Bukiwe Fokazi AGA(SA)
EAST LONDON
Summary
Strategic Senior Manager with strong track record of driving operational excellence and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results. Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, empowering teams, and aligning organisational goals with business strategies. Proficient in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager: Finance
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
EAST LONDON, South Africa
2012.03 - Current
- Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to support business objectives.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Managed cash flow to optimise liquidity and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raised invoices, reconciled accounts, and processed cash transactions to maintain financial accuracy.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Developed and maintained strategic relationships with Board members, government departments, Auditor-General, and Internal Auditors, fostering open dialogue and resolving issues expediently. Delivered comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, aligning with National Treasury guidelines.
- Risk & Compliance Management: Overhauled internal control systems and ensured full compliance with procurement policies and Treasury regulations. Led a dedicated task force to minimise procurement fraud and reduce the risk of audit queries.
- Revenue Optimisation: Enhanced revenue management through sophisticated pricing models, customer analytics, and resource optimisation. Managed income generation from parks, facilities, and tourism activities, improving revenue by streamlining booking systems and distribution channels.
- Asset Management: Responsible for the full lifecycle of fixed, movable and Immovable assets , including acquisition, accurate tracking in an asset register, physical verification, proper utilisation for the park's objectives, effective management of capital budgets, and timely disposal.
- Coordinated monthly payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.
- Oversaw end-to-end supply chain, from planning and procurement to inventory management and logistics, ensuring compliance with PFMA, constitution, and Treasury circulars.
- Cultivated a work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
Acting Chief Financail Officer
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
EAST LONDON, South Africa
2024.05 - 2026.07
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Revenue and Debt Management
- Administered asset portfolios to achieve maximum returns
- Identified and mitigated risks to protect organisational assets
- Facilitated timely payments to suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery
- Managed supply chain processes to improve operational efficiency
- Coordinated payroll processes to ensure accurate employee compensation
- Led team dynamics to foster a collaborative work environment
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
EAST LONDON
2013.03 - 2013.09
- Oversaw budget planning to control organisational spending
- Administered asset portfolios to maximise returns
- Prepared financial reports to provide insights for decision making
- Revenue and Debt Management
- Identified risks to develop mitigation strategies
- Managed supply chain operations to enhance operational efficiency
- Administered payroll functions to ensure accurate employee payments
- Processed supplier payments to strengthen supplier relationships
- Led team management to cultivate a collaborative work environment
Director: Financial Improvement
Eastern Cape Department of Health
EAST LONDON, South Africa
2010.01 - 2012.02
- Managed annual budgeting and financial planning processes, optimising resource allocation and cost control.
- · Managed revenue collection from medical services and monitored expenditure, supporting financial health of healthcare operations across hospitals and clinics.
- · Led cost containment initiatives that identified savings opportunities while maintaining quality of service delivery, including rationalising inventory management and renegotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Developed strategies and policies that addressed organisational needs and facilitated improvements.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues within the organisation.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- · Asset & Inventory Control: Improved asset management and procurement processes, ensuring critical medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure were effectively sourced, tracked, and maintained.
- Oversaw team operations, ensuring effective collaboration and achievement of project goals.
Manager: Financial & Management Accounting, Assets
Greater Kokstad Municipality
Kokstad, South Africa
2006.08 - 2009.12
- Managed general ledger, prepayments, accruals, WIP, fixed assets and intercompany transactions.
- Maintained accurate asset registers, ensuring all fixed assets were accounted for and depreciated correctly.
- Tracked fixed assets and calculated depreciation, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance.
- Assisted in the management of fixed assets register, ensuring accurate recording of purchases, disposals, and depreciation.
- Produced year-end financial statements in line with MFMA No. 56 of 2003
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports in compliance with MFMA No. 56 of 2003.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Developed financial policies and procedures that enhanced transparency and accountability in financial management.
- Assessed financial risks and recommended strategies to mitigate potential impacts on financial health.
- Assessed potential risks associated with fixed assets, recommending strategies to mitigate impact on financial health.
- Processed supplier payments within 30 days of receiving invoices
- Supervised and guided staff in daily operations
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
Audit Supervisor
PDB Pretorius Dondashe CA(SA)
MTHATHA, South Africa
2005.06 - 2006.07
- Led audit engagements, supervising teams to deliver high-quality financial audits within strict deadlines.
- Conducted thorough investigations into financial discrepancies, identifying root causes and suggesting corrective actions.
- Drafted and submitted reports to brief management regarding findings, discrepancies and rectified audits.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss audit performances and developments, improving ways to avoid risks and discrepancies.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation within the audit team.
- Participated and completed regular mandatory audit and accounting training to enrich skills and apply best audit practices.
Audit Articled Clerk
PDB Pretorius Dondashe CA (SA)
MTHATHA, South Africa
2000.06 - 2005.05
- Conducted thorough financial audits on small to medium-sized enterprises, enhancing compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Assisted in conducting operational audits, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of organisational processes.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Crosschecked audit files with associated documentation to ensure appropriate levels of supporting evidence.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Created and maintained journal entries, maintaining exceptional accuracy throughout.
- Worked closely with audit teams to meet tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion of audit assignments.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Regent Business School
Durban, KZN2022-01
Honours - Accounting
Regent Business School
Durban, KZN2018-01
Bachelor of Accounting -
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, EC2002-01
Matric -
Colana SSS
Mount Frere, EC1996-01
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Cash management
- Asset management
- Risk management
- Reporting management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Decision making
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Certification
·· Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate for Senior Managers – National School of Government
Advanced Leadership Certificate - Nelson Mandela Business School
· Project Management Certificate- Nelson Mandela Business School
· Advanced Acquisition Management Certificate -Formerly known as (PALAMA) National School of Governance
· Contract Management Certificate- Formerly known as (PALAMA) National School of Governance
Interests
- Long-Distance Running
- Reading
- Cooking
Accomplishments
- Nine (9) Consecutive Clean Audits: Awarded by the Office of the Premier (Eastern Cape) in partnership with AGSA – 12 December 2024 for Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
Additional Information
- Nine (9) Consecutive Clean Audits: Awarded by the Office of the Premier (Eastern Cape) in partnership with AGSA – 12 December 2024 for Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
identify number
- 7707030547080
Timeline
Acting Chief Financail Officer
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
2024.05 - 2026.07
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
2013.03 - 2013.09
Senior Manager: Finance
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
2012.03 - Current
Director: Financial Improvement
Eastern Cape Department of Health
2010.01 - 2012.02
Manager: Financial & Management Accounting, Assets
Greater Kokstad Municipality
2006.08 - 2009.12
Audit Supervisor
PDB Pretorius Dondashe CA(SA)
2005.06 - 2006.07
Audit Articled Clerk
PDB Pretorius Dondashe CA (SA)
2000.06 - 2005.05
Master of Business Administration -
Regent Business School
Honours - Accounting
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Accounting -
Walter Sisulu University
Matric -
Colana SSS