Dobo Stephanie ENGWANDA
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with knowledge in financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial data analysis, underpinned by an understanding of IFRS fundamentals. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, as well as Sage One and Zoho Books. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team environment. Career goals include further developing technical skills in financial systems and contributing to efficient financial operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial manager
Kamata SA
Remote
2024.04 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency through implementation of robust financial systems and controls.
- Held full responsibility for financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and cash flow oversight
- Led financial management functions, ensuring efficient handling of all financial activities
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
Admin and support
Rapido Engineering
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2022.04 - 2024.02
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Investment Management
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01/2011 - 03/2015
Bridging course - Advanced Accounting
Milpark Education
Distance Learning 06/2023 - 05/2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting Sciences
Institute Of Accounting Sciences
Johannesburg 01/2026 -
Skills
- Technical skills: Financial reporting (IFRS fundamentals), Reconciliations and financial data analysis, Understanding of investment funds and basic fund structures
- Systems & Tools: Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis), Microsoft Word, Sage One, Zoho Books
- Professional skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, Time management and deadline-driven, Analytical thinking and problem-solving, Ability to work independently and in a team situation
- VAT return submissions
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Swahili
Intermediate
Lingala
Native
Affiliations
- Personal wellness and self-care, movies and food and culinary interests
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial manager
Kamata SA
2024.04 - Current
Admin and support
Rapido Engineering
2022.04 - 2024.02
Bachelor of Commerce - Investment Management
University of Pretoria
01/2011 - 03/2015
Bridging course - Advanced Accounting
Milpark Education
06/2023 - 05/2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting Sciences
Institute Of Accounting Sciences
01/2026 -