LEONARDINA MALELEKA

• Implemented finance internal controls and addressed any control weaknesses identified.
• Performed daily finance transactions relating to invoice capturing, payments and revenue recoveries.
• Performed Intercompany transactions and confirmations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Prepared annual individual entity and group consolidated financial statements and reconciliations.
• Developed IFRS and TAX technical write-ups to enhance effective financial reporting.
• Prepared year end group consolidations instructions to provide guidance to the subsidiaries.
• Prepared and submitted Tax returns (Monthly VAT returns and provisional and year end Tax returns).
• Liaised with Internal and external auditors to clear audit findings and monitor implementation of audit action plans.
• Developed policies and provided appropriate IFRS expertise for Revenue, Assets and other expenses.
• Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
• Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy by ensuring compliance to IFRS and National Treasury reporting guidelines.

Audited Transnet Group SOC Ltd

• Identified possible operational and financial risks pertaining to divisions within the group though review of the Board and executives committees reports.
• Provided media reports write-up for the interim financial statements.
• Assessed the financial viability of various divisions within the Transnet group and recommended improvements where applicable.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management during Audit Steerco Meetings.
• Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.

Audited Municipal Demarcation Board and a municipality

• Identified control gaps in Asset Management processes, procedures and systems through in-depth walk-throughs and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• I prepared Management Reports and Audit Reports to be presented in Audit and Risk Committee.
• Prepared high quality working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings in terms of AGSA methodology.
• Reviewed processed year end journal entries and provided guidance on additional journal entries to be posted.

Audited DHA and DPE Audits

• Prepared Management Reports and Audit reports to be presented in Audit and Risk Committees.
• Coached, trained and mentored Trainees to ensure that they are fully equipped to perform Audits on Annual Financial statements and adequately perform risk assessments
• Reviewed acquisition, disposals and maintenance of Assets of the entity's and recommended appropriate remedial action.
• Responsible for project management and driving efficiencies within team
• Reviewed internal controls on Asset management, General Ledger, Expenditure, Revenue, business processes, compliance audit and formulating overall audit conclusion and providing audit opinion together with Senior management
• Audited performance objectives and provided appropriate recommendations to management to achieve targets
• Performed Financial statements Audits to determine credibility of reported financial information and performance
• Audited supply chain and provided recommendations to management on areas of improvement
• Audit and determination of Irregular expenditure and fruitless and wasteful expenditure
• Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Reviewed and assessed integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Audited The Film and Publication Board, South African Airways, DMRE Mining Trust, and Government Printing works

• I was part of the Audit team that was responsible for complex audits that dealt with complex transactions and group consolidations on South African Airways where i audited and/or reviewed Opening balances and test of detail on various accounting standards including IAS 16 (Leases), IFRS 15 (Revenue), IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments, IAS 2(Inventory) , Related Parties (IAS24), Income taxes (IAS 24) Consolidations in terms (IFRS 3 and 10)
• I was part of the team that prepared Management Reports and Audit reports to be presented in Audit and Risk Committee.
• Reviewed and analyzed Supply Chain Management information received from Audit Clients for adequacy and relevance in terms of Treasury regulations and PFMA standards
• Coached and mentored junior trainees to ensure that they are fully equipped to perform Audits of Annual Financial statements, performance information and adequately perform risk assessments
• Drafted, issued, and reviewed high quality communication of findings with adequate recommendations as well as audit reports using acceptable standards and AGSA audit methodology
• Consulted clients on internal control systems development and and provided audit program improvements.
• Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.

Audited Department of Home Affairs, DIRCO and various Municipalities.

• Executed assessment of engagement risk, significant financial statement items through analytical evaluations thereby ensuring sound cash management
• I was also seconded to perform International Audits where I traveled to Asia (Jordan and China) on behalf of DHA and DIRCO.
• Effectively communicated with both stakeholders and team in terms of deliverable dates, organizing resources such as work allocation, project management and leading effective meetings
• Drafted, issued, and reviewed high quality communication of findings with adequate recommendations as well as audit reports using acceptable standards and audit methodology
• I was part of Revenue team where we remotely audited South African Embassies in different parts of the world on behalf of department of Home Affairs and Department of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO)
• Audited Assets, Expenditure management, Revenue, procurement and supply chain Management and provided an opinion on compliance with National Treasury PFMA and MFMA requirements.
• Assisted management with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc as assigned.

• Prepared monthly and quarterly reports of high quality reports to Directors on financial performance
• Liaised with auditors, accountants and suppliers
• Reviewed monthly and quarterly reconciliations of Revenue, Expenditure and Payroll across all divisions.
• Ensured SARS legislation is followed regarding VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and other relevant statutory submissions
• Ensured that VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliations and returns are correctly and timely submitted by team
• Assisted in preparation of KPI reports per division
• Ensured company compliance with all statutory, regulatory, banking, tax and other internal and external operating, reporting and record keeping requirements
• Reviewed and implemented finance/ accounting and other related policies to ensure strong and effective internal controls
• Developed and reviewed trends and projections for the firm's finances to ensure that profitability is maintained
• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities and creditors management
• Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
• Reviewed and maintained Asset register of organization.

I started a service consultant and got promoted to being a Branch Manager after 8 months of joining the organization. I further acted as a Regional Operations Manager as and when required.

• Prepared monthly and quarterly submissions of high quality reports to senior management on branch's performance
• Effectively managed Debtors collections processes and implemented methods to improve debtors collection book for branch thereby increasing profits
• Compiled and analyzed data for review by senior management of loan loss reports to measure portfolio performance.
• Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.
• Identified areas of improvement and implemented corrective actions that met challenges and leveraged growth opportunities
• Managed team's deliverables, including work plans, resource allocation and management, business processes, and systems as well as change and innovation
• Contributed to team's compliance with governance, risk management and information management policies and procedures relevant to Bank
• Managed branch as a profit Centre, ensuring appropriate balance of products sold, service experience, and expenses
• Managed and mentored consultants through effective performance appraisals, handling of disciplinary matters and monitoring staff attendance
• Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
• Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
• Negotiated payment plans with customers to prevent accounts from entering collections.
• Compiled and analyzed data for review by senior management of loan loss reports to measure portfolio performance.
• Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.