Pabala Sesele
Risk Analyst
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Practiced in collecting, organizing and validating financial data integrity. Expertise in strategic planning and risk management. Committed to developing innovative approaches and solutions. Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Adaptable to change coupled with the ability to respond to challenges with confidence, determination and focus. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Excellent quantitative and critical thinking abilities paired with basic knowledge of SQL and Python.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Accountant
Spero Sensors & Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Centurion, Gauteng
01.2018 - Current
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Managed over 130 client accounts.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
HR Assistant
Spero Sensors & Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Centurion, Gauteng
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
Education
BCom Financial Accounting - Finance
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Socio-Informatics
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 01.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
Financial statements expertise
Superior attention to detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Verbal and written communication
Organization and Time Management
Targeted risk assessments
Certification
FRM Level II, GARP- completed
Timeline
FRM Level II, GARP- completed
05-2022
FRM Level I, GARP- completed
11-2021
JSE Derivatives Compliance Officer Exam, SAIFM
11-2019
Accountant
Spero Sensors & Instruments (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - Current
BCom Financial Accounting - Finance
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2020
HR Assistant
Spero Sensors & Instruments (Pty) Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Socio-Informatics
University of Stellenbosch
01.2013 - 12.2014