Sage Pastel
DINO DUBE
Accountant
SANDTON,GP
Summary
Enthusiastic Financial Accountant/Analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Accounting and Finance and training in Excel. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Finance and Investment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
External Audit Trainee
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Grant Thornton Inc
Woodmead
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the external audit services offered by the firm to its Financial Services clients and I’ve been part of the team that audits the South African Reserve Bank, Investec subsidiaries, Rand Merchant.
Equity Analyst
PAPE Fund
Sandton
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends.
- Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.
- Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances and recommending actions.
- Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns and maintaining positive cash position.
- Evaluated competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.
- Developed financial models for projects and presentations.
- Monitored organization's performance against competitors.
- Participated in conference calls and meetings and interacted with key leaders.
- Analyzed and monitored statistical data trends.
- Completed thorough research into various markets and reported on relevant trends.
Desktop Support Technician
PAPE Funds
Sandton
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Executed various techniques, including network migration to maintain servers and systems, keeping networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
- Delivering IT and related assistance
- Performing routine inspections and upkeep of existing installations
- Updating computer operating systems and other important software, as needed
- Substantiating requests for hardware and software purchases and upgrades, if appropriate
- Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.)
Data Expert
Motivity
Sandton
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Assisted Vodacom customers across Vodacom stores
- Migrated data from one device to another
- Software upgrades on mobile devices (Cellphones and laptops)
- Email setup
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues
- Application download
Team Leader Call Centre
Vodacom
Designation
Johannesburg, CBD
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Manage the flow of day-to-day operations - Monitor team members' participation - Assist in developing a strategy the team will use to reach its goal - Provide training and communicate clear instructions to team members - To assist in the coordination, development and implementation of related training initiatives - To ensure that the policies and procedures, rules, guidelines and regulatory compliance is adhered - Reviews the quality and accuracy of work performed and communicate with other teams and departments to ensure smooth operation between departments - Assessment Reporting on a monthly basis - Conduct KPA review on a weekly basis Career Objectives.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
Professional CIMA -In progress - Accounting And Finance
01.2021 - Current
Bcompt - Accounting Science
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Graduated with 9 distinctions
Skills
Internal / External Audits
IT auditing
Tax audits
Auditing processes and procedures
Audit Compliance
Regulatory auditing
Software
Quickbooks
Caseware
Interests
Current Affairs
Watching Rugby and Golf
Timeline
CIMA - Professional CIMA -In progress, Accounting And Finance
01.2021 - Current
External Audit Trainee - Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Grant Thornton Inc
03.2018 - 01.2020
Equity Analyst - PAPE Fund
03.2015 - 02.2018
Desktop Support Technician - PAPE Funds
02.2014 - 01.2018
Data Expert - Motivity
07.2011 - 02.2014
University of South Africa - Bcompt, Accounting Science
01.2010 - 11.2013
Team Leader Call Centre - Vodacom
Designation
02.2009 - 06.2011