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SENZO MEYIWA
Open To Work

SENZO MEYIWA

Finance
Durban,KZN

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Financial AnalystManagement AccountantFinance Business PartnerFinancial PlannerFinancial Accountant

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Johannesburg, GPDurban, KZNPretoria, GP
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balance401k matchCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Senzo is an excellent communicator who is also a dedicated, self-motivated, computer savvy, and highly experienced administrator with a keen interest in systems and numbers. Senzo has completed a National Diploma in Accounting (Durban University of Technology); Bachelor Degree of Accounting Science Bcompt (Unisa) as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management (Mancosa). Senzo is currently a First Line Manager: Financial Planner at Illovo Sugar (Sugar Milling), takes pleasure in his ability to integrate in a team-setting while also remaining as efficient and productive as an individual.

Professional leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to manage operations, drive performance, and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Known for reliability and fostering productive work environment.

Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving techniques to enhance team performance. Track record of implementing process improvements and driving team success.

Management professional with proven track record in team leadership and operational excellence. Known for optimizing workflows and improving team productivity. Focused on collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results, leveraging strong communication and decision-making skills.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

FIRST LINE MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNER

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
Durban
05.2019 - Current
  • Assist budget holders to manage and control the budget effectively. Manage the budgeting, forecasting process. Analyse actual costs and liaise with budget holders to resolve queries. Facilitate cost review meetings. Provide accurate, timely and insightful management reporting (P&L) in a standardised format. Ensure budget are aligned to and deliver the Illovo Strategic plans. Facilitate regular profit and expense forecasts. Coordinate and facilitate strong financial performance through detailed business analytics and insights – focus on the highest costs, their associated drivers & establish KPI’s that closely measure how the business performs. Financial Month/Year-end Reconciliation. Customer and stakeholder accountability. People and leadership Accountability. Business and financial accountability

BUDGET CONTROLLER

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Engage budget holders on specific requirements Request update on abnormal and non-routine maintenance items. Complement to drive manpower changes. Controlling original budget. Profit Estimate Preparation. Production plan, chemicals, overtime, maintenance.

PLANT STORES SUPERVISOR

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Allocation of workflow and managing the team. Manage inventory targets. Drive working Capital management. Monitor and implement improvement practices. Oversee inventory personnel and support within procurement.

TRADE DEBTORS’ ADMINISTRATOR

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Debtors’ collection. Credit Guarantee Insurance Company. Month End Reporting. Payments (Local & Foreign). Communication. Adhoc request. Stock Movement Recon. Journals.

CREDIT CONTROLLER

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
11.2012 - 09.2014
  • Maintaining Debtors Book. Transacting on AccPac Debtors System. Preparation of Accounting Documents. Processing Credit Application.

PAYMENT CLERK

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
07.2012 - 10.2012
  • Controlling Payments. Bookkeeping. Maintaining historical records. Payment Requisitions And getting approvals. Filing of financial records and reconciliations

RECONCILIATION CLERK

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Reconcile Financial Transactions, Verify Clearing and Forwarding Documentation, Identify Discrepancies, Resolving Discrepancies.

FINANCE IN-SERVICE TRAINEE

ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY, TREASURY
Durban
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • Capturing and Preparing Payroll on a Monthly Basis. Creating and Capturing Assets Ensuring that Monthly Payment are made on time. Assist the Accountant with Ad Hoc Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and Monthly management accounts.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Risk Management

Mancosa
01.2024

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BCOMPT) - Accounting Science

UNISA
01.2019

NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Accounting

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2009

HIGHER CERTIFICATE - Pastel Accounting

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2008

SENIOR CERTIFICATE - Matriculation

SITHENGILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2006

Skills

Certificate of Excellent Performance

Interpersonal Skills (All levels)

Time Management Skills

Presentation Skills

Management Skills

Written & Verbal Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Office Suite (4/5)

Pastel Partner (3/5)

SAP (4/5)

Discoverer System (4/5)

AccPac System (4/5)

Tranquillity System (4/5)

JD Edward System (4/5)

Cargo-Wise System (4/5)

Compu-Clearing (4/5)

Qlik Sense System (4/5)

GAAP

MFMA

PFMA

Treasury Regulations

References

Dumisani Mncwabe

Recon Supervisor

Bidvest International Logistics

Treio Pillay

Assistant Accountant

Illovo Sugar Sezela

Siseko Nzuza

Accountant

Ethekwini Municipality Treasury

Accomplishments

My greatest accomplishment was being a member of the Deloitte Siyakhula Project and becoming a school leader in the career programme which assisted me to obtain great marks for my Senior Certificate. Another notable achievement is working for Illovo Sugar serving as a FLM (First Line Manager) which boosted my career level resulting in me obtaining Supervisor certificate and a Conflict Management Certificate.

Certification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Timeline

FIRST LINE MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNER

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
05.2019 - Current

BUDGET CONTROLLER

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
04.2017 - 01.2019

PLANT STORES SUPERVISOR

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
11.2015 - 03.2017

TRADE DEBTORS’ ADMINISTRATOR

ILLOVO SUGAR SA
10.2014 - 10.2015

CREDIT CONTROLLER

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
11.2012 - 09.2014

PAYMENT CLERK

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
07.2012 - 10.2012

RECONCILIATION CLERK

BIDVEST INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
08.2011 - 06.2012

FINANCE IN-SERVICE TRAINEE

ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY, TREASURY
02.2010 - 01.2011

SENIOR CERTIFICATE - Matriculation

SITHENGILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

HIGHER CERTIFICATE - Pastel Accounting

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Accounting

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BCOMPT) - Accounting Science

UNISA

Postgraduate Diploma - Risk Management

Mancosa

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