JOYCE TSIGA
Accountant / Grants Officer
PRETORIA
Summary
Driven by a passion for financial excellence and strategic growth, I leveraged my expertise in budget management and problem-solving at HISP to enhance fundraising strategies and streamline grant processes. My proactive approach led to significant improvements in financial reporting and compliance, showcasing my ability to drive projects to success while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Projects Accountant/Grant Officer
Health Information Systems Information HISP
01.2015 - Current
- Accountant Duties
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting. - Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 200 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Grants Management Duties
- Enhanced internal grant application processes, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency.
- Successfully managed multiple grant projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Coordinated site visits with funders to showcase the tangible impacts of their investments in the community served by our organization.
- Ensured compliance with all funder requirements through diligent record-keeping and documentation procedures.
- Provided expert guidance to program staff on grant management strategies, enhancing overall team performance.
- Developed annual work plan by helping establish benchmarks.
- Managed grants calendar to meet proposal and report deadlines.
- Created detailed budgets for grant applications, aligning project costs with anticipated resources and outcomes.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Accountant Assistant
CELL LIFE
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial data, adhering to company policies and industry best practices.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
Accountant
MBCA BANK (NEDBANK GROUP)
09.2003 - 01.2012
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
HARARE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 04.2001 -
Certificate - Risk Management
UNISA
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
CIMA
UNITED KINGDOM 10.2024 - Current
BBA - Project Management
STADIO
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2020 - 04.2022
Skills
Budget Planning
Timeline
High School Diploma -
CIMA
10.2024 - Current
BBA - Project Management
STADIO
01.2020 - 04.2022
Projects Accountant/Grant Officer
Health Information Systems Information HISP
01.2015 - Current
Accountant Assistant
CELL LIFE
05.2013 - 12.2014
Accountant
MBCA BANK (NEDBANK GROUP)
09.2003 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
04.2001 -
Certificate - Risk Management
UNISA
04.2001 -
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