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Litha Buso

Litha Buso

Financial Accountant
Randburg,Gauteng

Summary

Resourceful Accounting professional with strong background in continuous improvement and revenue performance analysis. Focused and organized with demonstrated success in achieving company goals through increased efficiency initiatives illustrated over 8 years in Payments sector.

Experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Financial Accountant

BankservAfrica
11.2015 - Current

Revenue and Accounts Receivables:

  • Managed revenue accounting cycle and ensured compliance with IFRS 15 accounting standard for monthly revenue exceeding R100 million
  • Oversee revenue analysis, management, calculations, and reporting functions on monthly; and on cash inflow, revenue, and debtors' books into monthly EXCO finance pack.
  • Manage and evaluate performance of 6 debtor team members while providing guidance to enhance efficiency and quality in all deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with Customer relationship managers, Product managers, and business support teams to develop pricing proposals and present pricing recommendations to senior management.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects related to pricing optimization and process improvement.

other:

  • Evaluate and maintain pricing models to support strategic pricing decisions across all products.
  • Maintain pricing data integrity and accuracy within company's pricing model.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits
  • Simplified financial data presentation to non-financial colleagues, facilitating informed decision-making throughout organization
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring smooth process with no major discrepancies found
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
  • Input financial data and produced reports using IBM analytics
  • Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices

Financial Assistant

Central Analytical Laboratory
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Responsible for accounting / bookkeeping functions for over 500 customers and over 50 suppliers, Calculate, reconcile, pay and remit VAT and other statutory requirements, Maintain age analysis of over R50mil debtors and over R20mil creditors, Compiling suppliers and debtor Journal - recons, Processing of cashbook, perform general administrative duties.

Financial Assistant

TS Credit
12.2010 - 08.2011
  • Capture and allocate all payments received, on daily basis, Process corrections of misallocation, Process refunds as and when required, Reconciliation of bank statements, Updating debtors accounts, Preparing payovers for clients.

Intern

Department of Correctional Services (Groenpunt)
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • To maintain control and discipline over inventories, assets, livestock and services in component at all times, To maintain estimates of expenditure, Update budget and expenditure records of the components, Obtaining information on revenue trends in the components for the various activity manager.

Education

CIMA Advanced Diploma - Accounting And Business Management

Chartered Institute For Management Accountants
UK
02.2021 - 12.2024

Advanced Certificate in Electronic Payments - Electronic Payments

Payments Association of South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2024 - 05.2024

Foundation Certificate in Payments - Payments

Payments Association of South Africa
South Africa
09.2023 - 12.2023

CIMA Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Chartered Institute For Management Accountants
UK
02.2017 - 06.2018

National Diploma: Accounting -

Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha
01.2007 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Dordrecht High School
Dordrecht
01.2006 - 12.2006

Skills

Problem-Solving

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Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam Firstly I would like to thank you for the time for considering my application for the position at hand. I am an ambitious individual who is currently studying CIMA Advanced Diploma at Chartered Institute for Management Accountants. I know with your companies accuracies you will add value to my passion and academic journey. At this stage in my career, I am ready to make the leap of consulting. I am currently working as Financial Accountant at BankservAfrica and in my current , I have sharpend my skills in financial reporting, account reconciliation, audit coordination. My experience spans over 12 years, during which I have consistently demonstrated my ability to handle a wide range of accounting responsibilities with precision and efficiency. I am dedicated to the work I do and i am keen on following through with every task or duty, I'm assigned and keep a positive outlook to benefit the company and inspire other employees. I enjoy working in fastpaced environments and adapt to new processes by quickly learning new skills. I have been a part of many teams in my professional career, working with others comes naturally to me. I hereby hope to understand the objectives, culture and work ethic at your company, My excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), Punctuality, Ability to work under pressure and in a team, Attention to detail and Excellent Organizational skills will enable me to bring impressive contributions to your dynamic and innovative company. In that regard, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and possibility of joining your organization. Please find enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from you. Your Sincerely Khanyisile Litha Buso

Employer

South African Bankers Services Company (Pty) Ltd

Employer Address

243 Booysens Road, Selby

Employer P O Box

P.O Box 62443, Marshalltown, 2107

Driver License

Code 8

Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: African
  • Date of Birth: 09/03/89
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Mrs M Brown, BankservAfrika, Senior Financial Manager, Madaleneb@bankservafrica.com, 082 555 1649
  • Mr T Wheatley, Central Analytical Laboratory, Financial Manager, TWheatly@calsa.co.za, 072 859 4693
  • Mrs S Landsberg, TS Credit, Senior Financial Assistant, Sannete@trifectacapital.com, 084 701 4265
  • Mr JJ April, Department of Correctional Services (Groenpunt Centre), Chef User / Mentor, Jabulani.april@dcs.gov.za, 016 370 2368 / 073 621 7525

Timeline

Advanced Certificate in Electronic Payments - Electronic Payments

Payments Association of South Africa
01.2024 - 05.2024

Foundation Certificate in Payments - Payments

Payments Association of South Africa
09.2023 - 12.2023

CIMA Advanced Diploma - Accounting And Business Management

Chartered Institute For Management Accountants
02.2021 - 12.2024

CIMA Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Chartered Institute For Management Accountants
02.2017 - 06.2018

Financial Accountant

BankservAfrica
11.2015 - Current

Financial Assistant

Central Analytical Laboratory
04.2011 - 03.2013

Financial Assistant

TS Credit
12.2010 - 08.2011

Intern

Department of Correctional Services (Groenpunt)
01.2009 - 12.2010

National Diploma: Accounting -

Nelson Mandela University
01.2007 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Dordrecht High School
01.2006 - 12.2006
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