PHATHUTSHEDZO MUNTSWU
African
Summary
I am qualified CA(SA) with over 8 years' experience in the accounting, finance, risk, compliance and auditing. Experience has taught me to be dynamic, innovative and forward thinking. I am Instrumental in managing projects within tight deadlines and ensuring that project completed within budget constraint. I have also provided oversight, guidance, and direction to the team on how best to achieve stipulated project outcomes. collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial performance and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist - Risk Audit and Finance CONTROLS
Mobile telecommunication corporation (MTN)
06.2023 - Current
- Assess cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure operational stability.
- Asses internal financial controls, recommend solutions where deficit is identified.
- Perform business risk evaluation and develop mitigation measures, in conjunction with the risk and various stakeholders.
- Identify potential issues and risks to enable early resolution and course corrections.
- Review policies and procedures for accuracy and completeness.
- Optimize accounts payroll/receivable/payable and bank processes.
- Perform deep-dive root cause assessments to improve financial performance and to address previous years findings.
- Collaborate with legal, procurement, business to ensure valid contracts are in place and stored correctly.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards IFRS, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Mitigate financial/operational risks through proactive audits and policy enforcement.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel and BI tools.
- Expertise in variance analysis, and scenario planning.
- Manage the internal and external audit process.
- Coordinate internal and external audit process. (Ensure the correct information is submitted for audit and no material finding are raised during the audit process).
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
CONSULTANT
Chapu Chartered Accountants
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Lead three clients reporting packs.
- Assist entities to comply with applicable laws and regulations including accounting standards.
- Lead two clients annual financial statements for errors, duplicates, and accounting framework.
- Plan, monitor and co-ordinate the business reporting process for year-end activities.
- Assist with the preparation for annual financial statement before submission to the auditors.
- Present the reports to the audit committee and respond to all the queries raised.
- Demonstrate and apply Knowledge of Tax and legislative for various clients.
- Use of advanced Excel Skills to analyze data.
Assistant Manager
auditor general of south africa (agsa)
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Report on actual performance of the company and relevant ratios.
- Evaluate performance management methodology, process and protocols.
- Asses the finance systems, changes to system that may result to data accuracy, reliability, and overall system efficacy.
- Develop and report on actual operating expenditure performance against the budget and forecast to ensure monthly budget tracking and reporting.
- Review and analyze the annual financial statements (Statement of financial Position, Cash Flow Statement, for financial viability and going concern).
- Review and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Asses if the payment of service providers were made on time.
- Evaluate cost structures, identify savings, and advise on pricing/profitability (cost analysis).
- Review the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Analyze material costs and variances, providing recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
AUDIT SENIOR
auditor general of south africa (agsa)
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare reports for various stakeholders (National Treasury, SALGA).
- Review and provide guidance to junior staff members.
- Prepare forecast for the project and long-term planning.
- Formulate strategy, monthly, quarterly, annual budget and planning activities for the business unit whilst ensuring alignment with overall objective of the entity.
- Update forecasts and analyze variances against targets.
- Evaluate the standard methodology and valuation techniques for business cases and investment opportunities.
- Prepare financial analysis, guidance, and financial support to the business based on the Statement of Financial position/Financial performance.
- Asses and review audit file for accuracy& completeness for various entities.
- Review of file or Statutory returns to SARS.
SAICA TRAINEE ARTICLE
AUDITOR GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA (AGSA)
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Perform six client assessments based on assistant manager guidance.
- Perform assets verification and raise findings for allocated clients.
Education
Qualified (CA) SA - Accounting
SAICA
Johannesburg12.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
UNISA
Pretoria12.2017
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting
University of Pretoria
Pretoria12.2014
Skills
- Accounting standards
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Financial budgeting
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and training
- IFRS expertise
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Specialist - Risk Audit and Finance CONTROLS
Mobile telecommunication corporation (MTN)
06.2023 - Current
CONSULTANT
Chapu Chartered Accountants
06.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
auditor general of south africa (agsa)
02.2020 - 05.2022
AUDIT SENIOR
auditor general of south africa (agsa)
02.2019 - 01.2020
SAICA TRAINEE ARTICLE
AUDITOR GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA (AGSA)
02.2016 - 01.2019
Qualified (CA) SA - Accounting
SAICA
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
UNISA
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting
University of Pretoria
Activities
- Part of the Social Responsibility committee at AGSA.
- Published article on my high school life in the 101 Thuthuka stories of inspiration book.
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