Nomfundo Zwane
Johannesburg
Summary
Enthusiasm, dedication and desire as a current Professional Accountant (SA) with a degree in Baccalaureus Commercii in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting. I am eager to apply my current employment knowledge. I am confident that my current position as a financial accountant has given me exposure in different industries. I am a hard-working professional with over 5 years of work experience in the Accounting department as a trainee accountant and Accountant. I have done bookkeeping, Financial statements, Reviews engagement. I am aiming to leverage my skills to successfully become one of the best accountants in South Africa. I am confident that I can be an active, a fast learner and I can adapt to any environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee accountant
Moore Cape Town
- Providing accounting services to Moore clients
- Ensuring clients accounting records are accurately maintained and all compliance is met
- Producing management accounts to balance sheet
- Compiling Annual Financial Statements of various entity types
- Taxation of Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts
- Maintain and develop client relationships
- Correspond with South African Revenue Services regarding queries, verifications and audits
- Management of clients and independent review engagements as allocated by managers and partners.
Accountant
SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust
- Full Accounts Payable - monthly reconciliations and ad-hoc queries
- Accounts Receivable/Debtors
- General Ledger - processing monthly journals and cashbooks
- Preparing reports and reconciling bank statements
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts
- Asset Register
- 3rd party payments (VAT / SARS etc.)
- Preparation for annual budgets / annual audits.
Financial Accountant
Traffic Brand Digital (Pty) Ltd
- Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the company
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting
- Payroll and Simple pay journals
- Loading budgets on Google AdWords and monitoring spend on accounts
- Managing Traffic Brand account on Pick n Pay portal
- Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Manage Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
- Manage the online filing system and Asset Registry
- Analysis and control of expenses and variance to budgets
- Assistance with the preparation of Monthly Reporting
- Assistance with external reviews to ensure accurate year-end financials
- Reporting on account performance and campaign managers performance
- Manage relationships with various clients
- Employees Leave management.
Ross Bennet Smith
- Managed financial transactions for UK and US clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and bills using QuickBooks and Bill.com
- Prepared and reviewed statements, including management accounts, AP reports, and investment journals.
- Reconciled bank statements, managed cash flow, and prepared payroll journals for clients.
- Coordinated with clients and their associates, including management, agents, and lawyers, to provide exceptional service and support.
- Collaborated with the London office team and worked on multiple assignments concurrently, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Applied knowledge of WHT, UK indirect taxes (VAT and PAYE), and US taxation regulations to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Financial Accountant
Coty Beauty
03.2025 - Current
- Managed VAT submissions and ensured compliance with all statutory and internal reporting deadlines.
- Oversaw journal processing, monthly provision calculations, and reconciliations up to trial balance level.
- Maintained and updated monthly schedules for provisions, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for month-end close.
- Controlled the invoice approval process, ensuring correct allocation, cost center accuracy, and compliance with approval limits.
- Prepared and distributed weekly Purchase Order (PO) reports and monthly GR/IR reports, highlighting outstanding items and aging for management follow-up.
- Raised and tracked purchase orders and supplier payments, ensuring timely processing and alignment with budget controls.
- Assisted with Fixed Asset accounting and related queries, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation procedures.
- Processed debit and credit notes, maintaining accuracy in supplier and customer ledgers.
- Supported internal control processes, identifying and addressing potential risks and control gaps.
- Maintained and updated pricing data and finance master files within SAP to support accurate financial reporting.
- Provided ad hoc financial analysis and administrative support to management, contributing to improved accuracy and efficiency of finance operations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Management accounting, Corporate Finance
University of the Free State
Postgraduate Diploma - General Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Management accounting, Corporate Finance
University of the Free State
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation and Life Sciences
Highveld Park High School
01.2011
Skills
- CaseWare, Xero, Sage Pastel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Slack, 1password, Simplepay, QuickBooks and Billcom
Accomplishments
- 2017: Executive Committee Certificate
- 2017: Future Scholar Programme
- 2015: SAGE Pastel Accounting Certificate
- 2017: BCom degree in BCom Accounting
- 2019: Postgraduate Diploma in General Accountancy
- 2019-2022: SAIPA Trainee Accountant articles
- Xero Advisor Certified
- SAIPA Professional Evaluation Pass
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Registered as a Professional Accountant (SA)
- Eligible to register as a Tax Practitioner (SA)
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Long distance running Short marathons
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Coty Beauty
03.2025 - Current
Trainee accountant
Moore Cape Town
Accountant
SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust
Financial Accountant
Traffic Brand Digital (Pty) Ltd
Ross Bennet Smith
Postgraduate Diploma - General Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Management accounting, Corporate Finance
University of the Free State
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation and Life Sciences
Highveld Park High School
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Management accounting, Corporate Finance
University of the Free State