MAKOBE PRECIOUS MAPUNYA
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented SAICA Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) with over 10 years in external and internal audit, financial accounting, and compliance. Expertise in leading audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, and preparing Annual Financial Statements in adherence to IFRS and other regulations. Currently, as Financial Accountant in mining, manages month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis while supporting external audits.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Salungano Group
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Perform month-end and year-end financial close processes.
- Prepare VAT reconciliations and statutory reporting schedules.
- Prepare and post journals in SAP.
- Review and reconcile general ledger, bank, creditor, debtor, loan and investment accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation.
- Prepare accruals, provisions and prepayments to reflect true financial position.
- Monitor and resolve GRIR (Goods Received Invoice Received) differences.
- Perform SAP invoicing and ensure accurate financial transaction processing.
- Prepare audit schedules and support external audit processes.
- Enhance financial controls to ensure compliance with company policies and IFRS requirements.
- Perform inventory counts and inventory reconciliations.
- Worked in mining industry, gaining extensive experience in financial processes.
Audit Supervisor
Futshane Consulting Inc
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed internal and external audit engagements from planning to reporting.
- Conducted governance, compliance, operational and performance audits.
- Developed risk-based audit programmes.
- Evaluated governance structures and internal control systems.
- Conducted fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Ensured compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, ISA and Internal Auditing Standards.
- Prepared audit reports and monitored the implementation of recommendations to ensure effective compliance and risk management.
- Reviewed TeamMate working papers and supervised audit staff to enhance audit quality and team effectiveness.
- Facilitated entry and exit meetings with senior management.
- Collaborated with management and stakeholders during audits to uphold independence, objectivity, and adherence to IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Assisted clients with accounting, taxation and VAT compliance.
Audit Supervisor / Audit Senior
Balushi Chartered Accountants & Auditors Inc
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed internal and external audit engagements from planning to reporting.
- Conducted governance, compliance, operational and performance audits.
- Developed risk-based audit programmes.
- Evaluated governance structures and internal control systems.
- Conducted fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen organisational controls.
- Ensured compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, ISA and Internal Auditing Standards.
- Reviewed TeamMate working papers while supervising audit staff to enhance audit quality and adherence to standards.
- Prepared audit reports and monitored implementation of recommendations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Facilitated entry and exit meetings with senior management.
Audit Supervisor / SAICA Trainee Accountant
A2A Kopano Inc
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed internal and external audit engagements from planning to reporting.
- Conducted governance, compliance, operational and performance audits.
- Developed risk-based audit programmes to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Evaluated governance structures and internal control systems.
- Conducted fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Facilitated entry and exit meetings with senior management.
- Prepared audit reports and ensured timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Reviewed TeamMate working papers and supervised audit staff.
- Ensured compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, ISA and Internal Auditing Standards.
- Prepared Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Prepared VAT reconciliations, tax returns and journal entries.
- Cultivated strong client relationships to support audit objectives in public and private sector engagements.
- Completed SAICA Articles while progressing to Audit Supervisor.
Senior Accounting Clerk / Finance Intern
Department of Higher Education and Training
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Prepared journals and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
- Performed month-end procedures and financial reporting support.
- Supervised management of creditors, petty cash, and suspense accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Processed payments through BAS and PERSAL to ensure timely financial transactions.
- Processed receipts and revenue transactions to support accurate revenue tracking.
- Verified supporting documentation and allocation codes.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - CTA Bridging Programme
Milpark Education
01-2022
Bachelor of Accounting Science -
University of South Africa
01-2013
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Phokanoka Secondary School
01-2004
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- External Audit
- Internal Audit
- Audit planning
- Risk-Based Auditing
- Compliance Audits
- Internal Controls
- Fraud Risk Assessments
- Financial reporting
- Annual Financial Statements
- Management Reporting
- Taxation (VAT & Income Tax)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- General Ledger
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Fixed Assets
- Inventory Accounting
- SAP ERP
- TeamMate
- CaseWare
- KPMG Clara
- Xero
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Operational Audits
- Performance Audits
- Probity Audits
- Internal Control Reviews
- WorkflowMax
Accomplishments
- Over 10 years of professional experience in auditing, accounting and financial reporting.
- Completed SAICA Articles and attained AGA(SA) designation.
- Successfully led multiple external and internal audit engagements across public and private sector organisations.
- Extensive experience in PFMA, MFMA, IFRS, GRAP, ISA and Treasury Regulations.
- Developed expertise in mining finance through Financial Accountant responsibilities at Salungano Group.
- Strong leadership experience supervising audit teams and delivering quality engagements within tight deadlines.
Custom
- SAICA Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA))
- IIA (SA) member
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Salungano Group
09.2025 - 07.2026
Audit Supervisor
Futshane Consulting Inc
09.2023 - 04.2025
Audit Supervisor / Audit Senior
Balushi Chartered Accountants & Auditors Inc
05.2021 - 08.2023
Audit Supervisor / SAICA Trainee Accountant
A2A Kopano Inc
05.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Accounting Clerk / Finance Intern
Department of Higher Education and Training
06.2014 - 04.2016
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - CTA Bridging Programme
Milpark Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science -
University of South Africa
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Phokanoka Secondary School