Jane Bennett
About Jane Bennett
Jane Bennett is an experienced accountant currently working at Vantage Data Centers in Newport, Wales, since 2020. She has a diverse background in finance, having held positions at GE, Waco International Limited, and Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Jane Bennett has been employed as an Accountant at Vantage Data Centers since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for preparing Management Information and Analysis, which compares planned versus actual expenditures. She prepares monthly Management Accounts and manages the month-end general ledger trial balance for review by the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, she oversees the Finance Assistant, ensuring that the purchase ledger is current and that invoices are processed promptly. Jane also processes employee expense claims and manages company credit card statements in accordance with company policies.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, Jane Bennett held several finance-related positions. She worked at GE as a Lead Treasury Analyst from 2014 to 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to that, she served as a Corporate Accountant at Waco International Limited from 2000 to 2003 in the same region. Jane also worked as a Management Accountant at Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services for a brief period in 2018 and as an Operations Accountant at WACO Africa from 2003 to 2006. Her diverse experience in various accounting roles has contributed to her expertise in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Jane Bennett completed her secondary education at Clarendon Girls High School, where she studied from 1978 to 1985. She furthered her education at Unisa, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Management. Additionally, she studied Management Accounting at CIMA, where she achieved a Diploma. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial management, which she applies in her current role.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her role at Vantage Data Centers, Jane Bennett maintains the general ledger, ensuring accurate records by posting journals and resolving discrepancies. She manages prepayments and accruals, regularly reviewing open purchase orders with the operations team. Jane also prepares the monthly VAT return and assists with cash management, producing a monthly cash flow forecast. She conducts quarterly supplier reviews and maintains the approved supplier list, ensuring compliance with company policies, including Health & Safety and ISO accreditation.