Adolphus Mapuranga
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Accomplished Chartered Accountant (SA) highly effective at driving strategic initiatives with solid financial backing. Eager to leverage 6 years of experience in dynamic new role at Sandvik.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Smartz Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
- Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects.
- Worked closely with audit team to prepare accounts and documentation as well as conduct audits according to all regulatory requirements.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies.
- Provided financial expertise to departments such as human resources and legal.
- Produced reports for internal stakeholders every month.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Daily cash flow management and resources allocation
- Offered advice to other executive leaders on strategies to improve financial growth.
Audit Manager
Johan Wille Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Resolved financial and tax issues and maximized customer satisfaction scores.
Trainee Accountant
Johan Wille Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
- Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and formal study.
- Planned and executed statutory and non statutory audits.
- Employed self-review and analytical review techniques to proactively identify fundamental errors.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Identified internal control weakness and made recommendation to client management.
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and time management skills through work on budget and task organization.
- Reviewed client's compliance with laws and regulations
- Prepared and reviewed annual financial statements
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA) - Chartered Accountancy
University of Fort Hare
East London 01.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
University of Fort Hare
East London 01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Mthatha 01.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
Accounting principles
Financial Management
Budgeting
Financial administration
Reporting expertise
Consulting
Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the billing application - Smartz Solutions
- Achieved R360 000 annual savings by understanding the business and its operating environment - Smartz Solutions.
- Established good working relationship with client in the US, Mauritius and South Africa and ensured timeous collection of receivables withing the agreed terms - Smartz Solutions.
- Recommended changes and achieved POPIA and BEE compliance - Smartz Solutions.
- Implemented changes to the firm practices and audit methodology, and the firm passed the review by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) - Johan Wille Consulting.
Certification
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Smartz Solutions
09.2019 - Current
Chartered Accountant (SA)
03-2019
Audit Manager
Johan Wille Consulting
01.2019 - 08.2019
Trainee Accountant
Johan Wille Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA) - Chartered Accountancy
University of Fort Hare
01.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
University of Fort Hare
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
01.2011 - 12.2013