LUTHANDO MAKWAKWA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
5
5
Languages
Work History
Youth Committee Secretary
Restoration Of God's Glory Ministries
02.2022 - Current
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills relevant to fulfilling duties as a Committee Secretary.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for inquiries from other departments or external organizations regarding committee activities.
- Assisted with presentation preparation, ensuring clear communication of ideas during internal discussions or external engagements alike.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Improved accessibility to key documents through effective organization and filing systems within the office space.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently taking minutes during meetings and distributing them to relevant parties.
- Enhanced committee productivity by efficiently scheduling and organizing meetings.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinated logistics for events and conferences, ensuring smooth execution of important committee functions.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Trainee Auditor
AGSA
01.2022 - Current
- PFMA and MFMA audits
- Asset verification
- Analyzed financial data and records to identify irregularities, inefficiencies, or non-compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Compiled audit documentation, preparing working papers, and drafting audit findings and recommendations for inclusion in audit reports.
- Participated in training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in auditing, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.
- Worked closely with other team members and collaborating with auditors from different departments to complete audit assignments effectively and efficiently.
- ommunicated audit findings, recommendations, and any concerns effectively, both verbally and in writing, to audited entities and stakeholders.
Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Committee Chairperson
The FL Makwakwa Foundation (NPO)
12.2018 - Current
- Chaired annual conferences that provided valuable learning opportunities for industry professionals.
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Promoted organizational transparency by implementing clear reporting structures and open communication channels.
- Navigated complex negotiations successfully, securing beneficial partnerships and agreements for the organization.
- Provided guidance on policy development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Reviewed budgets regularly to ensure financial stability of the organization while making necessary adjustments.
Master of Ceremonies
Youth Talk Event
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed unforeseen challenges with poise and adaptability, ensuring minimal disruption to event proceedings.
- Followed strict guidelines for handling confidential information.
- Established rapport with guest speakers, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for their presentations.
- Prepared comprehensive scripts and run-of-show documents, contributing to seamless execution of events.
- Set up and maintained theater projection and sound systems.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by acknowledging diverse perspectives during interactive portions of events.
- Cleaned and sanitized seating areas between showings for adherence to sanitary standards.
- Ran concession stand by preparing food and serving drinks for patrons.
- Elevated audience engagement by incorporating humor and relevant anecdotes into event proceedings.
- Collaborated closely with event organizers to align content delivery with overarching themes and objectives.
- Enhanced audience experience by adapting presentation style according to the nature of each event segment.
- Greeted guests and welcomed patrons in support of company service policy.
Tutor
Mjokwane secondary school
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Implemented study skills workshops to improve retention rates among high school students.
- Fostered a passion for lifelong learning among high school students through engaging and interactive tutoring sessions.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Equipped students with test-taking strategies that led to higher scores on standardized exams.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and tailoring lessons to individual learning styles.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication for improved academic achievement.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Increased student confidence by providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Inspired students to set personal goals and achieve them through consistent effort and dedication.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques in tutoring sessions to help students overcome obstacles in their academic journey.
Bookkeeper
Somuhle Guest house
6 2015 - 12.2021
- Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Vacation work (Auditor)
AGSA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted physical inspections of assets to verify their existence, location, and condition.
- Reviewed supporting documentation, such as purchase invoices, lease agreements, and title deeds, to confirm the ownership and acquisition details of assets.
- Compared the information obtained through physical verification and documentation reviewed with the organization's financial records, such as the general ledger and fixed asset register, to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.
- Obtained confirmation from third parties, such as vendors, lessors, and financial institutions, regarding the ownership and valuation of assets held or financed by the organization.
- Documenedt the results of asset verification procedures, including any discrepancies identified, corrective actions taken, and recommendations for improving asset management practices.
Education
National senior certificate - Matric
Mjokwane Secondary School
Nkomazi 01.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of accounting science degree - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2018 - 05.2020
Postgraduate diploma in accounting science (CTA-Honors) - Accounting
Institute of Accounting Science
Alberton 02.2021 - 05.2021
Initial Test of Competence (ITC) - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
01.2023 - undefined
Skills
Certification
Jan 2018 Top achiever certificates in: Accounting, business studies and Economics
Accomplishments
- 2017 Top achiever in Business studies(Mpumalanga province)
- 2017 position 5 in Nkomazi east.
- Graduated in record time (Bachelor of accounting)
- Passed CTA(Honors) on first attempt.
- Passed SAICA ITC (2nd board exam)
- 2023 SAICA Trainee Trailblazer Finalist
- Young achiever of the year award (ABMF 2023)
- Young professional of the year award (AGSA 2023)
references
Sigciniwe Khumalo
Youth Chaiperson:Restoration of God's glory ministries
079 557 7500
Blessing Gumede
Manager: AGSA
083 524 7481
Dumisile Ngwenya
Committee secretary: The FL Makwakwa Foundation
066 086 9643
Thomas Makhubela
Accounting Teacher: Mjokwane Secondary school
079 760 0630
Timeline
Young professional of the year
03-2024
Jan 2018 Top achiever certificates in: Accounting, business studies and Economics
01-2024
Master of Ceremonies
Youth Talk Event
12.2023 - 12.2023
Oct 2023 Young Achiever of the year award (Sunrise Excellence awards)
10-2023
Initial Test of Competence (ITC) - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
01.2023 - undefined
Youth Committee Secretary
Restoration Of God's Glory Ministries
02.2022 - Current
Trainee Auditor
AGSA
01.2022 - Current
Postgraduate diploma in accounting science (CTA-Honors) - Accounting
Institute of Accounting Science
02.2021 - 05.2021
Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2020 - Current
Vacation work (Auditor)
AGSA
07.2019 - 08.2019
Committee Chairperson
The FL Makwakwa Foundation (NPO)
12.2018 - Current
Tutor
Mjokwane secondary school
11.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of accounting science degree - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 05.2020
National senior certificate - Matric
Mjokwane Secondary School
01.2013 - 05.2017
Bookkeeper
Somuhle Guest house
6 2015 - 12.2021
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