LIYABONA VAPI

Management Trainee

• Preparation of credit applications for customers.
• Assisting with the preparation of management account.
• Assisting with the analysis of the working capital.

• Preparation and reporting of daily P/L
• Preparation of reconciliations between the operational activities and the position moves on trade positions
• Daily valuations of open contracts against JSE published rates
• Daily valuations of open financial instrument positions against JSE published rates
• Accounting for additional costs
• Advising on cost allocations
• Preparation and reporting of FX exposures
• Managing the risk of FX exposure guided by the company limits
• Advising on a FX exposure breaches
• Month end activities: Reconciling reported P/L against ERP entries
• Preparing and reporting open contracts valuations against JSE provided rates
• Preparing and reporting inventory valuations against JSE provided rates
• Preparing month end journals to be uploaded on ERP.
• Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
• Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.

• Mentoring of trainees on/off the job.
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Consistently met deadlines for audit reports, helping maintain company reputation for reliability and professionalism.
• Providing guidance to the audit team and allocating work to be done.
• Obtaining and analyzing information about potential clients for tendering purposes.
• In charge of client billing, and reconciling the accounts receivable account for the client.
• Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
• Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
• Provided valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks identified during audits.

• Lead the team during an audit to ensure that the deadline was met.
• Assisted junior members of our team through their first audit by providing guidance when it was needed and being available for when they needed assistance.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
• Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
• Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
• Lead the audit of a JSE listing process for a client.
• Developed technical knowledge through formal study and workplace learning.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
• Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.

• Provided instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
• Promoted digital literacy among students by guiding them in using various software programs.
• Maintained a clean, organized workspace to promote a positive learning environment for all users.
• Enhanced computer lab efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for students.