Gerald Vutlhari Mabasa
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate records, and providing actionable insights to support business decision-making. Proven ability to improve financial processes, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and contribute to organizational growth through sound financial management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work history
Associate Technical Accountant
Hannover Re South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023.07 - 2026.08
- Account Processing - Accuracy and Correctness of Accounts - Manage Cash allocations and Matching - Month-end Processes - Work closely with BD (Business Development) in identifying new clients - Gatekeeper of data - Preparing Recons and follow up on outstanding items - Maintain relationship with clients - Training new Technical Accountants - Review duplicate claims and reversals - Checking reasonability of pipelines created by corporate actuarial team - Regular liaises with stakeholders - Journals and General Ledgers - Financial Analysis and reporting - Reconciliations - Pipelines (Forecasting)
- Management Report Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping
- Account Receivable and Payables - Ensures invoices are paid on time as well as following up on outstanding receipts. Regular liaison with the bank, loading new clients and confirming banking details. Duplicate payment checks, helps in identifying financial risks and recommendations
Junior Technical Accountant
Hannover Re South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
2021.05 - 2023.07
- Accuracy and correctness of accounts - Accounts Processing - Manage cash allocations and cash matching - Debtors procedure and it's functions - Month end processes - Meet the Service Level Agreements to both internal and external clients, as outlined in the guidelines - Outstanding Claims management - Data quality management - Regular liaises with stakeholders - Proficiency in systems - Preparing monthly cedant reconciliations (accounts receivable and accounts payable) for Technical Accounting Manager's review - Following up on outstanding items on cedant reconciliations
- Checking the reasonability of pipeline premiums as generated by the Corporate Actuarial Team on a quarterly basis - Maintaining records and together with the Claims team, follow up on all outstanding claims - Review possible duplicate claims which must be reversed or cleared
- Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts
Trainee Accountant
Wizebooks
Pretoria, South Africa
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Monthly suppliers' reconciliations
- Invoice processing
- Follow up on outstanding Orders
- Deposit analysis
- Filling
- Supervision of Junior Trainees
Education
Advance Diploma Management Accounting - CIMA
CIMA
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2026.01 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Management Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2018.01 - 2018.12
CGMA, Strategic Level - CIMA
CIMA
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2026.08 -
Skills
- Budgets and forecasts
- Internal controls understanding
- VAT preparation
- Invoice processing
- Bookkeeping
- Self-motivation
- Investment appraisal
- Stakeholder engagement
- Advanced IFRS and reporting
- Computer and software proficiency in Microsoft, Sage and SAP
- Identify risk, cost and opportunity analysis
- Perform financial analysis, variance, scenario, and option analysis
- Credit control techniques
- Cash book reconciliation
- Accounts payable expertise
- Management accounting competence
- Audit coordination
- Bank reconciliations
- Perform Peer Audits
- Execute month end tasks
- Maintain accurate costing model of business
- Capture related transactional data into the ERP system (SAP)
- Responsible for the preparation of management reports to GM, line managers, budget holders and other stakeholders
- Advance MS Office Suite
- Analytical
- Communication Skills
- Continuously track and report operational financial performance and Reconciliation
Languages
Xitsonga, English, IsiZulu, Tshivenda and Sepedi
References
- Beverley, Labistour, Assistant Head of Technical Accounting, Beverley.Labistour@hannover-re.co.za, +27 74 892 0044, Hannover Re South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Dineo, Sekole, Friend, +27 8334 31001
Awards
Urban Nest Res Award : Best Soccer Player Year : 2018 and 2019, Shingwedzi high school Award : 3rd Place Finish Amongst the Top 5 Best Performing Learners Year : 2015
Personal Details
- Date of Birth : 23/01/1997
- Marital Status : Single
- Nationality : South African
- Gender : Male
- Driving Licence : Yes
- Health Condition : Excellent
- Criminal Record : None
- Availability : 1 Month
Timeline
CGMA, Strategic Level - CIMA
CIMA
2026.08 -
Advance Diploma Management Accounting - CIMA
CIMA
2026.01 - 2026.05
Associate Technical Accountant
Hannover Re South Africa
2023.07 - 2026.08
Junior Technical Accountant
Hannover Re South Africa
2021.05 - 2023.07
Trainee Accountant
Wizebooks
2021.01 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Management Sciences
University of Pretoria
2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Sciences
University of Pretoria
2018.01 - 2018.12