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DANISA RIKHOTSO

Midrand

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven Finance, Reconciliations, Quality Assurance, and Financial Controls Professional with over 15 years of experience across Banking, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, and Telecommunications sectors. Demonstrated expertise in Financial Reconciliations, Quality Assurance Reviews, General Ledger Management, Financial Controls, Risk Management, Audit Support, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Process Improvement. Proven ability to manage complex financial environments, strengthen governance frameworks, improve operational efficiency, and support successful audit and regulatory outcomes. Recognized for strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Overview

8
8
Certifications
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance (QA) Officer – Reconciliations & Financial Controls

Access Bank South Africa
03.2026 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of reconciliation processes through independent quality assurance reviews, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of bank, settlement, suspense, and General Ledger reconciliations.
  • Assess reconciliation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal control frameworks.
  • Review aged reconciling items, outstanding balances, and unallocated deposits.
  • Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks.
  • Validate financial data against source documentation and ERP systems.
  • Review journals, approvals, and supporting documentation for audit readiness.
  • Prepare scorecards, trend analyses, management reports, and quality assurance findings.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen governance and controls.
  • Key Achievements
  • Strengthened reconciliation controls through enhanced quality review methodologies.
  • Contributed to improved audit outcomes through proactive risk identification and remediation.
  • Improved operational effectiveness through continuous process improvement initiatives.

Senior Reconciliation Officer

Access Bank South Africa
05.2022 - 02.2026
  • Managed high-volume transaction reconciliations across multiple banking payment streams while ensuring compliance with financial control standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Performed end-to-end reconciliations for EFT, RTC, Visa, Mastercard, Alliance Partner, and SAMOS transactions.
  • Reconciled General Ledger, settlement, suspense, clearing, and bank accounts.
  • Investigated and resolved reconciliation breaks and settlement discrepancies.
  • Prepared reconciliation reports, exception logs, and month-end reporting schedules.
  • Conducted proofing, call-over reviews, and transaction verification procedures.
  • Supported internal and external audits through preparation of audit packs and schedules.
  • Developed SOPs and Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
  • Collaborated with Treasury, IT, Finance, and Compliance teams to resolve unresolved items.
  • Key Achievements
  • Successfully managed high-value and high-volume reconciliations with minimal aged items.
  • Reduced operational risks through effective exception management.
  • Supported successful internal and external audit outcomes.

Bookkeeper & Sales Order Administrator

Concilium Technologies / Legrand South Africa
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed bookkeeping transactions and financial records.
  • Administered Service Repair Orders (SROs).
  • Prepared invoices, quotations, receipts, and service contract billings.
  • Coordinated procurement activities and supplier management.
  • Managed local and international shipments.
  • Performed General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assisted with tender administration and budget reporting.
  • Key Achievement
  • Improved efficiency through accurate financial administration and order management.

Bookkeeper

Legrand South Africa
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
  • Performed bank reconciliations, cashbook processing, and month-end activities.
  • Processed journals, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Investigated accounting discrepancies and outstanding items.
  • Prepared financial reports and management information.
  • Key Achievement
  • Improved the accuracy and timeliness of debtor and bank reconciliations.

Assistant Accountant

First Cut (Pty) Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed supplier reconciliations and payment processes.
  • Performed General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintained fixed asset registers and asset reconciliations.
  • Prepared VAT reconciliations and statutory reporting schedules.
  • Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
  • Key Achievement
  • Strengthened financial reporting controls through accurate reconciliations and month-end processes.

Creditors Clerk

Geodis Freight & Forwarding
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Reconciled creditor accounts and supplier statements.
  • Processed supplier payments, credit notes, and refunds.
  • Investigated supplier queries and outstanding invoices.
  • Processed deferred customs payments and maintained SARS compliance.
  • Key Achievement
  • Gained extensive knowledge of freight forwarding finance, customs regulations, and supplier management.

Cost Accountant / Costing Clerk / Debtors & Creditors Controller

African Sales Company (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Conducted cost analysis, profitability reviews, and financial reporting.
  • Developed budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
  • Managed inventory costing, BOMs, landed costs, and stock reconciliations.
  • Performed transfer pricing calculations and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Managed debtors, collections, invoicing, and age analysis.
  • Managed supplier reconciliations, payment runs, accruals, and provisions.
  • Performed bank reconciliations, VAT reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with customs regulations, Incoterms, and import/export requirements.
  • Key Achievements
  • Managed full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
  • Improved product costing accuracy through BOM and variance analysis.
  • Strengthened inventory controls and transfer pricing processes.
  • Developed advanced Excel reporting models and financial dashboards.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Accenture Outsourced – Xstrata Glencore Mining Projects
03.2011 - 11.2014
  • Managed supplier reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Processed invoices, payment proposals, and supplier payments.
  • Managed GRIR reconciliations and bank exceptions.
  • Reconciled AP control accounts and vendor sub-ledgers.
  • Maintained audit documentation and SOPs.
  • Key Achievements
  • Successfully managed high-value supplier portfolios and payment cycles.
  • Developed strong expertise in procure-to-pay processes and financial controls.

Sundry Creditors Clerk

Tigers Eye Retail (Division of Tourvest)
11.2006 - 02.2011
  • Processed supplier invoices and electronic payments.
  • Reconciled supplier statements and creditor accounts.
  • Managed supplier age analyses and payment schedules.
  • Prepared year-end provisions and audit support schedules.
  • Reconciled General Ledger accounts and supplier balances.
  • Key Achievement
  • Developed strong expertise in procure-to-pay processes and supplier management.

Assistant Planner & Buyer

Edcon Group
11.2004 - 10.2006
  • Supported merchandise planning and purchasing activities.
  • Managed stock allocation and inventory planning.
  • Conducted sales forecasting and profitability analysis.
  • Coordinated supplier communications and purchase order management.
  • Prepared management reports and business presentations.
  • Key Achievement
  • Contributed to improved inventory planning and profitability through effective forecasting and buying strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cost and Management Accounting

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Quality Assurance & Financial Controls

Account & Bank Reconciliations

General Ledger Reconciliations

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Conflict Management & Resolution

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)

Organisational Skills

Certification

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & FICA Awareness

Timeline

Quality Assurance (QA) Officer – Reconciliations & Financial Controls

Access Bank South Africa
03.2026 - Current

Senior Reconciliation Officer

Access Bank South Africa
05.2022 - 02.2026

Bookkeeper & Sales Order Administrator

Concilium Technologies / Legrand South Africa
09.2021 - 03.2022

Bookkeeper

Legrand South Africa
07.2021 - 09.2021

Assistant Accountant

First Cut (Pty) Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2020

Creditors Clerk

Geodis Freight & Forwarding
07.2019 - 11.2019

Cost Accountant / Costing Clerk / Debtors & Creditors Controller

African Sales Company (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2018

Accounts Payable Specialist

Accenture Outsourced – Xstrata Glencore Mining Projects
03.2011 - 11.2014

Sundry Creditors Clerk

Tigers Eye Retail (Division of Tourvest)
11.2006 - 02.2011

Assistant Planner & Buyer

Edcon Group
11.2004 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Cost and Management Accounting

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -

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