Msimelelo Yawa
Engcobo,South Africa
Summary
Highly skilled in MS Office, communication, and financial literacy, with expertise in preparing financial statements, report writing, and presenting complex information. Have vast knowledge in general accounting, financial management, auditing and taxation. Demonstrates strong resilience and stress tolerance, ensuring accurate bank reconciliation and effective interpretation of financial data. Career goals include advancing within the finance sector to leverage skills in enhancing organisational financial health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4029
4029
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Intern (Asset and Fleet Management)
DR AB Xuma Local Municipality
Engcobo
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Updating asset register with new additions, ensuring accurate records
- Facilitating timely repairs of vehicles, ensuring their prompt return to operation
- Preparing detailed reports tracking monthly fuel usage
- Balancing cash books
- Supporting asset unit with asset and fleet-related reconciliations
- Creditors reconciliation every month end
- Executing physical verification and barcoding of municipal assets
- Delivered exceptional administrative support to senior executives during peak business periods.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Performed bank reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
- Provided administrative support during financial audits for thorough review.
- Streamlined invoice processing systems for increased productivity.
- Analysed financial documents for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable for timely transactions.
- Assisted payment processing team in undertaking credit checks.
- Shadowed senior staff to learn key accounting principles and processes.
- Established and organised easily accessible filling systems.
Administration and Marketing Intern
Pharmakine Pty Ltd and Foodbev International Consulting
Pretoria
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated company registration with SETAs for compliance and development
- Conducted tender searches, research and ensured complete document submissions
- Promoted company services via strategic telephonic marketing initiatives
- Played a key role in the preparation of financial statements for accuracy and reliability
- Supported sales teams with up-to-date marketing materials and presentations.
- Enhanced understanding of financial management systems whilst providing administrative support to the accounting department.
- Reviewed and processed expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Streamlined financial reporting procedures by developing efficient data entry methods.
- Managed high volume invoice processing, ensuring prompt payments to suppliers.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements for accurate record keeping.
- Collaborated on market research projects, providing valuable insights into consumer behaviour.
- Streamlined communication channels through careful management of customer databases.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Fort Hare
East LondonGrade 12 -
Falo Senior Secondary School
Skills
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Preparation of financial statements
- Report writing
- Presentation
- Interpretation of financial information
- Bank reconciliation
- Resilience and stress tolerance
- Financial literacy
Languages
IsiXhosa
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Intern (Asset and Fleet Management)
DR AB Xuma Local Municipality
04.2022 - 04.2025
Administration and Marketing Intern
Pharmakine Pty Ltd and Foodbev International Consulting
04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Fort Hare
Grade 12 -
Falo Senior Secondary School
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