PERSONAL SUMMARY A standard-driven, ambitious and professional Finance Procurement Officer who understands the responsibility that comes with the role. An ambitious individual who has over fifteen years experience in the Finance and Procurement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Procurement Officer
Samukelisiwe Ndlovu, Jubane
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2016 - Current
Mobile: 072 352 9262/078 908 2140
Email:samundlovu@gmail.com, Source & negotiate with vendors
Facilitate the procurement of Travel services
Set up new contracts and negotiate with vendors and apportion allocation based on usage
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
Manage and initiate to QA change controls (change of manufacture name or site /
Supplier / change of product)
Shipping -Logistics Management which involves liaising with shipping forwarders for picking of shipments (DSV,DHL,UPS,GLOBAL FREIGHT etc)
Negotiate Incoterms with Suppliers
Compile tender Packs - Manage the ongoing tenders for service - Compile weekly and monthly reports for ongoing tenders
Establishing and evaluating profit and cash flow plans
Highlighting trends & drivers of profitability to enable business to achieve plans
Analyzing financial data and accounts expenses analysis
Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
Manage Capital Expenditures spending of the company
Maintaining Fixed Asset Registers
Foreign Payments and document processing
Process Journal Entries and perform accounting corrections to ensure accurate records
Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
Buyer
Huawei Technologies
01.2014 - 07.2016
Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
Compile tender Packs - Manage the ongoing tenders
Compile weekly and monthly reports for ongoing tenders
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures are followed
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
Shipping -Logistics Management which involves liaising with shipping forwarders for picking of shipments (DSV,DHL,UPS,GLOBAL FREIGHT etc)
Finance Admin
New Generation Management
Finance Admin
New Gen Management
01.2013 - 12.2014
Liaised with staff to process expense claims.
Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
Capturing of invoices in Sage Evolution
Cashbooks local and Foreign cashbooks
Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances.
Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
Reviewed amendments to bank details to protect against fraud.
Improved cash flow by strategically timing payment and invoice processing.
Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
Creditors Clerk
DLM
01.2010 - 01.2012
Prepared for and completed payment and purchase run processes.
Reconciled bank accounts to facilitate accurate month-end reporting.
Capturing of invoices in Sage
Successfully resolved purchase ledger queries in timely manner.
Provided administrative assistance with general office administration duties to promote workflow within department.
Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
Cashbook Clerk
Easycars Rental
01.2005 - 01.2009
Reconciled Bank accounts.
Created accurate ledger entries using Pastel
Recorded transactions using Pastel in preparation for analysis and consolidation by accountants.
Verified accuracy of billing data, correcting any identified errors.
Updated accounting records with new payments, balances and customer information.
Maintained petty cash and processed petty cash reimbursements.
Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Cashier
Jet Stores
Lydenburg, Mpumalanga
10.1998 - 12.1999
Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences.
Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
Displayed and restocked merchandise by following brand guidelines.
Education
Matric -
Hwange
01.1992 - 12.1997
Certificate in Business Analysis UCT -
University of Capetown
2021
Bcompt - Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa
01.2016 - 11.2020
Diploma - Procurement & Supply
CIPS (Chartered Institute of
2014
Skills
Ability to collaborate effectively
ERP software
Budget analysis
Account reconciliation
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Project budgeting
Pivot tables
Sage Accounts
VAT returns
Excel proficiency
Supplier relationships
Vendor sourcing
Report writing skills
Document preparation
Supply chain planning
Core Skills
Great relationship management
Strong negotiation skills
Time-management
Strategic thinking
Ability to adapt to change
Understanding of risk management
Understanding of and ability to enhance sustainability