Oracle
Phomello Sebone
Senior Accountant
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Cummins South Africa, adept in general ledger accounting and leading process improvements. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting and internal controls implementation, coupled with a strategic approach to optimizing financial procedures and enhancing team performance. Skilled in audit support, showcasing a commitment to accuracy and detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Cummins South Africa
11.2019 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed monthly closing processes with controller and accounting manager.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes without compromising accuracy or detail.
- Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors and others regarding financial results and specific reporting requests.
Lead Accounting Manager
General Electric
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Lead team of reporting accountants, ensuring proper work allocation, team coaching and development.
- Drive continuous process improvements in the accounting processes in the centre including key business projects.
- Support internal and external audits including preparation of audited financial statements.
Senior Accountant
Aludar Safety
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Education
No Degree - Membership
South African Institute of Professional Accountant
04.2001 -
Cost And Management Accounting -
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Skills
General ledger accounting
Financial reporting
Audit support and preparation
Generally accepted accounting principles
General ledger management
Internal controls implementation
Accomplishments
Reconciling payroll accounts and VAT accounts that where unreconciled for 2 years at General Electric for the Corporate ledger which had +500 employees.
Reporting with limited headcount over financial year-end and meeting business expectation. Meeting set deadline with no compromise to the quality of the work. Recognition received from the company CEO at General Electric.
Software
SAP
Excel
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Cummins South Africa
11.2019 - Current
Lead Accounting Manager
General Electric
08.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Accountant
Aludar Safety
10.2012 - 01.2014
No Degree - Membership
South African Institute of Professional Accountant
04.2001 -
Cost And Management Accounting -
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -