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Hluvukani Hlabangwana

Finance Analyst
9400 Kosso Street Clayville EXT 78

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Financial Analyst

Lenovo South Africa Pty Ltd
01.2021 - Current

· ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
· Set up of new suppliers
· Process of all supplier payments on GFP Tooling System and LSUMP for Services
· Reconciliation of supplier statements and accounts
· Co-ordination of Purchase Order status (Open, Closed, et c)
· Submission of Foreign Payments packs to the bank
· AP related queries



· ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

· Processing Non-Standard Billing invoices(Sale of Assets)/Commission from Lenovo Financial Services
· Processing Customer Claims- Coordinator for DOA claims between AR team and customers
· Assist CFO and AR Team with debt collection
· Sending Headroom reports for Southern Africa to Management


· FIXED ASSET COORDINATOR -CAPEX

· Reconciliation of Demo Equipment
· Physical inventory count and reconciliation quarterly - PIC Process(All)
· Manage Disposal of Assets after approval from CFO
· Asset verification


· REPORTING
· Preparation of month end Accruals-VRDs
· Ledger review to monitor Expenses
· Reconciliation Direct Debits
· Marketing – Reconciliation of A&P Program's True up analysis
· Reconciliation of Travel expenses
· Coordinating with GTN approvers to ensure GTN Rebates are settle in time
· Any Reports as delegated

· ADMINISTRATION
· Proper filing of Financial records and documents (Invoices, Payment packs, etc)
· DOA Claims follow ups
· Urgent Submission of documentation requested by auditors
· General Administration within Finance department
· Renewal of Bank Guarantee for Office Lease

· TPM
· TMP Spend Recons
· TPM Claims follow ups with Customer
· TPM Dispute Reports to Sales Team


BEE
Monitoring the Spend & Accruals
Reallocation of Expenses to BMC

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  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by identifying financial inefficiencies and implementing improved processes.
  • Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
  • Implemented effective internal controls to mitigate risks associated with financial misstatements or fraud incidents.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
  • Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
  • Reduced risk exposure by conducting comprehensive credit analyses and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.

Finance Administrator

Lenovo South Africa Pty Ltd
07.2015 - 12.2020
  • Contributed to strategic planning initiatives by providing valuable input on cost-saving measures and revenue-generating opportunities.
  • Boosted department efficiency by implementing automated systems for expense tracking and invoice processing.
  • Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by negotiating favorable terms with vendors, optimizing cash flow management.
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or fines.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
  • Analyzed variances between actual expenses and budget projections, providing insights for future planning adjustments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets, aligning financial strategies with company goals.
  • Improved internal controls by conducting regular reviews of finance policies and procedures, minimizing the risk of fraud or errors.
  • Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
  • Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Nkatini High School
Shigalo Limpopo South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Query writing

Business Development

Financial Modeling

Budget support

Variance Analysis

Account Reconciliation

Compiling Data

Forecasting trends

Microsoft Excel

Analytical research

Credit analysis

General ledger accounting

Analyzing performance

Advanced financial analysis

Budget Compliance

Accounting Principles

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Lenovo South Africa Pty Ltd
01.2021 - Current

Finance Administrator

Lenovo South Africa Pty Ltd
07.2015 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Nkatini High School
04.2001 -
Hluvukani HlabangwanaFinance Analyst