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Bheki Maphisa

Bheki Maphisa

Boksburg, GP

Summary

Finance professional with extensive experience in managing financial operations and supply chain processes. Proven ability to optimize budgets and enhance financial performance through strategic planning and analysis. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and improve operational efficiency. Expertise in financial analysis and reporting.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

University of Venda
Thohoyandou
08.2023 - Current
  • Owned accounting policy implementation and review to match objectives and frameworks.
  • Directed expenditure and payables controls to protect timely payment cycles.
  • Accounted for revenue and receivables to support steady cash flow availability.
  • Oversaw asset and liability recording assumptions for normal business settlement.
  • Governed fixed asset register maintenance through verification, additions, disposals, and write-offs.
  • Set annual budget direction and managed medium-term budget review for performance planning.

Led operational risk assessment and control implementation to reduce residual risk ratings.

Coordinated monthly management accounts, CFO reporting, and interim submissions for governance.

Accounted for annual financial statement preparation, supporting external audit readiness.

Managed stakeholder engagement on payable and receivable queries with the bank and SARS liaison.

Planned divisional finance structure and led staff to meet reporting compliance requirements.

Senior Finance Officer

Institute of business advisors
Kempton Park
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to shape capex and opex budget development plans.
  • Adapt to changing operational situations to keep budget compliance.
  • Approve invoices and quotes to support timely purchasing decisions.
  • Reconcile monthly balance sheets and maintain a fixed asset register.
  • Process departmental journals and resolve escalated payment queries promptly.
  • Resolve outstanding accounts with contractors and creditors as required.
  • Facilitate recoveries from other departments and assist with reconciliations.
  • Conduct budgeting and forecasting, and review actual versus budgeted performance.
  • Investigate monthly management-account variances to support accurate reporting.
  • Apply accounting controls and manage staff per HR policies.
  • Support disciplinary issues in line with the disciplinary code with HR.
  • Promote diversity and teamwork within thearea of responsibility.

Senior Finance Officer

South African Municipal Union
Johannesburg
12.2014 - 02.2020

· Evaluate risks and build budgets aligned to long-term goals and priorities. Run budgeting, reporting, and financial advice for senior management decision-making. Develop and implement financial strategies supporting organisational objectives and sustainable growth. Monitor performance against budgets and KPIsPIs to improve outcomes. Coordinate with departments on cost control and revenue generation efforts.

  • Manage cash flow and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Identify financial risks and set internal controls to protect the business.
  • Coordinate with auditors and regulators to maintain compliance and ethical practice.
  • Lead finance professionals by hiring, training, and enforcing efficient policies.

Accountant

BAW South Africa
Springs
01.2014 - 11.2014

Managed loan accounts and debit order processing for consistent collections.

Oversaw accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain accurate balances.

Managed inventory records and completed journal processing to support reporting.

Reconciled general ledger accounts to confirm accuracy for themonth-end.

Processed purchase orders and handled creditor invoices efficiently.

Submitted debit orders and monitored daily banking and cash balances.

Prepared reallocation journals for customers and suppliers each processing cycle.

Processed bank payments using FNB internet banking for timely settlement.

Handled dealer payouts and calculated interest for accurate customer billing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Milpark Education
Johannesburg, GP
01-2026

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration

Mancosa
Durban, KZN
01-2019

Master of Business Administration - Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Mancosa
Durban, KZN
01-2017

Higher National Diploma - Accounting and Internal Auditing

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GP
01-2006

Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12

Langazela Junior Secondary School
Nqutu, KZN
01-1994

Skills

  • Data analysis and business analytics
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Financial forecasting
  • Budget variance analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Tax compliance strategies
  • Risk assessment frameworks
  • Strategy development and execution
  • Corporate governance

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
zulu
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Re-inventing Governance: A multi-theoretical Perspective Towards Integrated Stewardship
  • Level 5 Assurance: The Next Frontier of Audit Leadership
  • Nomination Committees in Board Evaluation
  • 15th Colloquium: Integrity without borders- International Anti-Corruption Court
  • Regular Examination Certificate: RE
  • · Insurance of Short-Term Insurance: FAIS
  • · Certificate: Pastel Accounting Partner
  • · Report Writing Course Tingley

Interests

Soccer, reading

Timeline

Finance Manager

University of Venda
08.2023 - Current

Senior Finance Officer

Institute of business advisors
02.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Finance Officer

South African Municipal Union
12.2014 - 02.2020

Accountant

BAW South Africa
01.2014 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Milpark Education

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration

Mancosa

Master of Business Administration - Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Mancosa

Higher National Diploma - Accounting and Internal Auditing

Vaal University of Technology

Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12

Langazela Junior Secondary School
Bheki Maphisa