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Andrew Mahonono

Andrew Mahonono

Finance
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Dedicated Finance Executive with 21 years of experience in all areas of finance and investment management. Hands-on leader with strong business acumen and analytical mindset to identify and correct underachieving trends

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Manager

NEHAWU Investment Holdings
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2015 - 10.2020

Decreased monthly expenditures by 15 - 20% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas and proposed a review of the organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.


Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 15 personnel and mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.


Prepared capital expenditure budgets worth over R15m to effectively manage infrastructure investment and long-term operations.


Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements and created documents to display financial reports and data using Caseware. Further analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis. Also monitored the budget, revenue and variance trends for R2 billion company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing. Assisted staff with questions about budgets, disbursements and other financial matters and Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation. Administered expenses in line with forecasted business demands and available income. Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.


Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations and supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review. Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organisation.


Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements and developed annual and multi-year budgets to meet organizational needs.

Non Executive Director /Executive Board Member

Boshof Solar Power
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2015 - 10.2020

Performing fiduciary duties with the aim to protect shareholders’ interests and pass resolutions that support plant improvement plans.


Provided a creative contribution to the board by providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors and maintained an arms-length relationship with management.

Non Executive Director and Board Member

Fibro Infrastructure Group
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 12.2021

Performing fiduciary duties with the aim to protect shareholders’ interests and pass resolutions that support plant improvement plans.

Provided a creative contribution to the board by providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors and maintained an arms-length relationship with management.

CEO / Owner

Beestrata (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2013 - 03.2015

Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.


Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as B-BBE Verification, Supplier and Enterprise Development, and B-BBEE Compliance and prepared organisation for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.


Determined vision and strategic direction for B-BBEE compliance and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes and maintained effective staff and resource utilisation rates to balance financial and operational obligations.

CEO /Business Owner/Operator

Freehand Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2007 - 12.2012

Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.


Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as accounting, payroll, tax, audit preparations, budget, projections, business plans and and advisory services.


Prepared organisation for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.

Determined vision and strategic direction for accounting and tax services as well as coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes and maintained effective staff and resource utilisation rates to balance financial and operational obligations.

Audit & Financial Management Consultant

Gcabashe Auditing Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2004 - 01.2006

Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement and conducted detailed technical and analytical review of companies, partnerships and small business tax returns and quarterly estimates prepared by clients.


Established internal control systems by updating audit programs and determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.


Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit tests and findings and produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to the audit supervisor and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.

Audit Consultant

GMM Incorporated CA
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 01.2004

Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement and conducted detailed technical and analytical review of companies, partnerships and small business tax returns and quarterly estimates prepared by clients.


Established internal control systems by updating audit programs and determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.


Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit tests and findings and produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to the audit supervisor and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.

Audit Consultant

Ebony Forensic Services
Johannesburg
01.2001 - 01.2002

Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement and conducted detailed technical and analytical review of companies, partnerships and small business tax returns and quarterly estimates prepared by clients.


Established internal control systems by updating audit programs and determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.


Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit tests and findings and produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to the audit supervisor and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.

Education

National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01.2001 - 01.2004

Diploma - Finance & Investment

Allenby Campus
01.1999 - 01.2000

Skills

Written and interpersonal communication

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Accomplishments

  • 8 Anna Smith Place, High Crest, Northcliff, 2195
  • Icrosoft South Africa
  • Iring Manager
  • Ryanston, Sandton
  • Ohannesburg, 2191 27 July 2021
  • Ear Hiring Manager,
  • Would like to express my interest in the Senior Finance Manager position
  • I am a self-motivated and progress driven finance professional with extensive background in this industry
  • Have contributed to my former employer’s development and execution of strategies that I believe will bring value to
  • Icrosoft
  • I offer expect knowledge in budget planning, financial forecast, audit preparations, effective delegation and conflict resolution as well as proficiency in procurement oversight
  • I‘m not afraid to take on any challenge and relish the opportunity to improve operations and seek out better methods to achieve more reliable and faster results
  • In reference to the gap in employment shown on my resume, I capitalised on an opportunity to travel in an effort to gain new experiences, foster personal development and bring a renewed perspective to my field of study
  • This period of travel allowed me to build strong connections with other individuals and cultures, which has cultivated new growth and a better understanding of my future goals
  • It would be a pleasure to speak with you and discuss this opportunity
  • I look forward to hearing from you
  • Sincerely, SABATH ANDREW MAHONONO
  • ETAILS
  • KILLS
  • ROFILE
  • MPLOYMENT HISTORY
  • Inance Manager at NEHAWU Investment Holdings, Johannesburg
  • Pril 2015 — Present - Audit Preparations - Tax Submissions & Compliance - Preparation & Presentation of Group Budget and Cash Flow Projections - Contribution to Group Strategy Session discussions - HR & Payroll - Management Accounts preparations - Supply Chain Management & B-BBEE Compliance - Companies Annual Returns
  • EO / Owner at BEESTRATA (PTY) LTD, Johannesburg
  • Ctober 2013 — April 2015 - Ensure overall success of a business and make top-level managerial decisions
  • Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments
  • Ensure B-BBEE legislative compliance - Ensure tax legislative compliance - Leading the development of the company's short to long term strategy - Creating and implementing the company's vision and mission
  • Owner at Freehand Consulting, Johannesburg 2009 — 2013 - Ensure overall success of a business and make top-level managerial decisions
  • Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments
  • Anagement
  • Onitoring Future Trends
  • Upervisory Skills
  • Ccounting Standards & Regulations
  • Anaging Budgets
  • Ffective Delegation & Conflict Resolution
  • Ersonal
  • Inancial
  • Ash Flow Control
  • Anagement Accounts
  • Udget Preparation
  • Inancial Forecasting
  • Udit Preparations

Timeline

Finance Manager

NEHAWU Investment Holdings
04.2015 - 10.2020

Non Executive Director /Executive Board Member

Boshof Solar Power
01.2015 - 10.2020

Non Executive Director and Board Member

Fibro Infrastructure Group
01.2014 - 12.2021

CEO / Owner

Beestrata (Pty) Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2015

CEO /Business Owner/Operator

Freehand Consulting
01.2007 - 12.2012

Audit & Financial Management Consultant

Gcabashe Auditing Services
01.2004 - 01.2006

Audit Consultant

GMM Incorporated CA
01.2003 - 01.2004

Audit Consultant

Ebony Forensic Services
01.2001 - 01.2002

National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

University of South Africa
01.2001 - 01.2004

Diploma - Finance & Investment

Allenby Campus
01.1999 - 01.2000
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