Bandile Siyavuya Nzimande
Eligible To Register As CA(SA)
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional accountant with a strong desire to contribute as a value-adding stakeholder within your organization. Thrives in a collaborative environment that fosters idea-sharing and enables the resolution of complex issues and process improvement. Exceptional organizational capabilities and experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Extensive experience applying reporting frameworks including IFRS, GRAP, and MCS during tenure at the Auditor-General of South Africa. Successfully adapted to new environments and dealt with complex entities such as Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (IFRS), South African Broadcasting Corporation (IFRS), Transnet (IFRS), and the local Metro municipality (GRAP) during audit tenure. After completing the CA(SA) designation, immersed myself in the fund administration space, effectively utilizing my skill-set in onboarding a new fund and ensuring efficient and accurate monthly financial reporting of the fund and related investments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Fund Accountant
Apex Fund Services
04.2024 - Current
- Streamlined month-end close processes, resulting in a more efficient and timely financial reporting cycle.
- Played an integral role in launching new fund, coordinated closely with client.
- Maintained strong client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and providing comprehensive financial updates.
- Maintained accurate transaction processing record.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the fund accounting process and implementing new software tools.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Calculated funds' net asset value on a monthly basis, including assisting with VAT return calculation.
- Collated monthly shareholder activity reports and transmitted completed reports to the client.
- Compiling drawdown notices for the fund and communicate these with the relevant investors.
SAICA Audit Trainee
Auditor-General of South Africa
2 2021 - 03.2024
- Part of Assurance team that is responsible for providing audit and non-audit services to entities in various sectors
- Role varies from conducting and documenting audit procedures, drafting reports, reviewing audit work, liaising with clients and other supporting teams and supervising audit teams
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
- Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Gained valuable experience in various industries by working on diverse client engagements.
- Facilitated the resolution of complex accounting issues encountered during audits through effective collaboration with clients'' personnel and senior audit team members.
- Assisted in identifying potential risks and provided recommendations for improvements in internal controls.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Prepared management reports, audit report and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
Lab IT Help Desk Assistant
University of Cape Town
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Management of the computer lab which entailed assisting students with issues in computer laps
- Role also included managing space to ensure the environment was conducive for all students to do their work
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South AfricaBcom - Accounting
University of Cape Town
National Senior Certificate -
Ligbron Academy of Technology
Skills
SAP proficiency
Allvue proficiency
Private Equity Accounting
IFRS Compliance
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Financial systems analysis
Deadline-oriented
Multitasking Abilities
Team Collaboration
Clear Communication
Certification
Initial Test of Competence (ITC), SAICA, 2021
Timeline
Senior Fund Accountant
Apex Fund Services
04.2024 - Current
Lab IT Help Desk Assistant
University of Cape Town
02.2019 - 11.2019
SAICA Audit Trainee
Auditor-General of South Africa
2 2021 - 03.2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of Cape Town
Bcom - Accounting
University of Cape Town
National Senior Certificate -
Ligbron Academy of Technology
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