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Benjamin Kolobe

Pretoria

Summary

Finance professional with solid experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven track record in optimizing financial performance and driving results through effective team collaboration. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and timely financial reporting, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Known for integrity, dependability, and focus on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Specialist

Openserve
03.2024 - Current
  • Managing financial transactions such as accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, and revenue recognition.
  • Analyzing financial data to identify trends, outliers, and areas for improvement.
  • Preparing financial reports and forecasts to provide insights to management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Assisting in audits and internal control assessments.
  • Driving process improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations.
  • Prepared and submitted responses to requests and requirements of auditors, regulators and investors.
  • Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decision making.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets for multiple departments to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
  • Conducted profitability analyses for various product lines, identifying opportunities for increased revenue generation or cost reductions.
  • Increased cash flow by optimizing accounts receivable and payable processes.
  • Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
  • Reported financial figures and projections to comply with company budgetary standards.

Finance Operations Trainee

Openserve
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managing financial transactions such as accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, and revenue recognition.
  • Analyzing financial data to identify trends, outliers, and areas for improvement.
  • Preparing financial reports and forecasts to provide insights to management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Assisting in audits and internal control assessments.
  • Driving process improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, contributing to transparent financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
  • Examined financial risks and benefits of projects by looking at cash flows, debt coverage and rates of return.

Business Development Associate

ShareForce
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed proposals and presentations that effectively communicated the value of our solutions to potential clients, securing numerous contracts.
  • Increased company revenue by actively promoting products and services to prospective customers through cold calling, networking, and presentations.
  • Expanded client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients.
  • Used SalesForce to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Monitored sales pipeline closely to track progress toward monthly quotas, adjusting tactics as needed for optimal results.

Financial Services Intern

Vodacom
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Participated in cross-functional teams tasked with driving organizational growth initiatives across various departments within the company.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing insurance-related inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Processed eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
  • Tracked pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.
  • Reduced claims processing time by effectively collaborating with adjusters, claimants, and internal departments.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
  • Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing rigorous data validation techniques, leading to more reliable business insights.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, enabling strategic planning and forecasting.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Management

University of South Africa
05-2026

Master of Commerce - Business Sciences Management

University of The Witwatersrand
07-2024

Certificate - Emerging Managers Programme

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
02.2024

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - undefined

University of the Witwatersrand
12.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

CTI Education Group
04-2017

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Experienced in data analysis using SPSS, SAP, and SAS
  • Cost Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Operations Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Financial statements
  • Risk reporting
  • Corporate finance
  • Cost accounting

Languages

English

Timeline

Finance Specialist

Openserve
03.2024 - Current

Finance Operations Trainee

Openserve
03.2023 - 02.2024

Business Development Associate

ShareForce
07.2022 - 12.2022

Financial Services Intern

Vodacom
03.2019 - 02.2021

Certificate - Emerging Managers Programme

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - undefined

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Management

University of South Africa

Master of Commerce - Business Sciences Management

University of The Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

CTI Education Group

Hobbies and Interests

I am a firm believer that sports improve one's physical strength and stimulates the mind, that's why I constantly seek to participate in most physical activities when I get the chance. I play Basketball. I have a deep interest in social media, it allows me to reflect and be socially conscious of social issues and current affairs. Reality TV allows me to dream big and escape from my own world while at that also getting another perspective on how other people across the world live their lives. Arena Games and Puzzle Solving help stimulate my mind while also helping me think strategically.

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