ESIHLE VUYOKAZI MATIKINCA
Cape Town
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with experience in reconciliations, client engagement, financial administration, improving operational processes, managing vendor compliance systems, preparing executive reports, and building strong stakeholder relationships. My career has equipped me with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills developed through counselling, teaching, and financial roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager and Team Lead
Curro Holdings Ltd
2024.06 - Current
- Managed account relationships for Oxford Publishers, prioritising client needs and ensuring high service quality.
- Manage a team responsible for overseeing and maintaining the vendor portfolio for all Curro schools across Southern Africa, including both national and international vendors
- Cultivated strong supplier relationships through proactive communication, enhancing collaboration and support.
- Reduced fraud-related risks by implementing vendor compliance and risk mitigation systems
- Compiled and analysed vendor performance data; generated detailed weekly reports for C-Suite executives to inform strategic decisions.
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes including invoice matching, payment execution, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
- Processed head office payments, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing reports
- Supporting informed business decision-making through accurate financial data
English Language Consultant
MPC Connect
2021.02 - 2023.01
- Achieved 80% client retention rate through tailored lesson adaptations for cultural and professional contexts.
- Enhanced client communication skills and cross-cultural engagement through targeted training sessions.
- Delivered tailored business English training to international clients across five continents.
- Designed learning programmes and tracked progress with comprehensive performance reports to monitor client development.
Lay Counsellor
Masithethe Lifeline
2019.01 - 2019.11
- Conducted one-on-one counselling sessions to enhance individual mental health outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive client assessments and tailored care recommendations.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions to create effective care strategies.
Education
Finance for non-financial manager's course -
Imsimbi Training
2026-01
Industrial Psychology (Non Degree) -
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, WC2024-01
BA - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, EC2018-01
Skills
- Account management
- Relationship management
- Financial reporting
- Financial systems
- Risk management
- Data Analytics & Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Account Manager and Team Lead
Curro Holdings Ltd
2024.06 - Current
English Language Consultant
MPC Connect
2021.02 - 2023.01
Lay Counsellor
Masithethe Lifeline
2019.01 - 2019.11
Finance for non-financial manager's course -
Imsimbi Training
Industrial Psychology (Non Degree) -
University of the Western Cape
BA - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University