Mandisi Peza
Associate General Accountant (SA)
Johannesburg
Summary
With a proven track record at Peza Consulting, I excel in strategic planning and team management, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering professional growth. My leadership has significantly improved project outcomes and client relations, showcasing my adeptness in business development and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director & Founder
Peza Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
03.2016 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Senior Accountant
TMDG Consulting
Centurion
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Review and analyze opening data received for accuracy, completeness and relevance (current legislation) for all new clients
- Review legislation for any updates that may affect asset accounting for every year of client engagement
- Client liaison for all matter that my affect the client in a particular financial cycle
- Develop methods and procedures in addressing all AGSA and client related queries with regards to the accuracy of the data presented
- Gather supporting evidence for all capital expenditure in a financial cycle and allocate to relevant projects (WIP)
- Liaise with client about the capturing of capital expenditure transactions taking into account claim for the period, retention for the period and VAT
- Reconcile all capital transactions captured on the ledger/ vote to supporting schedules/ documents
- Prepare a project asset register (PAR) with a split of complete and in progress items for a financial cycle
- Prepare journal entries to updated accounting records with all the current year movements.
- Prepare annexures for PPE with regards to disclosures
- Provide audit support
External Audit Supervisor
SizweNtsalubaGobodo
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner
- Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
- Articulated audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management
- Reduced external audit fees by each year through careful management of resources.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps and work flow inefficiencies
- Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners.
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Drafted the complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures
Articles/External Auditor
SizweNtsalubaGobodo
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Trained junior auditors in best practices, improving overall team performance and skill sets.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with the applicable statndards and other regulatory requirements.
- Presented clear, concise audit findings reports to management, detailing observations and recommended corrective actions for identified issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by identifying and addressing internal control deficiencies.
- Recommended strategies for improving compliance and success of internal controls.
- Assisted clients in preparing for external audits by conducting pre-audit assessments and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure ongoing implementation of agreed-upon recommendations from prior audits.
- Liaised between clients and internal audit staff to address concerns with procedures, scheduling or results.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate accurate audits.
Education
SAICA Articles - Accounting & Auditing
SAICA/SizwentsalubaGobodo
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting, Finance, Tax & Auditing
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Mthatha Eastern Cape 01.2004 - 12.2006
Skills
Project Management
Operations Management
Team Management
People Management
Project Coordination
Business Development
Budget Control
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- Institute of Charted Accountant-AGA (SA)-20011088
- South African Revenue Services-Tax Practitioner-PR0-0090261
Timeline
Director & Founder
Peza Consulting (Pty) Ltd
03.2016 - Current
Senior Accountant
TMDG Consulting
02.2014 - 02.2016
External Audit Supervisor
SizweNtsalubaGobodo
01.2012 - 12.2013
Articles/External Auditor
SizweNtsalubaGobodo
01.2008 - 12.2011
SAICA Articles - Accounting & Auditing
SAICA/SizwentsalubaGobodo
01.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting, Finance, Tax & Auditing
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
01.2004 - 12.2006
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