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Hlobisile Thwala

Hlobisile Thwala

Finance Assistant
Pretoria

Summary

Location: Pretoria Experience Summary Hlobisile is an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with the ambition to succeed in life no matter what challenges come her way. I am a female working at a Law Firm currently as a Finance Assistant. Looking to grow professionally in the corporate environment. My application is premised on my academic qualification, competencies and work experience. I hold a National Diploma in Accounting t. In addition to my academic qualification, I also possess the following skills: excellent interpersonal skills, excellent presentation skills, highly computer literate, excellent problem-solving skills, excellent innovative skills, highly adaptive to changing circumstances am willing to learn new things in a work environment. Having studied in Accounting, Internal Auditing and Taxation as majors has proved to be one of the diverse and most logical bases for improving my knowledge towards critical and skillful thinking. Furthermore, I am willing to learn new things in a work environment. Focused Accounting professional with 3 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Ajs Software. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Assistant

Diale Mogashoa, Attorneys
01.2020 - Current
  • Update Suppliers and Debtors list of payment;
  • Reconciling of Clients and suppliers accounts;
  • Retrieve all Clients invoices;
  • Basic bookkeeping duties to keep track of incoming and outgoing payments;
  • Creating, sending, and following up on invoices;
  • Supporting senior staff with preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts
  • Update Statements of Accounts for all Debtors;
  • Send Statement of Accounts to Debtors;
  • Posting in the Bank and Prepare payments to clients
  • Prepare payments to clients
  • Any other relevant ad-hoc duties in support of finance team
  • Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using [AJS Software].
  • Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

Personal Assistant

Attorneys
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Tracking of incoming mail;
  • Printing and chronological filing of documents;
  • Tying and proof-reading of documents;
  • Arranging of internal meetings and external client or other stakeholder consultations;
  • Manage schedules, diaries and calendars;
  • Prepare, manage and maintain spreadsheets, databases and other means of reporting to the firm and /or to clients;
  • Make travel arrangements for office personnel and clients;
  • Filing;
  • Undertake occasional receptionist duties and/or meeting and greeting clients;
  • Ordering of Stationery;
  • Petty Cash
  • Tracking of incoming mail for the practitioner- Notices, Letters and
  • Emails in order to bring the same to the attention of the practitioner and place on the relevant file;
  • Printing and chronological filing of documents;
  • Tying and proof-reading of documents (Notices, Pleadings, Letters etc.) for each file for sign-off by the practitioner;
  • Tracking of billing activity of each file in order to assist with the fees that have been generated on the said file;
  • Arranging of internal meetings and external client or other stakeholder consultations;
  • Keeping track and reminding practitioner of upcoming tasks which need to be attended to on each file;
  • Manage schedules, diaries and calendars;
  • Proficient use of the AJS Accounting system namely
  • Ensuring that each disbursement generated on a file is accurately captured against each file;
  • Prepare, manage and maintain spreadsheets, databases and other means of reporting to the firm and /or to clients;
  • Make travel arrangements for office personnel and client

Receptionist

Diale Mogashoa
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Education

Diploma - Accounting

Tshwane University OfTechnology
Pretoria
01.2013 - 06.2015

National Higher Certificate - Accounting

Tshwane University OfTechnology
Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2012

Advanced Diploma in Accounting: Auditing - Accounting

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01.2023 - Current

Skills

Time Managementundefined

Timeline

Advanced Diploma in Accounting: Auditing - Accounting

University of South Africa
01.2023 - Current

Finance Assistant

Diale Mogashoa, Attorneys
01.2020 - Current

Personal Assistant

Attorneys
01.2019 - 01.2019

Receptionist

Diale Mogashoa
09.2016 - 12.2018

Diploma - Accounting

Tshwane University OfTechnology
01.2013 - 06.2015

National Higher Certificate - Accounting

Tshwane University OfTechnology
01.2011 - 12.2012
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