Phemelo Gladness Matlhaku
Cost And Management Accountant
Rustenburg,NW
Summary
Accomplished Cost Accountant with over 10 years of experience driving financial accuracy and efficiency in diverse environments. Expertise in preparing comprehensive cost reports, conducting variance analysis, and managing budgets to enable informed decision-making and fiscal responsibility. A strong analytical mindset, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities, enhances the capability to tackle complex financial challenges. Proven leadership and collaboration skills foster seamless communication with stakeholders, contributing to a cohesive financial strategy. Committed to maintaining the integrity of financial data while meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Glencore Alloys
03.2018 - Current
- Prepare Cost Reports for disclosure to management & other stakeholders for informed decision making
- Trial Balances loading into Hyperion Financial System for business performance management and Consolidations
- Prepare monthly Forecasts, load into Business planning & Consolidations (BPC) system & provision of Financial reports
- Preparation of Monthly Costs Presentation for Finance Manager’s meeting
- Annual budgets and monthly financial forecast for the Cost spend for the various departments.
- Monthly update to the revised budget and forecasted costs and capital as per requirements.
- Support department Managers and Operations with financial requirements
- Monthly Cost meetings with department Managers for Cost reviews, analysis and Planning on Forecasts
- Resource planning and Costs allocations.
- Cost & Management Accounting Activities
- Variance analysis on Actual expenditures vs Budgets
- SAP systems Journals and Coupa Invoices processing and approvals
- Intercompany Payments and Reconciliations
- Risk management and Internal controls
- Journals & Ledger accounts Reconciliations
- Accruals, Provisions & Prepayments Management
- Prepare Year End Accounting Tax packs
- Attend to interim and yearly Audit queries
- Provide detailed info for the Finance Strategy Sessions requirements
- Continuous improvement on reporting processes for efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure adherence to Financial Management policies & procedures to meet Compliance requirements
- Raw Materials management, Recons and payments to vendors/Accounts payable
- Preparations of VAT Returns for the Head Office and Consolidations
- VAT Payment release on BOL
- VAT report reconciliations/Vat Solve System
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures as part of continuous improvement and benchmarking.
- Establish and ensure professional standards of service provision and contribution.
- Promoting the company’s values and vision to ensure adherence of the company’s standards and procedures.
Jnr Cost & Management Accountant
Lonmin Platinum Mine
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Preparations of Management and Cost reports
- Cost & Management Accounting Activities
- Journals & Ledger accounts Reconciliations
- Accruals & Prepayments Management
- Annual budgets and monthly financial forecast for the Capital spend for the Mining Operations.
- Variance analysis on Actual expenditures vs Budgets for different operations
- SAP systems transactions processing and approvals
- Stock management and Reconciliations
- Quality Management
- Capital control & Project Management
- Prepare Interim & Year End Accounting packs
- Planning & Organizing
- Commitments Management
- Safety Management
- Attend to interim and yearly Audit queries
Trainee Accountant
Robbetze & Vennote Professional Accountants
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Preparations of Financial Statements
- Perform day to day Accounting activities
- Analyzing Financial Reports & Auditing
- Cash book Management
- Bank Reconciliations
- VAT & Payee
- Liaison with Clients on Financial matters
Banking Consultant
Standard Bank
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Perform day to day Banking activities
- Cash Management
- Opening of new Bank accounts
- Customer service excellence
Education
CIMA Strategic Level (CGMA) -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Honours/Post Graduate Diploma - Management Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Accounting
University of the Johannesburg
01.2007
Matriculation Certificate - undefined
Motswedi High School
01.2001
Skills
References
Ismail, Bodiat, Finance Manager, 014 538 7370, Glencore Alloys
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Glencore Alloys
03.2018 - Current
Jnr Cost & Management Accountant
Lonmin Platinum Mine
09.2009 - 07.2015
Trainee Accountant
Robbetze & Vennote Professional Accountants
08.2008 - 08.2009
Banking Consultant
Standard Bank
12.2007 - 07.2008
Honours/Post Graduate Diploma - Management Accounting
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Accounting
University of the Johannesburg
Matriculation Certificate - undefined
Motswedi High School
CIMA Strategic Level (CGMA) -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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