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KEHUMILE TAJE

Senior Accountant : Expenditure
Sasolburg

Summary

Experienced professional with 10 Years in Local Government Sector specializing in Expenditure. 3 Years in Retail Banking sector bolstered skills in operations, finance, customer relations management, and strategy. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with high professionalism, patience, and efficiency. Seeking challenging position in innovative organization to expand experience and collaborate with inspirational leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10077
10077
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Accountant: Expenditure

Local Government
Sasolburg
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Fezile Dabi District Municipality
  • Invoice Verification: Review and verify payment source documents (invoices) for accuracy before processing payments.
  • Ensure quantities and payable amounts match and that documents are signed by authorized signatories.
  • Check for errors or omissions; refer documents back to the SCM office if found.
  • Send invoices with errors from direct payments back to user departments.
  • Examine VAT implications, check for invoice duplications, and post to the system to create liabilities.
  • Review monthly creditor lists to confirm all outstanding amounts are paid and budget allocations are correct.
  • Ensure the available balance in budget votes is sufficient to cover invoices.
  • Reconcile individual creditor accounts with supplier statements before payment.
  • Creditors Payment: Authorize payment vouchers on the Solar financial system for EFT or cheque payments.
  • Create voucher numbers and upload EFT transaction files to the Cash focus system for payment execution.
  • Submit vouchers with supporting documents for review by CFO/Manager Financial Operations/Deputy Manager Finance.
  • Release Cash focus files for final payment authorization, including all supporting documents.
  • Print EFT proof of payment reports, hand over to the Expenditure Accountant for filing.
  • Ensure all payments are marked as paid or canceled.
  • Verify that payments are protected against resubmission.
  • Ensure all payment vouchers are filed with their supporting documents and EFT reports.
  • Creditors Reconciliation: Match supplier statements with actual invoices and payments for the period.
  • Review updates in the creditors module against physical invoices.
  • VAT Reconciliation: Prepare and upload VAT201 on the SARS e-filing system; manage payments.
  • Address and report on VAT queries from SARS.
  • Support SARS during VAT audits.
  • Handle objections for VAT discrepancies when needed.
  • Request interest on late VAT payments from SARS.
  • Perform VAT reconciliations for financial statements.
  • Payroll Administration: Upload salary batch files to Cash Focus for bank processing.
  • Ensure adherence to payment procedures for payments outside regular payroll, whether by cheque or EFT.
  • Prepare and transmit electronic income tax data files to the Receiver of Revenue.
  • Financial Reporting: Review reports on unforeseen and unavoidable expenditures not budgeted for.
  • Generate and present creditor age analysis reports to the Manager Financial Operations/CFO.
  • Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Accountant: Expenditure

Fezile Dabi District Municipality
Sasolburg
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Accounting Administration: Analyze expenditure processes using supporting documents to resolve procedural deviations.
  • Reconciled creditor accounts for insurance, fuel, and salaries, ensuring accurate ledger postings.
  • Calculated statutory payments like VAT, verifying transactions for compliance.
  • Managed electronic payment sequences, authorizing transfers to creditor accounts, and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Supported the consolidation of expenditure data for financial statements.
  • Prepared statistical reports on expenditure trends, explaining deviations.
  • Facilitated internal/external audits by providing necessary documentation and approvals.
  • Supplier Management: Added and updated supplier details in the database.
  • Managed invoice capture for orders, sundries, travel, refunds, and donations to create obligations.
  • Communication: Handled queries on settlement discounts and outstanding payments.
  • Guided suppliers through payment procedures and document requirements.
  • Managed correspondence related to claims on outstanding amounts.

Finance Intern

Fezile Dabi District Municipality
Sasolburg
04.2015 - 05.2019
  • Supply Chain Management: Sourced and captured compliant quotations.
  • Confirmed orders with suppliers and processed invoices after verifying goods/services.
  • Budget and Treasury: Compiled and prepared monthly budget statements, implementing budget reforms.
  • Generated monthly expenditure reports.
  • Processed virement requests from departments.
  • Compliance: Assisted in preparing grant registers.
  • Identified and monitored financial risks.
  • Managed preparation and reporting for Section 71.

Take-on Team Leader

Capitec Bank
Klerksdorp
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Workplace Banking Division
  • Responsible for gaining access to reputable employers and building relationships with employers
  • To promote the value proposition and full range of Capitec Bank products and services to both the employer and employees for optimization; to drive sales and business growth.
  • Execute and administer the sales and optimization process on site and so achieve sales and optimization targets for the area.
  • Workplace Banking Division

Service Consultant

Capitec Bank
Kroonstad
05.2011 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Free State Region
  • Second in charge in the absence of branch manager.
  • Assist clients with their transactional banking requirements.
  • Conducting credit assessments and issuing credit to clients.
  • Conduct tele-marketing.
  • Perform cashier responsibilities.
  • Sourcing clients from various industries for the branch.
  • Free State Region

Education

Certificate of completion - Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts for Financial Officials

School of Government
South Africa
03.2023

Certificate - Conveyancing Practice and Finance

South African Law School
Randburg, South Africa
10.2022

Certificate Municipal Finance Management Programme - Municipal Financial Management

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Management Science

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
04.2010

Senior Certificate - Matric

Potchefstroom High School For Boys
Potchefstroom, South Africa
12.2005

Skills

  • Expenditure Management

  • Proficient in BCX Solar System with 10 years experience

  • Proficient in excel and office package

  • Statistical Reporting

  • Working under pressure

  • Month-end closing management

  • Customer-focused

  • Critical Thinking

  • Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Audit preparation

  • Audit support

  • Internal controls implementation

  • Value added tax compliance

  • Team Training

Cellphone Number

074586135

References

 Name and Surname: Mr. Johan Reyneke
Position: Former Manager: Financial Operations

 Contact Details: 082 371 2654
Company Name :  Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Name and Surname : Ms. T. Msibi
Position : IDP Officer
Contact Details: 060 654 9403
Company Name :  Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Name and Surname : M. Moeketsi

Position : Manager Supply Chain and Expenditure

Contact Details: 

Company Name : Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Timeline

Senior Accountant: Expenditure

Local Government
01.2022 - Current

Accountant: Expenditure

Fezile Dabi District Municipality
04.2019 - 01.2022

Finance Intern

Fezile Dabi District Municipality
04.2015 - 05.2019

Take-on Team Leader

Capitec Bank
08.2012 - 06.2014

Service Consultant

Capitec Bank
05.2011 - 07.2012

Certificate of completion - Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts for Financial Officials

School of Government

Certificate - Conveyancing Practice and Finance

South African Law School

Certificate Municipal Finance Management Programme - Municipal Financial Management

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Commerce - Management Science

Rhodes University

Senior Certificate - Matric

Potchefstroom High School For Boys

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