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
Cape Town, South Africa
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