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Busisiwe Zondi
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Busisiwe Zondi

Assistant Accountant
Durban,KZN

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Open to work

Desired Job Title

AccountantFinance AssistantCustomer Support SpecialistAdministrative AssistantAccounts Assistant

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Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location: Durban, KZN, ZACape Town, WCJohannesburg, GP
Open to relocation: Yes

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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time off

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in developing financial models and managing budgets. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, financial planning, and analysis, delivering timely and accurate financial data. Strong collaborator with a track record of generating innovative solutions and fostering effective communication across all levels.

Overview

1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

University of KwaZulu-Natal
12.2025 - Current
  • Prepares capital commitment note for the annual financial statements.
  • Prepares deferred revenue journals.
  • Supported budget allocation process and monitored expenditure for alignment with institutional financial policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and approves expenditure transactions in accordance with approved budgets and financial governance frameworks.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports comparing actual expenditure to budgeted amounts, highlighting variances and providing explanations.
  • Performs monthly reconciliations of cost centres, ensuring accuracy of financial records and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Maintained and reconciled petty cash accounts to ensure compliance with financial controls and proper documentation.
  • Processes journal entries within the financial system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting procedures.
  • Compiles and submits Capital Expenditure reports to support financial planning and year-end reporting processes.
  • Assists with the preparation of year-end commitments and accrual schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Provides financial documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audit reviews.
  • Ensures compliance with institutional financial policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
  • Ensured timely release of verified foreign payments.
  • Processed student financial aid payments accurately and timely.
  • Processed student refunds to ensure prompt reimbursement.
  • Resolved student rejection issues to facilitate smooth transactions.

Senior Accounting Officer

University of KwaZulu-Natal
11.2017 - 11.2025
  • Budget, Financial Administration and Reporting
  • Managed departmental budgets, house funds, leased residences, and cost centres, ensuring compliance with university financial policies and effective allocation of resources.
  • Managed departmental budgets, house funds, leased residences, and cost centres in line with university financial policies and procedures.
  • Processed procurement transactions, including requisitions, quotations, GRVs, invoices, journals, and interdepartmental requisitions (IDRs).
  • Administered departmental assets, ensuring correct asset coding, tagging, and maintenance of asset registers.
  • Liaised with Finance, Procurement, HR, Payroll, Legal Services, and external stakeholders to resolve financial and contractual matters, facilitating timely decision-making and issue resolution.
  • Prepared year-end adjustments, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and outstanding income.
  • Provided audit support by preparing schedules, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance.
  • Supervised operations during management absences and assisted with recruitment and administrative processes.

Pharmacy Administrator

Parklands Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2016
  • Supported Pharmacy Manager with financial and administrative tasks in high-volume healthcare environment.
  • Provided financial and administrative support to the Pharmacy Manager in a high-volume healthcare environment.
  • Prepared month-end financial reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses for management review.
  • Processed daily cash-ups and ensured accurate banking and record-keeping.
  • Monitored and controlled pharmacy stock, supporting cost management and compliance with internal controls.
  • Resolved discrepancies on rejected or unpaid medical aid claims, ensuring compliance with policies and medical aid requirements.
  • Assisted with audit processes by preparing debtor schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Developed meeting agendas and documented minutes for team discussions.
  • Maintained staff duty rosters and attendance records.

Finance Assistant and Buyer

Parklands Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2012
  • Assisted Financial Accountant and Financial Manager in financial reporting, analysis, and SAP journal processing to enhance accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
  • Managed hospital fixed asset register and facilitated asset tracking and verification to ensure compliance and proper asset management.
  • Performed daily banking and bank reconciliations for hospital and pharmacy operations.
  • Processed supplier invoices, obtained quotations, raised purchase orders, and coordinated goods receiving.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and internal departments to manage orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely delivery of goods.

Debtors Clerk

Parklands Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Managed the full debtors’ ledger, including invoicing, payment allocations, reconciliations, and age analysis.
  • Followed up on overdue accounts, resolved billing queries, and processed credit notes to improve cash flow.
  • Prepared monthly debtor reconciliations and assisted with audit documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Ensured accurate reporting while maintaining compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.

Ward Administrator

St Augustine’s Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2009
  • Managed the daily administrative functions of the ward.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient records and completeness of documentation for compliance and quality care.
  • Registered patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Acted as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
  • Handled incoming calls efficiently and responding to enquiries professionally.
  • Coordinated communication among doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and support departments to facilitate patient care.
  • Liaised with laboratories, radiology departments, pharmacies, and other hospital units.
  • Ensured patient information is accurate, confidential, and compliant with privacy regulations.
  • Compiled and submitted reports to hospital management for informed decision-making and operational oversight.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Maintained staff duty rosters and attendance records.
  • Assisted during internal and external audits by providing required records.

Receptionist

St Augustine’s Hospital
11.2003 - 04.2007
  • Managed reception operations, delivering administrative and customer service support.
  • Answering all incoming calls, emails and re-routing them to relevant parties.
  • Dealing with any enquiries at reception.
  • Working within the reception environment providing admin and reception services.
  • Admission, pre-admission, discharge and transfer of patients on the system.
  • Liaising with nursing staff regarding bed bookings.
  • Performed general administrative tasks, including photocopying and filing, to maintain organized office operations.
  • Handled enquiries at reception, ensuring timely and accurate responses to enhance visitor experience.
  • Processed payments efficiently to maintain accurate transaction records.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Accounting

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01-2026

Post Graduate Diploma - Finance Banking & Investment Management

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban
01-2019

Bachelor of Technology Degree - Taxation

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01-2015

National Diploma - Accounting

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01-2010

Certificates - Basic Bookkeeping and Practical Accounting

Damelin College
Durban
01-2005

Matric - Commerce

Sithokozile Secondary School
Durban
01-2002

Skills

Financial account reconciliation

Bank statement reconciliation

Financial analysis

Budget planning and allocation

Proficient in Google Sheets

Budget analysis

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office tools

Financial oversight

Unisolve data management

Information technology systems

Experience with iEnabler

Kronos software proficiency

QuickBooks proficiency

Xero proficiency

Certification

C1 Driver’s license

Personal Information

  • Driving License: C1 Driver’s license
  • Availability: 30 days

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

University of KwaZulu-Natal
12.2025 - Current

Senior Accounting Officer

University of KwaZulu-Natal
11.2017 - 11.2025

Pharmacy Administrator

Parklands Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2016

Finance Assistant and Buyer

Parklands Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2012

Debtors Clerk

Parklands Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2011

Ward Administrator

St Augustine’s Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2009

Receptionist

St Augustine’s Hospital
11.2003 - 04.2007

Matric - Commerce

Sithokozile Secondary School

Certificates - Basic Bookkeeping and Practical Accounting

Damelin College

National Diploma - Accounting

Durban University of Technology

Post Graduate Diploma - Finance Banking & Investment Management

University of KwaZulu Natal

Advanced Diploma - Accounting

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology Degree - Taxation

Durban University of Technology

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