Faith Modjadji
Financial Controller
Johannesburg
Summary
A results-driven finance professional with hands-on experience in credit management, debtor reconciliations, and full-spectrum accounting functions within both private and public sector environments. Currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting (UNISA) and progressing towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma, I bring a strong analytical mindset, advanced reconciliation skills, and solid ERP proficiency across Munsoft, Syspro, and Pastel Xpress. Recognised for a methodical and solution-oriented approach to resolving queries, managing high-volume transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records I. have been instrumental in optimising cost control measures, ensuring accurate pricing decisions, managing debtors and creditors, and handling all payroll-related activities of a large municipality. I am committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence in all areas of financial control.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Angor Property Specialists (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Manage monthly statement runs, including receipting, billing, and reconciliations across multiple debtor portfolios.
- Oversee allocations of payments, suspense and control account reconciliations, and ensure interest charges on overdue accounts are accurate and compliant.
- Communicate with creditors and suppliers to ensure timely payments and maintain accurate creditor reconciliations to support smooth financial operations.
- Produce monthly income statements and balance sheets, verifying completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
- Liaise with property managers, trustees, and creditors to resolve account queries and improve financial turnaround time.
- Maintain owner master data, process adjustments, and support audit and reporting functions.
- Assist with loading creditor invoices, reconciling legal and insurance claims, and updating budgets for administration and maintenance.
- Ensure all business transactions are properly posted and reconciled across control and suspense accounts.
- Supported debt recovery by implementing structured communication with owners and trustees.
Assistant Accountant: Payroll
Greater Letaba Municipality
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Processed payroll and third-party payments, reconciled accounts, and prepared proof of payment schedules.
- Submitted statutory returns (EMP501/201), SALGA reporting, and journal entries via Munsoft.
- Ensured timely balancing of payroll general ledger accounts and calculated provisions and leave payouts.
- Prepared and processed payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Assisted in the reconciliation of payroll discrepancies, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of employee compensation.
- Coordinated with the finance team to streamline payroll reporting processes, improving efficiency and data accuracy.
- Maintained meticulous records of employee hours and deductions, supporting financial audits and internal controls.
Cost Accounting Intern
Vitafoam SA (KAP Industrial)
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained and updated Bill of Materials and supplier price lists; ensured pricing accuracy across cost sheets.
- Investigated variances, maintained manufacturing recovery accounts, and contributed to monthly stock counts.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with production and procurement to ensure correct cost allocations.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports by compiling data and ensuring accuracy in entries.
- Analyzed cost variances through detailed examination of expense reports, identifying trends and discrepancies.
- Supported the budgeting process by gathering relevant data and contributing insights for cost management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
Accounting Intern
Broadway Professional Accountants
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Captured supplier and customer invoices with correct VAT treatment, reconciled bank statements, and managed day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Supported client financial reporting using Sage One and Pastel.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accuracy.
- Collaborated with the accounting team to streamline data entry processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Conducted account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported audit preparation by gathering documentation and organizing financial data, facilitating a smooth review process.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Management Accounting (CIMA Pathway)
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa04-2026
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
06-2026
BCom - Accounting
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2022
Skills
- Systems: Syspro, Pastel Xpress, Munsoft, Sage Accounting, Payday
- Microsoft Office: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis), Word, Outlook
- Financial analysis
- Credit control
- Account reconciliation
- Payment allocation
- Debtor management
- Financial reporting
References
- Jacques, Viljoen, Cost Accountant, Jacques.Viljoen@vitafoam.co.za, 074 036 2326, Vitafoam SA
- Duncan, Radzilani, 082 802 0569, Broadway Professional Accountants
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Credit Control & Debtors Reconciliation
- Cashflow Forecasting & Payment Allocation
- ERP & System Proficiency: Syspro, Munsoft, Pastel, Sage
- Reporting & Age Analysis
- Compliance: The Debt Collectors Act, STMA
- Stakeholder Engagement & Query Resolution
Timeline
Financial Controller
Angor Property Specialists (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Accountant: Payroll
Greater Letaba Municipality
08.2024 - 12.2024
Cost Accounting Intern
Vitafoam SA (KAP Industrial)
02.2024 - 07.2024
Accounting Intern
Broadway Professional Accountants
07.2023 - 01.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Management Accounting (CIMA Pathway)
UNISA
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
BCom - Accounting
University of The Witwatersrand