KELEBOGILE PAULINE MAKHAFOLA
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Sage Evolution, CaseWare, and DraftWorx. Specialises in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, ensuring compliance and governance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and effective decision-making, contributing to team success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
South African Policing Union
Pretoria, Gauteng
2024.09 - Current
- Oversee financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Review and update internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Ensure accurate tax filings (PAYE), avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Streamline invoice processing to minimize errors and accelerate payment cycles.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments to mitigate potential losses.
- Leading forecasting exercises to anticipate future business needs.
- Analyze complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Provide key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Manage team of junior finance professionals, fostering skills development and career growth.
- Review bookkeeping and management accounts to ensure accuracy and clarity of financial reports.
- Collaborate closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
Assistant audit manager
Nexia SAB&T
Centurion, South Africa
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Managed junior audit trainees for improved team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards for reliable auditing practices.
- Prepared audit schedules which resulted in timely completion of audits.
- Participated in weekly, monthly and annual planning activities, contributing significantly to organizational goals.
- Liaised with clients to maintain professional relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining internal processes.
- Provision of feedback to trainees in terms of their competency level and development areas
- Provide on the job training and training for junior auditors
- Maintain clear communication lines with the Director on the audit, providing updates and challenges on audits.
Audit Supervisor
Futshane Consulting
Johannesburg
2023.06 - 2024.04
- Audit Supervisor on AYO Technologies. I reperformed the group consolidations journals and preparation of consolidated financial statements. This also Includes confirming the presentation and disclosure of respective financial statements notes
- Audit supervisor on GCCT where I drafted the audit plan, determine the audit budget, determination of team make up and develop timelines for the audit.
- Manage client expectations, the request for information and external client meetings to ensure deadlines are being met.
- Preparing audit reports.
- Review of working papers, provide technical guidance/coaching, coordination with the team and review of findings.
- Ensuring compliance with auditing standards and company policies.
- Evaluating performance of audit team and providing them feedback.
Senior Accountant (Audit Trainee)
Futshane Consulting
Johannesburg
2021.05 - 2023.05
- Perform planning and risk assessment procedures for audit clients (i.e. developing the audit approach, identifying applicable reporting frameworks, laws, as well as regulations).
- Assess the appropriateness of client's accounting policies.
- Provide guidance on accounting and auditing procedures, as well as best practices to team members.
- Prepare the audit budget, including variances, planning for expected overtime where required, need for additional resources and expected recoveries.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Responsible for sections requiring attention to detail, such as payroll, reviewing financial statements and confirming compliance to laws and regulations.
Senior Accountant (Audit Trainee)
KPMG
Johannesburg
2018.01 - 2020.10
- Database compilation and management procedures (i.e. banking client).
- Part of the transformation committee where we identified issues encountered by trainees and ensuring that all trainees are afforded the same opportunities.
- Execution/Testing of junior sections (i.e. revenue, leases, property plant and equipment).
- Effective leading of meetings for audit teams and clients.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Honors - CTA
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State Province 2017.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - B.com Acc Honors
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State Province 2015.01 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State Province 2012.01 - 2014.12
Grade 12 -
Sol Plaatje Secondary School
Mahikeng, Northwest ProvinceAPT and SAICA APC Board exam -
SAICA
Skills
- Microsoft Office - Experienced
- Sage Accounting - Experienced
- DraftWox - Experienced
- CaseWare - Experienced
- Fixed asset accounting - Experienced
- Critical thinking and problem solving - Experienced
- Decision Making - Experienced
- Leadership and Team-work - Experienced
- Adaptability - Experienced
- Works well under pressure
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Communication Skills - Experienced
- Fast Learner - Expert
- Leadership engagement
Audit Client Portfolio
- Standard Bank Investment Banking
- Growthpoint Properties
- International Housing solutions
- Nestle Defined Benefit Pension Fund
- FAIS Ombud
- Airport Companies South Africa
- AYO Technology Solutions Group and Company
- Global Command Control Technologies
- Tech Mahindra
- South African Policing Union
- ABSA AVAF Componenet audit
- ACSA
Timeline
Finance Manager
South African Policing Union
2024.09 - Current
Assistant audit manager
Nexia SAB&T
2024.05 - 2024.09
Audit Supervisor
Futshane Consulting
2023.06 - 2024.04
Senior Accountant (Audit Trainee)
Futshane Consulting
2021.05 - 2023.05
Senior Accountant (Audit Trainee)
KPMG
2018.01 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Accounting Honors - CTA
University of the Free State
2017.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - B.com Acc Honors
University of the Free State
2015.01 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of the Free State
2012.01 - 2014.12
Grade 12 -
Sol Plaatje Secondary School
APT and SAICA APC Board exam -
SAICA