Jim Skosana
Emalahleni,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in data analysis, systems and project management, and staff training. Proficient in Dynamics 365 Business Central, JDE, MBS, Job Boss, and Pastel. Skilled in Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data sorting. Adept at creating Power BI reports and managing production routing. Strong background in project costing, inventory control, and profitability assessment. Committed to leveraging problem-solving abilities and effective communication to drive organisational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Management Accountant
Fabchem Mining
Springs, South Africa
04.2017 - 01.2026
- Project/job costing
- Materials and labour variance analysis.
- Inventory analysis and reconciliation
- Production BOMs and routings
- Profit and loss reconciliation
- Gross profit margins and break-even analysis.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Admin expenses analysis (actuals vs budgets).
- Fixed assets management
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end journals
- System analysis and improvements
- Management Reports
- Consolidation
- Analysis of financial statements and audit reports.
- Power BI Tools (Reports creation and publication)
Assistant Accountant
Erifin Financial Management
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Analysis and preparations of financial statements.
- Monthly management reports
- Attorney Trust Audits
Accounts Receivable/Payable Administrator
Cargill RSA (Pty) Ltd
03.2009 - 02.2016
- Managing creditors and debtors accounts.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Inter-company executions
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Statutory reports
- Inventory management
- Month-end journals.
- Fixed assets
Education
B Tech Degree - Cost and Management Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
- Data analysis and creativity
- Systems and project management
- Staff training and development
- Problem solving and communication
- Computer: Dynamics 365 business central,JDE,MBS,Job boss and pastel
- Excel: Vlookup, pivot tables, charts and data sorting
- Project Costing and Inventory Control
- Power BI reports creation and publication
- Production routing management
- Profitability assessment
Interests
Research about Innovations and artificial intelligence, Participating in social activities, Charity work, Sports
Projects
Assistant project manager(New ERP system implementation)., I have collaborated with the IT manager and the director of operations in the lead for the successful implementation of the new ERP system.Post system implementation required technical support services and the company did not subscribed for this option . I am partnering with the IT manager to provide necessary technical support assistance to the end users.
Personal Details
- Date of Birth : 23 March 1982
- Nationality : South Africa
- Gender : Male
- Place : Emalahleni
Timeline
Management Accountant
Fabchem Mining
04.2017 - 01.2026
Assistant Accountant
Erifin Financial Management
04.2016 - 03.2017
Accounts Receivable/Payable Administrator
Cargill RSA (Pty) Ltd
03.2009 - 02.2016
National Diploma - Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2005 - 01.2007
B Tech Degree - Cost and Management Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology