Microsoft
Malesela Cedrick Setati
Finance Assistant
The Orchards, Pretoria
Summary
Creative Finance graduate offering strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills. Excellent history of managing complex data. Well-versed in business operations, strategic planning and market analysis. Track record of positive academic performance and superior numerical and analytical skills. Disciplined Finance Intern pursuing opportunity to further studies and add to hands-on financial services experience. Accomplished at performing quantitative data and producing graphs. Excellent report drafting and monthly statement analysis talents. Flexible and hardworking eager to listen, learn and support superiors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Intern
Lephalale SAPS
Lephalale
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocations for financial transparency and balance.
- Implemented system for tracking payments on projects and contracts.
- Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.
- Reviewed statements with staff accountants to inform corporate and individual financial planning.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Prepared comprehensive forecasting reports for senior leadership as necessary.
- Aided constructive forecasting by assisting with financial model development.
- Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases fore reliable reference.
- Drafted reports on stock and bond health for periodic client communications.
- Adhered to budgeting and accounting processes for cohesive records.
- Analyzed and interpreted financial data to inform business decisions.
- Developed and maintained database of financial records for clients.
- Managed over 50 customer face to face consulting per day
Finance Assistant
Chueu Attorneys
Lephalale
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Sage Accounting
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Managed over 20 suppliers calls per day
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
Finance Intern
Lephalale Tvet College
Lephalale
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Conducted financial modeling and analysis to identify and assess risks in business operations.
- Developed financial strategies to optimize use of capital and resources.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
- Generated financial projections and forecasts for short- and long-term.
Education
Diploma: Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
Lephalale Tvet College
Lephalale, South Africa 01.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Nkogpoleng Bakone Secondary School
Ga Matlala, Polokwane 01.2006 - 11.2011
Skills
Records administration
Data evaluation
Profit and loss expertise
Accounting principles understanding
Cash flow management
Financial Management
Quality control
Data analysis
Loan and grant knowledge
Data verification
Student advisement
Software
Polfin
Ghost Practice
Sage Accounting
IT Service
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Finance Intern
Lephalale SAPS
06.2021 - 11.2022
Finance Assistant
Chueu Attorneys
06.2016 - 01.2021
Finance Intern
Lephalale Tvet College
06.2014 - 06.2016
Diploma: Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
Lephalale Tvet College
01.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Nkogpoleng Bakone Secondary School
01.2006 - 11.2011