Fhulufhelani Siphorogo
Senior Financial Accountant
Pretoria
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial management, reporting, and internal auditing across public and private sectors. Demonstrated success in improving audit outcomes, streamlining financial processes, and leading finance teams to meet strategic objectives. Adept in CASEWARE, Xero, Pastel, and GRAP/IFRS standards with proven ability to lead and mentor teams, manage financial operations, and deliver insights that support organisational growth. Currently seeking a Senior role in Finance to further leverage expertise and drive continued success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
PMT Management Consulting
03.2024 - Current
- Contributed as part of a high-performing team responsible for preparing credible financial statements and providing audit support, resulting in an improvement of the audit opinion from a six-year disclaimer to an adverse opinion.
- Prepared credible financial statements using CASEWARE
- Led monthly reconciliations and asset register maintenance
- Evaluated and strengthened internal controls over assets purchases, barcoding, allocations, movements and removal.
- Mentored junior consultants to enhance performance
- Resolved audit queries and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Serve as Project Manager for the Asset Management Project, facilitating communication between the client and internal teams.
- Ensure team readiness for asset verification, including coordination, resource allocation, and support.
Accountant
Vhuyo Accounting Solutions
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared financial statements using Xero, Draft Worx, QuickBooks
- Prepared payroll reports via Simple Pay system
- Conducted daily cash flow tracking, reconciliations, and book closures
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards (IFRS for SME’s) and maintained financial accuracy.
Senior Internal Auditor
Limpopo Provincial Treasury
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented updated audit programs for combined audit approach.
- Reduced audit turnaround time by 50%
- Conducted performance audits for Departments of Education and Public Works
- Improved audit documentation and findings tracking
Trainee Accountant
Limpopo Provincial Treasury
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Reviewed and enhanced financial statements using GRAP and MCS
- Conducted valuation and advisory on major transactions (R5M land sale for LEDA, R100M asset analysis for Limpopo Gambling board)
- Provided IFRS and GRAP guidance to internal finance teams
- Ensured compliance with National Treasury regulations
- Ensured full compliance with Section 54 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) for state-owned entity transactions
- Applied zero-based and incremental budgeting techniques to strengthen the credibility of municipal annual budgets
- Recommended and implemented cost-cutting strategies for financially distressed municipalities, improving financial sustainability
- Provided technical advisory support in the strategic restructuring of Corridor Mining Resources and LEDA
Rotational Training
Gateway Airport Authority Limited (GAAL)
- Achieved audit improvement from 2 years Disclaimer to Qualified opinion
- Compiled financials using CASEWARE, aligned with GRAP
- Successfully resolved longstanding audit discrepancies between ATNS and GAAL, contributing to a clean 2021/22 audit opinion on accounts receivable account.
- Review of VAT transactions listing to ensure that only VATABLE items are included, assist in preparation of VAT 201 returns and ensure timely submission of the returns as required by SARS.
- Reduced audit exceptions by leading a thorough fixed asset verification exercise and creating a fixed asset register from scratch.
- Ensured the accuracy of financial reporting by completing 12-month reconciliations of ledger accounts in SAGE Pastel.
- Strengthened procurement controls by identifying weaknesses in Supply Chain Management processes and implementing corrective measures.
Rotational Training
Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA)
- Supported IFRS-compliant reporting for LEDA and its subsidiaries.
- Cleared National Treasury non-compliance by preparing 3 years of financials on the National Treasury approved template
- Reconciled intercompany loans timely
Rotational Training
Musina-Makhado SEZ
- Captured invoices and payments in SAGE ERP
- Completed monthly ledger accounts reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records
- Preformed month to month ledger accounts closures
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - Commerce
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Commerce
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Commerce
Mopane Intermediate School
Limpopo, Musina 04.2001 -
Skills
ERP system expertise
Skilled in accounting software
Microsoft office
Financial reporting standards
Financial reporting and analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Budget forecasting
Strategic planning
Certification
Chartered Accountant (SA)
References
1. Dakalo Nelwamondo CA (SA), Manager (PMT Management Consulting)
0664414366
2. Moses Tshitangano CA (SA) ,Chief Audit Executive , Chartered Accountant Academy Training Officer (Limpopo Provincial Treasury)
0152987000
3.Ampfarisaho Tshikhudo, Director (Vhuyo Accounting Solutions)
0106342144
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
PMT Management Consulting
03.2024 - Current
Accountant
Vhuyo Accounting Solutions
10.2023 - 12.2023
Chartered Accountant (SA)
05-2023
Senior Internal Auditor
Limpopo Provincial Treasury
02.2023 - 07.2023
Trainee Accountant
Limpopo Provincial Treasury
02.2020 - 01.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - Commerce
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Commerce
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Commerce
Mopane Intermediate School
04.2001 -
Rotational Training
Gateway Airport Authority Limited (GAAL)
Rotational Training
Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA)
Rotational Training
Musina-Makhado SEZ