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Samuel Kamela Mokobane
Accountant
Westonaria
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with a proven track record in the mining and manufacturing sector, excelling in process improvement and budget management. Adept at enhancing financial reporting accuracy and driving accountability through analytical thinking. Recognized for implementing cost control measures that significantly reduced operational inefficiencies, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Financial Reporting
Sibanye-Stillwater
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Implement Quality and Quantity costing outputs through the effective utilization of financial resources by ensuring accuracy of reports,timeous cost transfer, effective planning/scheduling,within agreed financial periods and timeframes
- Evaluation and maintenance of Financial payment process to eliminate where possible all framework orders payment to ensure complete procure- to -pay policy adherence.
- Manage the administrative team to design and execute costing reports and activities.
- Assist with compiling policies and design operating procedures in alignment to the overall financial and company policies.
- Analyze costing elements in detail to resolve queries escalated to Superintendent level as a first level of supervisory.
- Ensure consolidation of cost records for recording on financial ayarwm as per closing of financial closure periods.
- Monitor the costing and expenditure elements,trend analysis and forecast cost as per responsibility area;
- Ensure accurate input into the costing system for accuracy and consistency of recording.
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Management Accountant
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Implemented cost allocation methodologies for better understanding departmental expenses and driving accountability within the organization.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies in workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads and vendors.Checked vendors rates as we capture GRV prior payment of invoices.
- Implement cost control through optimized cash flow management strategies by analyzing historical trends, improving forecasting models, and minimizing working capital requirements.
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
- Improved working capital management by identifying areas for cost reduction and implementing strategies to optimize cash flow.Conducted case studies for Capex related spendings.
- Assisted company leaders with financial decisions.
- Supported the implementation of a new financial planning tool, resulting in more efficient budgeting processes and improved collaboration between departments.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of a new ERP system, resulting in increased efficiency across all departments.
- Monitored company sales, spending and budgets.Ensured accurate and correct cost of sales calculation.Ensured accurate cost allocation to cost centres with correct cost elements.
- Reconciled Sales and Inventory management by keeping track record of of all produced and sold over specific periods
- Generated and compiled internal audits.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior management, facilitating effective decision-making based on accurate data insights.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and budgets, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
- Enhanced budgeting and forecasting processes for increased accuracy, allowing management to make more informed decisions.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Accounting Officer
Licksman Accounting Services
03.2014 - 10.2022
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Collaborated with clients during annual audits, acquiring accurate documentation for efficient review process.
- Prepared accurate financial reports for management review and enabling informed decision making.
Supervisor Cost Accounts
Sibanye-Stillwater
12.2007 - 12.2017
- Preparing periodic managements accounts and statutory reports according to departmental needs,relevant accounting principles and policies.
- Setting internal controls and procedures
- Participating in the drafting of the budgets and forecast for various departments by amongst others providing historic data and future parameters estimates.
- Ensure proper cost control and budgets deviation management by putting in place cost control measures.
- Reporting of correct accurate cost reports timeous and ensure the correct cost allocations.
- Clearing the suspense account and other related ledgers by preparing month end journals.Reconciled GL accounts for correctness of cost and Provision account.
- Checked and ensured correctness of invoices for compliance and billing prior processing for payment.
- Conducted Variance analysis and report on findings upon investigating.
Senior Costing Clerk
Gold Fields Limited
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Help improved budget accuracy with thorough review and analysis of expense reports.
- Update and compile daily,weekly, monthly and quarterly cost reports for shaft departments
- Conducted variance analysis on cost against approved budget and updated commentry part.
- Increased efficiency in inventory management, conducting regular audits and reconciliations to minimize errors.
- Creating purchase requisitions and orders.
- Checking and verifying supplier invoices prior processing for payment.
Shaft Stores Supervisor
Gold Fields
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Managed team of stock associates, providing training and guidance to ensure consistent performance and adherence to company standards.
- Improved order fulfillment rates, ensuring accurate picking and packing of products.
- Optimized storage space utilization, redesigning warehouse layout to accommodate increasing product lines.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines within the warehouse.
- Provided exceptional customer service, responding promptly to inquiries regarding product availability or order status.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for warehouse processes, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
- Contributed to budget planning efforts by providing input on inventory management costs and projections.
- Coordinated with transportation partners to ensure timely deliveries enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Handled day-to-day receiving and issuing of stock/material
Underground Labour
Gold Fields
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Installation of underground support and cleaning of the workplace by removing reef to surface
- Carry underground duties as and when required and instructed by team leaders and supervisors
Education
National Diploma Cost And Management Accounting
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 04.2001 -
Grade 12
Kgothalang Senior Secondary School
Bekkersdal12-2000
Skills
Process improvement
Task prioritization
Adaptability
Problem-solving aptitude
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and skills
Financial management
Teamwork
Policy enforcement
Budget management
Problem-solving
Software
SAP
SAGE
BLACKLINE
COUPA
Timeline
Supervisor Financial Reporting
Sibanye-Stillwater
07.2023 - 01.2025
Management Accountant
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
06.2021 - 07.2023
Accounting Officer
Licksman Accounting Services
03.2014 - 10.2022
Supervisor Cost Accounts
Sibanye-Stillwater
12.2007 - 12.2017
Senior Costing Clerk
Gold Fields Limited
10.2006 - 11.2007
Shaft Stores Supervisor
Gold Fields
02.2006 - 09.2006
Underground Labour
Gold Fields
05.2005 - 02.2006
National Diploma Cost And Management Accounting
Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -
Grade 12
Kgothalang Senior Secondary School