Senior Associate with finance and reporting experience across month-end close, management accounting, and financial statement preparation. Supports UK client delivery teams with balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, budget variance analysis, general ledger accounting and rolling forecasts while directing junior accountants. Strengthens reporting accuracy through AP/AR control, journal posting, and compliance with Reporting Standards.
Hi, I’m
Ntombifuthi Skosana
SENIOR ASSOCIATE / ASSISTANT MANAGER At PwC
Randburg
Summary
Overview
2
Languages
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PwCJohannesburg
Senior Associate
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded collaboration with UK client delivery teams, ensuring seamless operational, project, and financial reporting processes.
- Directed and mentored junior/trainee accountants, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Executed balance sheet reviews, delivering insightful reconciliations and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Played a pivotal role in month-end close procedures through rigorous review of general ledger reconciliations and control accounts.
- Managed Accounts Payable/Receivable, optimizing cash flow and financial operations.
- Led monthly management accounting activities, including analysis of actuals, budget adherence, and updating rolling forecasts.
- Expertly prepared financial statements in compliance with Reporting Standards, ensuring accuracy and regulatory conformity.
- Prepare journals to ensure correct cost allocationbetween GL accounts and cost centre's.
- Conduct month on month variance analysis of expenditure against budget, prior year and forecast.
- Generate daily, weekly and/or monthly cost reporting in key areas.
Legacy Africa Fund ManagersJohannesburg
Accounting Operations Supervisor
11.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Expertly prepared monthly Fee Revenue/Income invoices, ensuring consistent cash flow.
- Managed cash, EFTs, AP/AR, ensuring robust financial operations and controls.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable and Receivable Schedules, guaranteeing financial order and reliability.
- Processed payroll information, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting employee satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough Debtor's and Creditor's reconciliations, maintaining balanced accounts.
- Calculated and reviewed loan balances, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Conducted thorough Debtor's and Creditor's reconciliations, maintaining balanced accounts.
- Calculated solvency and liquidity, ensuring the company's financial health and stability.
- Compiled Monthly Management Accounts and Financial Reporting, delivering insights for strategic decision-making.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, upholding accounting accuracy.
- Closed Month-end company accounts with diligence, supporting timely financial insights.
- Maintained ethical standards and professional conduct, embodying integrity in financial operations.
- Assembled audit packs for year-end audits, streamlining processes for an efficient audit experience.
- Provided training and support to junior staff, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team.
- Liaised with external parties, maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Prepared comprehensive audit packs for year-end audits, facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Delivered Monthly Management Accounts and Financial Reporting, providing strategic business insights.
- Managed the Asset Register, safeguarding company assets through meticulous tracking.
- Prepared the annual budget, aligning financial planning with strategic objectives.
- Managed cash, EFTs, AP/AR, ensuring robust financial operations and controls.
Nexia SAB&T
Trainee Accountant/Auditor
02.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive audits across various financial domains, including General Expenses, Accounts Payables, VAT declarations, Property, Plant & Equipment, Bank and Cash, Finance Costs, Interest Income, Payroll (including EMP201 submissions), Cost of Sales, and Compliance & Regulatory matters.
- Actively participated in audit engagements, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery.
- Fostered effective communication with senior team members, ensuring timely updates and information flow.
- Prepared for and contributed to meetings with target management teams, demonstrating strong preparation and engagement skills.
- Developed detailed reports and schedules, showcasing analytical proficiency and attention to detail.
- Interpreted complex financial statements, providing clear and actionable insights.
- Built and sustained productive client relationships, contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Applied relevant accounting frameworks and policies with precision, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Upheld the highest ethical standards and professional conduct, reinforcing trust and integrity in all actions.
Legacy Africa Fund Managers
Accounting Officer
06.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Expertly assist with analysis of exception reports to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
- Provide critical budgetary information to support strategic financial planning.
- Efficiently reallocate funds across programmes to optimize resource utilization.
- Contribute to the compilation of budget inputs, enhancing fiscal forecasting and planning.
- Offer insightful inputs into financial matters, influencing decision-making processes.
- Manage financial bookkeeping with precision, upholding the highest accounting standards.
- Review books of accounts meticulously to guarantee compliance and accuracy.
- Develop and document robust business processes to streamline accounting operations.
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions with exceptional attention to detail.
- Produce error-free accounting reports, contributing to transparent and reliable financial statements.
- Post journal entries with accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial records.
- Assist management with budget and forecast preparation, driving fiscal efficiency.
- Timely submissions of e-filing returns, maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
- Manage office expenditure effectively, optimizing cost control measures.
- Handle booking of demat trades with expertise, ensuring seamless financial transactions.
- Liaise with fund administrators to maintain productive partnerships and smooth operations.
- Facilitate onboarding of new clients/funds, ensuring a smooth integration into financial systems.
Education
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Professional Exams
University Overview
Achieved 12 out of 13 required professional exams towards Chartered Accountant certification.
University of WitwatersrandJohannesburg
Post Graduate Diploma from Accounting
01.2021
University Overview
Year Degree conferred: July 2021
Pearson Institute of Higher EducationPretoria
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting
01.2018
University Overview
Year Degree conferred: April 2018
Skills
Financial planning and reporting
Financial analysis
Management accounting
Budgeting
Cash flow forecasting
Compliance management
Sage accounting system
Sage payroll system
Oracle Cloud
Balance sheet reconciliation
Month-end close
References
References
- Ms, Mandlakazi Gcasamba, SAVCA - Southern African Venture Capital And Pivate Equity Association
- Busiwe, Mngadi, PwC
- Mr, Reginald Phakathi, Nexia SAB&T
Interests
Tennis,Netball,ZCC Female Church Choir
Timeline
Senior Associate
PwC
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Operations Supervisor
Legacy Africa Fund Managers
11.2021 - 12.2023
Trainee Accountant/Auditor
Nexia SAB&T
02.2021 - 10.2021
Accounting Officer
Legacy Africa Fund Managers
06.2018 - 01.2021
Pearson Institute of Higher Education
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting
University of Witwatersrand
Post Graduate Diploma from Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Professional Exams