Jabulani Elson Chocho
Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven financial professional with extensive experience at Tsebo Facilities Solutions, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated expertise in streamlining processes, enhancing accuracy, and improving vendor relationships. Skilled in budget analysis and account reconciliation, complemented by strong communication abilities, leading to effective collaboration across departments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Bidvest Protea Coin
08.2021 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Financial Controller
Tsebo Facilities Solutions
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Prepared and issued monthly operational reporting to allow management to effectively manage
- Assisted in monthly, quarterly and year-end close process to ensure accuracy and integrity of results at the site, region and division levels
- Weekly reporting to management on outstanding debtors
- Reviewed and analyzed contract Income statements
- Assisted with monthly cash projections on contracted debtors
- Assisted in the preparation of the monthly financial statements
- Posted journals of accruals
- Assisted in the performance of the necessary reconciliations for
balance sheet accounts - Followed up on outstanding overdue invoices by consulting with
Operations - Provided ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management
- Confirmed intercompany balances with other business units
Accounts Payable Clerk
Tsebo Facilities Solutions
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
Education
No Degree -
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Potchefstroom High School For Boys
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial reporting
Financial analysis
Accounting and bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Accounts payable and receivable
Data analysis
MS office suite
Budget analysis
Account reconciliation
Financial statements
General ledger accounting
Variance analysis
Timeline
Accountant
Bidvest Protea Coin
08.2021 - Current
Financial Controller
Tsebo Facilities Solutions
09.2017 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
Tsebo Facilities Solutions
04.2013 - 08.2017
No Degree -
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Potchefstroom High School For Boys
04.2001 -