MAMOKETE JESSICA SEABATA
Boksburg
Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager experienced in financial management, accounting, taxation, and compliance. Led improvements in financial controls and reporting while managing SARS audits and tax reconciliations, addressing discrepancies in historical records to establish accurate financial positions. Committed to delivering value through strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective management of complex financial matters.
Overview
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8
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years of professional experience
Work History
(FINANCIAL MANAGER)
WINDING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
01.2026 - Current
- As Finance Manager at Winding Technologies (Pty) Ltd, my key daily responsibilities include:
- Financial Reporting: Prepared and reviewed management reports, budgets, forecasts, enhancing financial transparency and performance analysis.
- Cash Flow & Treasury: Monitor cash flow, bank balances, payments and expected receipts.
- Debtors: Monitored ageing, followed up overdue accounts, ensuring timely collections to maintain cash flow.
- Creditors: Review supplier invoices, payment approvals, statements and outstanding payments.
- Accounting: Review Sage transactions, bank reconciliations, journals and the Trial Balance.
- Tax & SARS Compliance: Monitor VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and other SARS requirements, including audits and objections.
- Payroll: Review payroll, deductions, overtime, leave and statutory payments.
- Internal Controls: Ensure proper approvals, supporting documentation and segregation of duties.
- Supplier & Customer Management: Resolved account queries and negotiated payment terms, improving supplier relationships and cash management.
- Led a team of finance professionals, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to achieve departmental goals.: Allocate Finance tasks, monitor performance and ensure deadlines are met.
- Audit & Financial Statements: Coordinate audit requirements and maintain accurate financial records.
- Management Support: Provide the Managing Director with financial analysis, risks and information for decision-making.
(PAYROLL MANAGER AND BOOKKEEPER)
WINDING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed payroll tasks for over 500 employees, ensuring accuracy in garnishments, benefit deductions, and overtime pay calculations.
- Managed complex payroll tasks for over 150 employees, including garnishments, benefit deductions, and overtime pay calculations.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Enhanced payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Managed the resolution process for payroll discrepancies to ensure accurate payments.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Facilitated communication with external auditors to provide required documentation for compliance audits.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Administered manual check processing for employees in compliance with company guidelines.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Maintained records of employee vacation, sick, and personal time for effective tracking.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Participated in system upgrades and migrations to modernize the company's approach to managing its workforce compensation needs effectively.
- Contributed to developing standard operating procedures for the payroll department to promote continuity and structure across the organization.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires to ensure smooth integration into workplace environment.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
BOOKKEEPER)
NDAKA SECURITY PTY LTD
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed creditors applications to ensure timely payments and effective account management, loaded payments, liaised with customers, provided quotations, and generated invoices for deliveries and services to maintain accurate financial records.
- Capturing of invoicing/matching to quotation/orders and delivery notes, Reconcile of statements
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Payroll Admin, Wages and salaries processing on monthly basis, Pulling wages review to verify hours
- Prepared third-party reconciliations, addressed payroll-related complaints and questions from employees and upper management, managed tax responsibilities for regulatory compliance and financial accuracy, and executed monthly reconciliations and payments to third parties, including submissions (EMP201, UIF, etc.).
- Assist Financial Manager with e-filing of VAT 201 forms on monthly basis, EMP501 Reconciliation Submissions by Annual, Distribute IRPS/IT3(a) certificates, Assist financial manager with filing tax returns on time
- Capturing annual leave, sick leave, promotion, demotion, and terminations, Preparing month end journals and reports e.g. dumps, leaves report, company reconciliations etc.
- Generating a report for payments, Balancing general ledger for income statement purpose, Importing data with batches e.g. downloads, side code, allowance etc.
- Capturing of petty cash slips, Petty cash register, Reconcile of petty cash, Handing Cash, Executed administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations., Compiling tender documents, Telephone answering, Any other admin function supportive to CFO/CEO
- Systematically reviewed and filed financial documents to maintain organised records., coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Liaising with suppliers, Generated accurate quotations to facilitate customer decision-making., Created and managed purchase orders to streamline procurement process.
- Maintained asset register to ensure accurate tracking of company assets., Updating our asset register on the monthly basis, Depreciating and appreciating the asset, Writing-off the asset, Update of monthly installments
- Organize and manage all tax reports, statements and documents relating to our company, Oversaw inventory management to maintain accurate stock levels., Keeping record of stock movements, Stock takes and sign delivery note
- Capturing Invoicing, Reconcile of statement, Managed and coordinated service schedules to ensure timely service delivery.
- Compiling month end sheet, Uniforms issuing and control sheet, Stock Sheet Reconciliation
- Required to manage staff rosters scheduled vs actual hours worked, Update records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
- Prepared electronic bank transfer sheet, Printing the pay slips and distribution of pay-slips
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
(BOOKKEEPER)
UTSHALOMALI CLEANING & HYGIENE SOLUTION PTY LTD
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Capturing of invoicing/matching to quotation/orders and delivery notes, Reconciliation of statements
- Creditors application, Loading payments, Liaising with customers, Quotation, Invoicing (delivery and services note)
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Generating report for payments, Balancing general ledger for income statement purpose
- Preparing third party reconciliations, Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management, Tax duties, Monthly reconciliations and payments to third parties, Monthly submissions and payments (EMP201, UIF, etc.)
- Prepared adjusting journal entries for year-end closing, supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Preparing month end journals and reports e.g. dumps, leaves report, company reconciliations etc. Required to manage staff rosters scheduled vs actual hours worked, Update records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
- Payroll Admin, Wages and salaries processing on a monthly basis, Pulling wages review to verify hours
- Assist Financial Manager with e-filing of VAT 201 forms on a monthly basis, EMP501 Reconciliation Submissions by Annual, Distribute IRP5/IT3(a) certificates
- Assist financial manager with filing tax returns on time, Organise and manage all tax reports, statements and documents relating to the company
- Liaising with suppliers, Provided accurate quotations to support sales initiatives., Ordering (Purchase order)
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement and maximised value.
- Assisted in development of internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, enhancing expense control and financial oversight.
- Importing data with batches e.g. downloads, site code, allowance etc. Capturing annual leave, sick leave, promotion, demotion, and terminations
- Capturing Invoicing, Reconcile of statement, Handling of service schedule
- Managed inventory records to track stock levels and movements., Keeping record of stock movements, Stock takes and sign delivery note, Compiling month end sheet, Uniforms issuing and control sheet, Stock Sheet Reconciliation
- Prepared electronic bank transfer sheet, Printing pay slips and distribution of pay-slips
(Generic Management - General Management - Banking)
BANK SETA LEARNERSHIP THROUGH NEDBANK
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a project plan, Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information, Monitored and evaluated team members against performance standards to enhance accountability, Utilised knowledge management principles to foster collaboration and streamline processes, Formulate recommendation for a change process in the company, Created and managed an environment that promoted innovation and encouraged creative solutions, Monitor, assess and manage risk, Apply the principle of ethics to improve organisational culture, Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions, Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace, Lead people development and talent management, Select and coach first line managers, Build teams to achieve goals and objectives
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Apply the principle of ethics to improve organisational culture
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Bookkeeper
BE-GRAND HOLDING PTY LTD
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewed account books for accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, recorded transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger through monthly comparisons with bank account statements.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Producing various financial reports
- Processed payments and conducted daily banking activities to ensure smooth financial operations.
- Processing client's statement and sending them, Reconciling body corporate banks, SARs return, Processing invoice and creditors invoices
- Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements, Recording transactions such as income and outgoings and posting them to various accounts
(CREDITOR AND INVOICE INTERN)
STALLION SECURITY SERVICES PTY LTD
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Processed invoices, allocated cash book entries, reconciled creditors, and handled international sales exchange rates and invoices, processed purchase orders and inventory items, and ensured accurate account adjustments through credit note transactions and monthly filing.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Improved project outcomes by conducting thorough market research that informed strategic marketing decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Prepared summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication within the team and promote accountability for action items.
- Maintained safe work environment through employee training programmes and enforced safety procedures.
(PAYROLL ADMIN INTERN)
STALLION SECURITY SERVICES PTY LTD
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Distribution of pay slips, Monthly submissions and payments (EMP201, UIF, etc.), Monthly reconciliations and payments to third parties, EMP501 Reconciliation Submissions and Resubmissions (Bi-annual and Annual), Distribute IRP5/IT3(a) certificates
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Addressed payroll-related complaints and inquiries from employees and management, ensuring swift resolution and clarity.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, providing accurate information to enhance understanding and trust.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Completed payroll accurately and on time to meet employee expectations.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws affecting payroll administration to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Performed regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining payroll integrity.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Developed custom spreadsheets that improved efficiency when calculating commissions, bonuses, or other special pay circumstances.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires in the payroll department, facilitating a smooth onboarding process.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
(INTERN)
MOFUMAHADI MMANAPO REGINAL HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Compiled financial journals, supporting accurate record-keeping.
- Reallocated funds between budget items to manage expenditure effectively.
- Reconciling monthly telephone account
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration.
Education
Professionals in Training -
Credo Business College
Durban, KZN09-2026
CIMA (Chartered International Management Accountant) - Management Level
SACOB - South African College of Business
Durban, KZN01-2026
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP01-2019
National Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP01-2018
Grade 12 -
Mmathabo Secondary School
Phuthaditjhaba, FS01-2014
Skills
- Sage Evolution (Accounting)
- Sage 300 (Payroll Professional)
- Pastel Payroll
- Pastel Partner (Accounting)
- Financial reporting
- Financial evaluation
- Balance sheet analysis
- Bank reconciliation
- Management accounting practices
- Financial Strategy Development
- Excel proficiency
- Problem resolution
- Team leadership
Subject
English, Sesotho, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Life Orientation.
Accomplishments
- Achieved problem solving through effectively helping with their tax Regulations.
- Achieved 100% by completing by paying employees with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
REFERENCES
Reference Available on request.
Timeline
(FINANCIAL MANAGER)
WINDING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
01.2026 - Current
(PAYROLL MANAGER AND BOOKKEEPER)
WINDING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
10.2024 - 12.2025
BOOKKEEPER)
NDAKA SECURITY PTY LTD
11.2022 - 07.2024
(BOOKKEEPER)
UTSHALOMALI CLEANING & HYGIENE SOLUTION PTY LTD
12.2020 - 10.2022
Bookkeeper
BE-GRAND HOLDING PTY LTD
11.2020 - 01.2021
(CREDITOR AND INVOICE INTERN)
STALLION SECURITY SERVICES PTY LTD
06.2020 - 10.2020
(Generic Management - General Management - Banking)
BANK SETA LEARNERSHIP THROUGH NEDBANK
02.2020 - 03.2021
(PAYROLL ADMIN INTERN)
STALLION SECURITY SERVICES PTY LTD
10.2019 - 06.2020
(INTERN)
MOFUMAHADI MMANAPO REGINAL HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 07.2018
Professionals in Training -
Credo Business College
CIMA (Chartered International Management Accountant) - Management Level
SACOB - South African College of Business
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Grade 12 -
Mmathabo Secondary School