing their technical skills.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Van Onselen studied at the University of Fort Hare, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education at the University of South Africa, obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science in 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in revenue accounting and financial reporting.
Background
Before joining Poly, Sandra Van Onselen worked at PwC in New York as a Manager from 2011 to 2017. Her career at PwC began in South Africa, where she served as a Senior Accountant from 2009 to 2011. This diverse experience in accounting firms has contributed to her knowledge and skills in financial operations and reporting.
Achievements
Sandra Van Onselen has led initiatives to integrate advanced accounting software solutions, which have improved data accuracy and efficiency in financial operations at Poly. Her contributions to streamlining financial reporting processes and implementing new revenue recognition standards reflect her commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness within the organization.