IT systems knowledge Microsoft - Excel, Word, Access and Power Point (advanced) Financial statement - Caseware/Caseview (Intermediate) Private sector audit Voyager and Assure (advanced)
Itumeleng Lekawa
Finance Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Agrement South Africa
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Entity of Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Annual Financial statement preparation
- Audit support
- Prepare financial reports for submission to EXCO and Board of Directors
- Facilitate and monitor compliance and with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation, implementation and monitoring
- Support with the supply chain management function
- Asset and liability management
- Financial Systems Management.
- Monthly reconciliations
- Review all payroll payments from the payroll report
- Ensure the implementation of Financial Risk Management and Controls
- Execution and implementation of Finance policies and procedures.
- Entity of Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Manager finance and Administration
Veriagated
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Budget preparation and management and reporting
- Financial management, accounting and reporting
- Supply chain management
- Operations management
- Risk and compliance
- Sub-unit leadership and management
- HR and payroll support
Chief Financial Officer
Mamusa Local Municipality
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Budget preparation and management
- Financial management and reporting
- Accounting and reporting
- Revenue management
- Credit control and debt collection
- Municipal finance assets and liability management
- Governance and performance management
- Supply chain management
- Asset management
- Risk management
- Internal audit
- Financial and performance reporting
- Compliance with Treasury regulations
MFMA advisor
North West Department of Finance
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided Technical Support to municipalities in the following areas:
- Budget management
- Accounting and reporting
- Financial assets and liabilities
- Supply chain management
- Governance and institutional capacity
- Accounting GRAP and reporting
- Internal and audit committee
Audit Manager - Local government audits
Grant Thornton
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Audit firm
- To manage audits of financial statements of various listed and non-listed companies such as;
- Sentech Limited - Government entity (Internal control audit)
- West Rand District Municipality - Municipality
- West Rand Development Agency - Government Agency
- Westonaria local Municipality - Municipality
- Office of the Premier - Limpopo Office of the Premier
- Audit firm
Audit Associate - SAICA Articles
Grant Thornton
10.2010 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: Audit firm
- To perform audits of financial statements of various listed and non-listed companies such as;
- Sentech Limited - Government entity (Internal control audit)
- West Rand District Municipality - Municipality
- West Rand Development Agency - Government Agency
- Westonaria local Municipality - Municipality
- Office of the Premier - Limpopo Office of the Premier
- Audit firm
Junior Accountant
PKF Charted Accountants
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Drafting annual financial statements on Caseware/Caseview
- Audit of SME's. Trusts and owner managed entities.
- Reporting to senior accountant and Partner.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
2010
National Senior Certificate -
Milner High School
2005
Nyakula Public Service Senior Management Service pre entry programme -
National School of Government
2023
SAICA articles - undefined
Skills
Strategic planning
Financial budgeting
Regulatory compliance
Financial modeling
References
- Mulamulei Rannzwa, Chief Financial Officer, Agrement South Africa, Department of public works and infrastructure entity, mrannzwa@agrement.co.za, +27 72 787 4167
- Lebogang Madumo, Chief Financial Officer, Agrement South Africa, Department of public works and infrastructure entity, lebomadumo@yahoo.com, +27 82 878 7874
- Aron Motswana, Executive Mayor, Mamusa Local Municipality, motwanaa@yahoo.com, +27 82 736 0688
- Linda Ramatlhape, Chief Director (Municipal support), North West Department of Finance, lramatlhape@nwpg.gov.za, +27 82 335 9864
Accomplishments
- Achieved a clean audit opinion for the 2024/2025 financial year at Agrement South Africa as Finance Manager
Software
Timeline
Finance Manager
Agrement South Africa
04.2024 - 06.2025
Manager finance and Administration
Veriagated
03.2020 - 03.2024
Chief Financial Officer
Mamusa Local Municipality
10.2017 - 02.2020
MFMA advisor
North West Department of Finance
05.2016 - 09.2017
Audit Manager - Local government audits
Grant Thornton
03.2015 - 04.2016
Junior Accountant
PKF Charted Accountants
10.2012 - 02.2013
Audit Associate - SAICA Articles
Grant Thornton
10.2010 - 02.2015
SAICA articles - undefined
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
National Senior Certificate -
Milner High School
Nyakula Public Service Senior Management Service pre entry programme -
National School of Government
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