Mezzrow Thobejane

• Supports Head departments and Industrial team for financial matters and performance monitoring.
• Streamlined budgeting processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in resource allocation.
• Supports, implements and monitors Site objectives as well as MEA objectives
• Managed annual budget development process, resulting in accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Lead implementation of new ERP system, streamlining data collection processes and improving reporting capabilities throughout business organization.
• Prepare monthly manual journal entries ensuring that Hard Inventory risks is minimized.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to Finance Director
• Conduct inventory analysis on a quarterly basis and generate reports for business.
• Assist Site Controller with suggesting changes to policies or procedures to increase cash flow
• Generate and PPV reports and analyze findings
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Provide support to PME team by compiling Make or Buy estimates and proposed guidance on proper action to adopt.
• Analyze costs of raw materials and other supplies and create cost-benefit analyses for changing vendor
• Develops costs optimization culture on GIBELA site
• Challenge PME, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Managers on operational KPIs
• Support warehouse to increase level of Hard Inventory accuracy thereby ensuring that its under control
• Assist FD / Site Controller with preparing and completing annual internal cost audits.
• Provide FD / Site Controller with reports that compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
• Assist in FD / Site Controller with random HI internal audits
• Analyze any changes in goods (MSA) or services (TSSSA) provided in order to determine what effect it has on cost
• Support warehouse team with conduct physical inventories and monitor cycle count program for any anomalies and presents Hard Inventory Site’s results to Finance Director in preparation for MRM
• Implemented inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and minimize carrying costs
• Managed annual budget development process, resulting in accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making
• Monitored manufacturing variances, identified root causes of discrepancies, and implemented corrective action plans for resolution
• Collaborated with plant leadership team on capital expenditure projects to enhance facility capabilities and improve overall performance
• Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to improve communication between finance and operations departments
• Participated in setting pricing strategies for products based on market conditions and competitor analysis
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading to significant cost reductions
• Handled ad-hoc requests from corporate finance, providing detailed insights into plant performance and strategic initiatives
• Analyzed product costing data to identify areas for potential savings and increased profitability
• Led the implementation of a new ERP system, streamlining data collection processes and improving reporting capabilities throughout the organization
• Provided ongoing coaching and guidance to finance team members for professional development and skill enhancement
• Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, legal requirements, and industry best practices
• Increased operational visibility with development of comprehensive financial reports and analyses
• Spearheaded the adoption of lean manufacturing principles across organization through training sessions, workshops, and hands-on support
• Audited bill of materials to accurately account for product costs
• Oversaw inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies
• Submitted all financial transactions, transmissions and reporting on timely and accurate basis
• Analyzed history and trends of production data to develop reliable forecast information
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
• Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions
• Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations

Industrial Plant Controller
IVECO SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Financial Management
• Provide financial support and guidance of plant's production
• Month end closing process, General ledger and sub ledger clearances
• Working closely with plant's head of departments in ensuring delivery of financial targets and financial issues and risks are identified and resolved
• Managing and monitoring of manufacturing accounting systems, policies and procedures are in place
• Setting of standard costs, purchase price variance analysis
• Assisting Plant Manager with financial analysis on production plans, cost controls and continuous improvement plans
• Planning and Budgeting
• Preparing quarterly budgets and forecasting
• Monitor actual spend against budget
• Preparation for company's external auditors as well as spot internal audit and verifications
• Random audit based fixed assets verification
• Product costing development for monthly and yearly production targets
• Product costing analysis and ensuring accurate product master data file
• Conduct Bill Of Materials, Routings and Product master data file audits
• Financial Planning
• Provide financial support in plant activities such as but not limited to inventory control analysis, material consumption, assisting Research and Development team in cost control
• Providing financial assistance to Logistics team with creation of intercompany purchase orders in case of extra series orders
• Provide oversight of production scheduling and shipments according to product orders and inventory control
• Monitor and provide guidance for process to be adhered to and minimize and avert financial risks and losses
• Make recommendations to management based on monthly analysis in order to facilitate improvements for plant performance
• Other Key Responsibilities:
• Fixed Asset Control (CAPEX)
• Managing CAPEX asset file of R500 million
• Monitor CAPEX expenditure and maintain fixed asset control function
• Perform fixed asset verifications and random audits
• Monthly Depreciation Run
• Capitalization of fixed asset acquisitions and or write downs
• Inventory Control
• Driving quarterly and/or spot inventory stock count and reconciliation
• Perform inventory stock adjustments
• Raise provisions for stock write down and stock journals postings
• Review imported Raw material components declaration for CKD shipments
• Signing off Inventory D.O.A for inventory losses
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
• Collaborated with Logistics Department to achieve reduced inventory losses.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

2014-11 - 2015-02 Project Cost Analyst
PPC Cement Mining Company, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Completed technical estimates using cost models.
• Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
• Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
• Identified opportunities and analyzed marketplace key performance indicators to diversify campaigns, expand visibility, and improve performance.
• Provided Project reports to management.
• Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
• Conducted special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Managed Report of 3 mines sites with variable volumes of between 500 million project budget.
• Managed intercompany reconciliations between head office and regional teams.
• Fixed asset control of close to 800 million

2013-04 - 2014-08 Senior Cost Analyst
Johnsons Control, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
• Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Facilities management projects and gained client approval on costs.
• Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
• Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Managed cost allocations per cost center.
• Investigate cost variances to track and reduce financial losses by minimum 10 percent of budget.
• Drive accruals generated each month (for fixed costs) to minimum 1% of total fixed monthly costs.

2012-02 - 2013-03 Financial Administrator
Rand Merchant Bank, Sandton, Gauteng
• Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
• Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
• Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
• Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
• Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
• Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
• Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.
• Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
• Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with 5-person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs.
• Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
• Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
• Reconciling Wills and Custody suspense accounts and checking of payment batches to ensure accuracy and authorization of payments.
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• Daily posting of statements and reconciliation of accounts for Nu-Metro cinema division
• Attend to banking queries and follow-up
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts
• Reconcile all revenue received from Nu-Metro sites and reconciling trial balance
• Managing and analyzing of debtors
• Managing and analyzing of creditors
• Managing commission payments
• Preparation of VAT, PAYE and other reconciliations
• Managing of fixed asset registers and calculation of depreciation
• Assist with preparation and reporting of management accounts
• To ensure completion and balancing of General Ledger Reconciliations
• Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
• Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.

• 2008-06 - 2009-12 Accounts Clerk
• Telesure Group Services Ltd, Auckland Park, Gauteng
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
• Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
• Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
• Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
• Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.