Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Children's Emergency Relief International, excelling in financial management and budget forecasting. Achieved significant cost savings through vendor negotiations while enhancing decision-making with detailed financial reports. Known for exceptional attention to detail and effective multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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3
Languages
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Children's Emergency Relief International
Ladysmith
01.2023 - 08.2025
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Performed all necessary payments related to wages and benefits of the CERI staff.
Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
Assisted in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.
Office Administrator & Finance Assistance Officer
Mpilonhle Sanctuary Organisation
Ladysmith
10.2012 - 09.2021
Education
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
TVET College
Ladysmith, South Africa
12.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Matric Certificate
Immaculata Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2004
CODE 10 DRIVING LICENSE -
Ladysmith Traffic Department
Ladysmith
10.2019
Skills
Financial management
Budget forecasting
Financial reporting
Multi-tasking
Time management
Attention to detail
Certification
Certificate in HR Management Training, NACOSA Training Institute, 2015-07-01
Certificate in B4L and Zazi Trainers Workshop, Social Development Department, 2015-10-01
Certificate in Inter-Country Learning Visit, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, 2025-06-01