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Lindiwe Sharon Ntuli

Durban

Summary

I have a proven track record of over 15 years in the Finance and Procurement environment with effective communication and interpersonal skills which enables me to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. A clear ability and knowledge of various computer programs and willingness to pick up and develop new skills makes me efficient, proactive and competent. I have studied various programs that have helped me achieve and maintain a high level of competency within my environment.

Diligent administrator with solid background in financial administration. Managed financial records, budgets, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and reporting, contributing to informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Overview

1825
1825
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Administrator / Procurement Specialist

Bulk Connections
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitating the onboarding process of new and potential suppliers
  • Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures
  • Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
  • Influence key internal & external stakeholder relationships to drive delivery of company and procurement objectives
  • Strategic & Tactical Procurement of a portfolio of materials, goods or services within a category
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as BEE status, Ethics and POPIA
  • Maintaining good supplier relations
  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
  • Creating Purchase orders and processing of GRN's
  • Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio's suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required
  • Ensure supply agreements where applicable are negotiated, implemented, and managed
  • Processing of supplier invoices and payment allocations accurately on the accounting system
  • Ensure that all documentation are valid according to relevant statutory requirements and company policies
  • Matching of all creditors documentation prior to submitting for payment
  • Preparation of creditors reconciliations and payment requisitions
  • Ensure that suppliers are paid timeously
  • Review of supplier agreements and negotiation of rates with selected suppliers
  • Maintenance and review of all creditors-related suspense accounts
  • Maintenance of the supplier master file
  • Resolve queries with suppliers
  • Providing support to the branch admin departments
  • Batching and filing of documents timeously
  • Full Debtors Function
  • Processing and reconciliation of cashbooks
  • Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 180 employees and maintained all associated files.
  • Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
  • Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
  • Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
  • Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.

Assistant State Accountant (Sport Assistant)

Department of Sports and Recreation
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Computer Packages: BAS, Excel, MS Office
  • Administrative work in support of the Department of Budgets
  • Prepares and signs purchase orders
  • Cheque requisitions and work orders for purchases and requests
  • Discussion of major expenditures with respective Managers
  • Reviews of departmental accounts
  • Prepares signed-off budget
  • Preparing Journals and adjustments
  • Data Entries
  • Cashflows
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll, and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Finance and HR Administrator

Babothi Turnkey Construction
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Computer Packages: Pastel, VIP Payroll, MS Office
  • Maintenance of Quality Management System
  • Bookkeeping to Trial balance
  • Assist with management reports and cash flow
  • Compile and submit VAT returns and PAYE
  • Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
  • Conduct monthly payroll
  • Management of leave applications, ESS
  • Managing recruitment and selection process
  • Addressing employee demands and grievances with management
  • Making sure that the Basic conditions of Employment are adhered to
  • Managing Employee Safety as stipulated by the Health and Safety at Work Act 2005
  • Managing and reporting as required by the Employment Equity Act
  • HR administrative duties and general office management
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
  • Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
  • Developed policies and procedures that align with company objectives and legal requirements.
  • Conducted thorough recruitment processes to attract top talent in the industry.

Accounts Assistant

AME Africa Healthcare
09.2008 - 03.2019
  • Computer Packages: MS Office, AccPac, VIP Payroll
  • Reconciliation of suppliers accounts
  • Prepare Creditors Payment batch
  • Reconciling to the general ledger
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Allocation of payments
  • Requesting of missing Invoices
  • Follow up on O/S balances
  • Processing Payment
  • Raising PO's
  • Capturing of Invoices on System
  • Assistance with monthly payroll
  • Management of leave applications, ESS
  • Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
  • Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
  • Assistance with HR Administrative Duties
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.

Bookkeeper

Kevin Stone CA SA
05.2003 - 07.2008
  • Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by management
  • Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary
  • Tag and monitor fixed assets
  • Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner
  • Take all reasonable discounts on supplier invoices
  • Pay any debt as it comes due for payment
  • Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
  • Issue invoices to customers
  • Ensure that receivables are collected promptly
  • Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
  • Conduct a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure accuracy
  • Maintain petty cash fund
  • Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

Administration

Department of Education
11.200 - 12.2001
  • Checking and verification of marks after being marked.
  • Performed financial administration for over 500 company accounts.

Education

ND Management - Finance

Durban University of Technology
Durban
11.2018

Bachelor of Technology Management -

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01.2018

Specialist Human Resource Management (NQF6) -

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01.2016

Cost and management Accounting -

Varsity College
Durban
01.2009

Bookkeeping -

Varsity College
Durban
01.2005

Grade 12 -

Grosvenor Girls High School
Durban
01.1998

Skills

  • Accpac
  • VIP Payroll
  • Excel
  • ESS
  • Access
  • Pastel
  • K2
  • Discrepancy investigations

References

  • Nokuthula Mkhwane, Director, Department of Sports and Recreation, 071 876 6986
  • Sindisiwe Tutani, CFO, Department of Social Development EC, 083 770 0587
  • Sithembile Myeni, HR Manager, Chushisanani Mzansi, 031 701 8002 / 073 708 8161

Personal Information

Total Experience: I have a proven track record of over 15 years in the Finance and Procurement environment with effective communication and interpersonal skills which enables me to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. A clear ability and knowledge of various computer programs and willingness to pick up and develop new skills makes me efficient, proactive and competent. I have studied various programs that have helped me achieve and maintain a high level of competency within my environment.

Timeline

Finance Administrator / Procurement Specialist

Bulk Connections
08.2022 - Current

Assistant State Accountant (Sport Assistant)

Department of Sports and Recreation
11.2021 - 08.2022

Finance and HR Administrator

Babothi Turnkey Construction
04.2019 - 08.2021

Accounts Assistant

AME Africa Healthcare
09.2008 - 03.2019

Bookkeeper

Kevin Stone CA SA
05.2003 - 07.2008

ND Management - Finance

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology Management -

Durban University of Technology

Specialist Human Resource Management (NQF6) -

Durban University of Technology

Cost and management Accounting -

Varsity College

Bookkeeping -

Varsity College

Grade 12 -

Grosvenor Girls High School

Administration

Department of Education
11.200 - 12.2001
Lindiwe Sharon Ntuli