FORGET SHIVAMBU
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Driven and highly organised individual with solid foundation in financial principles and strong analytical skills. Proficient in data management and communication, demonstrating capability in problem-solving and teamwork. Aiming to contribute to financial accuracy and organisational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial assistant
University of South Africa
2025.06 - Current
- Assisted in annual audits to ensure legal compliance.
- Assist with issuing of Tax certificated
- Follow-up on outstanding pledge and invoice and make recommendations for “written off” pledge where necessary.
- Enter new donor records into the data base as needed, analyses information and populates all appropriate data fields where information is available.
- Supported accurate recordkeeping by properly documenting financial transactions.
- Process daily donation received by the Foundation and Department of Finance through entering donation receipt into Institutional Donor system.
- Assist with providing UF and University compliance document
- Liaise with Department of Finance in following up on deposited donations and updating of Institutional Donor system
Security officer
University od South Africa
2017.04 - 2025.05
- Ensured smooth traffic flow in the car park by directing vehicles efficiently.
- Maintained order by monitoring CCTV screens and reporting suspicious activities.
- Managed lost property system effectively, returning items to rightful owners promptly.
- Wrote detailed incident reports, facilitating ongoing improvements in security protocols.
Security officer
Reshebile Aviation
2015.06 - 2017.03
Security officer
Stallion Security
2013.09 - 2015.05
Education
Bcom Honours In Financial Management -
University of South Africa
2025.01 -
Bcom In Business Management -
University of South Africa
2021.01 - 2024.01
Higher Certificate In Economic and Managent Scienc -
University of South Africa
2020.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Self-Motivated initiative
- Bookkeeping proficiency
- Knowledge of vat regulations
- Debt recovery techniques
- Excel spreadsheet mastery
- Time management efficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Creative problem solving
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Data Entry
- Finance management
- Financial management
- GL accuracy
- Month-end financial reporting
Timeline
Financial assistant
University of South Africa
2025.06 - Current
Bcom Honours In Financial Management -
University of South Africa
2025.01 -
Bcom In Business Management -
University of South Africa
2021.01 - 2024.01
Higher Certificate In Economic and Managent Scienc -
University of South Africa
2020.01 - 2021.01
Security officer
University od South Africa
2017.04 - 2025.05
Security officer
Reshebile Aviation
2015.06 - 2017.03
Security officer
Stallion Security
2013.09 - 2015.05