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Nokubonga Mathimba

Principal Accounting Officer
Pietermaritzburg,KZN
Nokubonga Mathimba

Summary

I am a proactive Principal Accounting Officer who possesses a deep passion for every aspect of my profession. I firmly believe that my intellectual acumen and strong organizational skills have equipped me to perform at an exemplary level. With a focus on continuous personal development, I possess excellent communication, planning, and organizational abilities, enabling me to not only transfer my skills effectively but also elevate the quality and standards of my performance. Given the opportunity, I am confident that my optimistic attitude and diligent work ethic will contribute significant value to any organization I am a part of.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

University of KwaZulu Natal

Principal Accounting Officer
01.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide monthly reporting of the various funds of the College
  • Present monthly consolidated Financial Reports
  • Update projected cash flows and budget templates
  • Preparation of annual financial reports
  • Financial viability analyses, budget projections and modelling
  • Assist in developing clear accounting systems and cost center codes for allocations
  • Approval of College expenditure (Staff, Foreign and local EFT requisitions, petty cash, subsistence and travel, inter-departmental requisitions, budget and sundry journals etc. within specified approval limits)
  • Understand and apply all relevant university financial policies and procedures applicable to the college budgeting framework
  • Monitor and control the capital budget and expenditure on behalf of the college
  • Preparation and submission of variance report on capital expenditure
  • Assist with controlling the main fund staff compensation budget using the MISB
  • Flag areas of potential risk based on problems encountered in approval of expenditure
  • Mentoring and overseeing Finance interns, Acting as Finance Manager in the absence of the Finance Manager; when required.

Old Mutual Property Group

Property Finance Administrator
02.2007 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Assist Centre Manager in supervising subordinates, tenant liaison, lease negotiation, drawing up of lease cancellation agreements and preparation of flysheets.
  • Preparation of monthly and annual budget and forecast for the mall.
  • Prepare monthly management report and arrears report
  • Prepare monthly and yearly accruals
  • Lease Audit, Accruals, Budgets and Forecast Projections.
  • Liaison with creditors and ensure that their payment queries are sorted in due period.
  • Deal with tenant queries and disputes, including the drafting of replies and ensure the resolution thereof-e.g., perform tenant records, etc.
  • Collection and capture of monthly and annual turnover information from tenants and reporting thereof – (including monthly outstanding audited turnover report and centre performance report).
  • Collection of audited turnover certificates and coordinate turnover rental audit project with auditors.
  • Consult with the Facilities Manager and maintain a register of building inspections relating to vacating tenants and annual inspections and ensure R&M queries received are communicated to the property manager ensuring that the proper documentation is completed.
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all new and expired lease.
  • Reconcile all amounts brought forward on rent statements and ensure that balances outstanding on vacated tenants are recorded.
  • Distribute monthly rental statements ensuring that all rental statements are checked and delivered to tenants according to the deadline date and that queries related statements are resolved promptly.
  • Prepare a daily Mall Currency transaction reconciliation.
  • Calculation of turnover rental due and forward to Financial Administration Manager.
  • Reason for leaving: Professional and career growth opportunity

Behr South Africa

Cost Controller
04.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Prepare and Process Cash Book Payments
  • General Ledger & Capex Recons
  • Month end Journals
  • MIDP Report
  • Issuing & Controlling Petty Cash
  • Prepare Information for Auditors
  • Compilation of Manual Cheques
  • Debtors Invoicing & Credit Notes Issue
  • Month end Invoice and Statement Printing and Distribution to Debtors through courier and post.
  • Reason for leaving: Contract Employment

Smiths Manufacturing

Finance Trainee
07.2004 - 03.2006

Job overview

  • Processing Foreign and Local Invoices
  • Month end Journals
  • Auditing General Ledger Recons
  • Auditing Petty Cash
  • Capturing Timesheets
  • Preparation of Salary Report
  • Posting & Editing Batches
  • Preparation of Sales and Labour Report
  • General Assistance within Financial and Management Accounts Department.
  • Reason for leaving: Training Contract

Standard Bank

Processing Clerk & Bank Teller
05.2000 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • Process ATM Deposits, Scrutinizing, Paying out cash, capturing deposits, cashing cheques, Liaising with Bank Customers, Balancing Reports and other admin duties.
  • Reason for leaving: To acquire accounting skills and further my studies

Education

University of KwaZulu Natal

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
01.2023 - 01.2024

University Overview

University of KwaZulu Natal

Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Banking and Investments Management

University Overview

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Cost & Management Accounting

University Overview

Mangosuthu University of Technology

National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting

University Overview

Mqikela Secondary School

Matriculation from English, Xhosa, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics and Typing

University Overview

Skills

Advanced Excel

Employment History

Employment History
University of KwaZulu Natal, 01/01/11 to present, Principal Accounting Officer, Provide monthly reporting of the various funds of the College, Present monthly consolidated Financial Reports, Update projected cash flows and budget templates, Preparation of annual financial reports, Financial viability analyses, budget projections and modelling, Assist in developing clear accounting systems and cost center codes for allocations, Approval of College expenditure within specified approval limits, Understand and apply all relevant university financial policies and procedures applicable to the college budgeting framework, Monitor and control the capital budget and expenditure on behalf of the college, Assist with controlling the main fund staff compensation budget using the MISB, Flag areas of potential risk based on problems encountered in approval of expenditure, Mentoring and overseeing Finance interns, Acting as Finance Manager in the absence of the Finance Manager, Old Mutual Property Group, 02/01/07 to 12/31/10, Property Finance Administrator, Professional and career growth opportunity, Assist Centre Manager in supervising subordinates, tenant liaison, lease negotiation, drawing up of lease cancellation agreements and preparation of flysheets, Preparation of monthly and annual budget and forecast for the mall, Prepare monthly management report and arrears report, Prepare monthly and yearly accruals, Liaison with creditors and ensure that their payment queries are sorted in due period, Deal with tenant queries and disputes, Collection and capture of monthly and annual turnover information from tenants, Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all new and expired lease, Reconcile all amounts brought forward on rent statements, Distribute monthly rental statements ensuring that all rental statements are checked and delivered to tenants according to the deadline date, Prepare a daily Mall Currency transaction reconciliation, Calculation of turnover rental due and forward to Financial Administration Manager, Behr South Africa, 04/01/06 to 01/31/07, Cost Controller, Contract Employment, Prepare and Process Cash Book Payments, General Ledger & Capex Recons, Month end Journals, MIDP Report, Issuing & Controlling Petty Cash, Prepare Information for Auditors, Compilation of Manual Cheques, Debtors Invoicing & Credit Notes Issue, Month end Invoice and Statement Printing and Distribution to Debtors, Smiths Manufacturing, 07/01/04 to 03/31/06, Finance Trainee, Training Contract, Processing Foreign and Local Invoices, Month end Journals, Auditing General Ledger Recons, Auditing Petty Cash, Capturing Timesheets, Preparation of Salary Report, Posting & Editing Batches, Preparation of Sales and Labour Report, General Assistance within Financial and Management Accounts Department, Standard Bank, 05/01/00 to 06/30/04, Processing Clerk & Bank Teller, To acquire accounting skills and further my studies, Process ATM Deposits, Scrutinizing, Paying out cash, capturing deposits, cashing cheques, Liaising with Bank Customers, Balancing Reports and other admin duties

Achievements

Achievements

Achievements

  • Certificates of Recognition at Standard Bank:
  • Outstanding performance in the category of Teamwork (03/01/04)
  • Outstanding performance in the category of Initiative (11/01/02)
  • Achieving target (04/01/02)
  • Distinctions from Mangosuthu University of Technology:
  • National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting:
  • Financial Accounting I & III
  • Cost and Management Accounting III
  • Internal Control and Code of Ethics
  • Quantitative Techniques I
  • End User Computing I
  • Economics I
  • Business Law I
  • Distinctions from Durban University of Technology:
  • B.Tech in Cost and Management Accounting:
  • Interpretation of Financial Statements IV
  • Distinctions from University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN):
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Investment Management:
  • Distinction in Finance 602 Investments (2020 Semester One)
  • Distinctions from University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN):
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA):
  • Distinctions:
  • Corporate Finance and Decision Making (2023 Semester Two)
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management (2023 Semester Two)
  • Strategic Marketing (2023 Semester Two)
  • Investment and Portfolio Management (2024 Semester One)
  • Certificate of Merit:
  • Investment and Portfolio Management (2024 Semester One)

Ethnicity

Ethnicity
Black African

Email

Email
mathimba@ukzn.ac.za, nokubonga.matimba@yahoo.com

Contact Number

Contact Number
033 260 5946, 0731120827

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code C1

Educational Details

Educational Details
University of KwaZulu Natal, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Part time studies, 2023 - 2024, University of KwaZulu Natal, Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Banking and Investments Management, 2020, Durban University of Technology, Bachelor of Technology in Cost & Management Accounting, 2006, Mangosuthu University of Technology, National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting, 1999, Mqikela Secondary School, Matriculation, English, Xhosa, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Typing, 1996

Interests

Continuing Education: Aspiring to pursue courses and certifications relevant to accounting, including SAIPA and CIBA Investment Research: Eager to deepen my understanding of market trends and financial analysis Professional Networking: Looking forward to becoming involved in accounting and finance groups to enhance industry connections Data Analysis: Passionate about developing skills in analytics and its application in financial contexts Financial Literacy: Interested in teaching budgeting and finance skills to others in the future Health, Wellness, and Fitness: Aspiring to adopt a balanced lifestyle through fitness activities Beauty and Fashion: Keen on exploring trends and developments in the beauty and fashion industry Academic Writing and Publishing: Eager to contribute to scholarly articles and publications Academic Activities: Aspiring to engage in part-time lecturing and research to foster educational development Autism Facilities: Intent on becoming involved in autism facilities to support and advocate for individuals with autism

Timeline

University of KwaZulu Natal
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Principal Accounting Officer
University of KwaZulu Natal
01.2011 - Current
Property Finance Administrator
Old Mutual Property Group
02.2007 - 12.2010
Cost Controller
Behr South Africa
04.2006 - 01.2007
Finance Trainee
Smiths Manufacturing
07.2004 - 03.2006
Processing Clerk & Bank Teller
Standard Bank
05.2000 - 06.2004
University of KwaZulu Natal
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Banking and Investments Management
01.2020
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Cost & Management Accounting
01.2006
Mangosuthu University of Technology
National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting
01.1999
Mqikela Secondary School
Matriculation from English, Xhosa, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics and Typing
01.1996

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