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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

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