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Kenalemang Kopang

Kenalemang Kopang

Professional Accountant (SAIPA-49126)
Kuruman,Northern Cape

Summary

22years’ experience in Financial accounting, Budget Management, Municipal finance and government accounting systems positions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Diretor: Accounting and Reporting

Northen Cape Treasury
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitor the implementation of the accounting standards (GRAP), and review the quality of the Annual financial statements.
  • Monitor compliance with the financial reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate the provision of accounting Services & Support
  • Provide feedback to municipalities on all the reports submitted to A&R,
  • Facilitation of CFO forums and training of Municipal officials on GRAP related issues
  • Manage the resources of the component,


Acting Director: Cluster 3

Northen Cape Department Of Health
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensure the implementation of the Municipal Budget Framework: and guide the monitoring of the preparation of the service delivery and budget implementation plan within the regulated timeframe. Prepare the district’s consolidated monthly and quarterly budget performance report. Coordinate preparation of half-yearly budget performance reports and adjustment budgets. revenue management performance and guide to improve financial sustainability. Promote the effective implementation of Accounting and reporting services within municipalities. Guide the development and implementation of AG Action Plan, Liaise with AGSA on municipal audit matters, Guide the preparation of the annual financial statements in line with norms and standards. Guide the interpretation of accounting standards. Guide the review of interim and draft annual financial statements. ensure the effectiveness of the District Risk Management Forum. provide inputs into Municipal risk and internal auditors’ Forum guide developing and implementing a Risk Management Policy and Risk Management strategy. effective and efficient management of resources including HRM within the Directorate: Manage the budget, financial resources, and assets; Sign performance agreements with staff; Assess the bi-annual performance and annual reviews of all staff members.
  • Collaborated with organizational leadership to expedite the placement and implementation of the new structure.

Deputy Director: Mun Finance: Budgets

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
06.2015 - 03.2023

Collaborated with other stakeholders to ensure the smooth functioning of organizational activities. Manage and assist municipalities in complying with the budget preparation process, Sensitize officials responsible for the submission of the Budget Process Plan, Provide support in the implementation of the Schedule of Key deadlines, Assist with capacity building within Municipalities, Manage the evaluation of municipal budgets, adjustments, drafts, and final budgets and provide feedback. Conduct draft budget engagements and give feedback to municipalities. Submit the assessment of the budgets to the Provincial Office and municipalities. Manage the process of aligning the budgets with the annual financial statements and budget returns. Conduct a review of the analysis of Sec. 71 year monitoring reports, provide feedback to municipalities, and assist in the management of in-year monitoring (including mid-year budget and performance assessment). Conduct mid-year budget and performance assessments, consolidate municipality IYM reports, and manage the verification process for publications by the National Treasury on conditional grants and Section 71 reports. Manage the process of MSCOA implementation. Increase overall efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Deputy Director: Budget Analyst

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
07.2014 - 05.2019
  • Prepare Provincial Budget Process timetable to EXCO for endorsement, Prepare and issue Treasury, Budget Format and Adjustment Guidelines, Workshop departments on the Provincial Guidelines (Budget Formats and Treasury Guidelines), Assist departments and check for the correctness of budget submissions, Prepare and issue allocation letters to provincial departments, Assessment of PMTEC submissions by departments and generation of reports, Produce accurate Adjustment Estimates and Provincial Revenue Expenditure Appropriation Bills, Prepare inputs in line with terms of reference in preparation for the benchmark meeting with National Treasury, Facilitate submission and consolidation of section 40 cash flow projections to the National Treasury, Receipt and verification of the department’s monthly in-year monitoring reports for consolidation, Analyze and relate financial information to program objectives and performance results,
  • Collaborated with departments to ensure the smooth functioning of organizational activities, Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Assistant Director: Financial and Budget Man

NC Department Of Health
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Provide financial accounting and budgeting for the pharmaceutical depot operations, Establish and maintain internal control systems, Monitor expenditures and guard against unauthorized, wasteful, and fruitless expenditures, manage Human, Physical, and financial resources, Assist with the compilation of annual and interim Financial Statements
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and departmental operations.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of the departmental business operations.

Assistant Director: Banking and Cashflow

Department Of Health
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Manage the cash flow of the Department and ensure that all outflow and inflow of cash is accounted for in the books of the Department, Submissions to Provincial treasury of Fund Requisition and Cash Flow, Perform bank, cash flow and expenditure reconciliations, Ensure that financial transactions of the department are fairly and accurately reflected on the general ledger.(Suspense Accounts), Monitor and control the transversal system (BAS) as well as the effective utilization of the financial management system, Coordinate & compile all information of compliance with all legislative requirements and submit to provincial Treasury. Assist with compilation of annual and interim Financial Statements, Supervise & control the work of the subordinates and submit reports to the manager on a regular basis, Chairperson of the monthly trial balance/ledger meetings, Trained and mentored new employees on departmental practices and business operations.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of my area of responsibility.

State Accountant: Banking and Cashflow

NC: Department Of Health
01.2005 - 08.2007

Verifying the correctness and completeness of entries made against the bank account, Management of bank reconciliation process, Reconciliation and clearing of bank-related suspense accounts, liaising with revenue unit with all revenue-related matters, Compilation of the Bank Reconciliation statement on a monthly basis, Responsible for month-end and financial year-end closure, liaison officer between PT and the department

Fin Inter (Snr Acc Clerk)

National Department Of Health
06.2002 - 12.2003

NC and EC: Financial Administrative work, providing financial and administrative support to the provincial departments, Data capture, Handling of payment queries, Verification of payments, Salary, administrative work, Tax recalculation (Issuing of IRP5’s), Handling Tax and leave gratuities queries and Processing of journals, Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment, Supported administrative staff with the timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

UNISA
GAUTENG
04.2001 -

Professional Affiliation - Accounting

South African Institutes of Professional Acc
Gauteng
04.2001 -

Certificate BAS - Computer System Administration

SITA
PRETORIA
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Accounting And Business Management

PARKTOWN COLLEGE
GAUTENG
04.2001 -

No Degree - Computer Systems Analysis

SITA
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Public Finance

UNISA
PRETORIA
04.2001 -

CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER COURSES - COMPUTER STUDIES

BOSTON CITY CAMPUS
04.2001 -

Skills

Meetings and presentations

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Affiliations

South African Institute of Professional Accountants

Additional Information

Code: B, drivers licence

Drivers Licence

Code B: South african drivers License

NATIONALITY

South African

Gender

Female

Contact Numbers

080 450 7142

081 487 1505

Timeline

Deputy Diretor: Accounting and Reporting

Northen Cape Treasury
04.2023 - Current

Acting Director: Cluster 3

Northen Cape Department Of Health
11.2022 - 04.2023

Deputy Director: Mun Finance: Budgets

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
06.2015 - 03.2023

Deputy Director: Budget Analyst

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
07.2014 - 05.2019

Assistant Director: Financial and Budget Man

NC Department Of Health
09.2012 - 06.2014

Assistant Director: Banking and Cashflow

Department Of Health
09.2007 - 09.2012

State Accountant: Banking and Cashflow

NC: Department Of Health
01.2005 - 08.2007

Fin Inter (Snr Acc Clerk)

National Department Of Health
06.2002 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

UNISA
04.2001 -

Professional Affiliation - Accounting

South African Institutes of Professional Acc
04.2001 -

Certificate BAS - Computer System Administration

SITA
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Accounting And Business Management

PARKTOWN COLLEGE
04.2001 -

No Degree - Computer Systems Analysis

SITA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Public Finance

UNISA
04.2001 -

CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER COURSES - COMPUTER STUDIES

BOSTON CITY CAMPUS
04.2001 -
Kenalemang KopangProfessional Accountant (SAIPA-49126)