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SESETHU BABA

Financial Controller
East London

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong foundation in cost accounting and management. Eager to leverage analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to contribute to cost control, and financial reporting, particularly within a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, enhance financial accountability, and improve internal controls. Committed to continuous learning and prepared to take ownership of responsibilities to drive business system improvements and support strategic financial objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Trainee / Investment Controlling Trainee

Mercedes-Benz South Africa
04.2023 - 09.2025
  • Engaged extensively with Product Cost Engineering (PCE) and Investment divisions, contributing to fundamental cost calculations (Basic MB: Calc; REC calculation) using the TACO system.
  • Assists with daily financial activities, including month-end reporting (depreciation, acquisition, cashflow, journals, EBIT, divisional reporting) and forecast planning (calendar and premises).
  • Processing Internal Order Numbers and supports ad hoc financial topics.
  • Assists in financial forecasting and budgeting processes to support strategic organizational goals.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data for comprehensive financial analysis and reporting.
  • Developed strong attention to detail and analytical skills through hands-on involvement in diverse financial processes.
  • Contribute to improved streamlined operations, executing cost-effective solutions.

Education

Grade 12 -

Noncedo Combined School
01.2014 - 12.2014

Advanced Diploma - Accounting Sciences (CT1)

The University of South Africa
The University Of South Africa
05-2026

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Walter Sisulu University
02.2020 - 11.2020

National Higher Certificate - Accountancy

Walter Sisulu University
02.2018 - 11.2019

Skills

  • Cost roll-ups
  • variance analysis
  • financial reporting
  • reconciliation
  • capital acquisition tracking
  • fixed asset management
  • month-end reporting
  • financial forecasting
  • budgeting
  • critical thinking
  • adapting to dynamic conditions
  • proactive problem-solving
  • Intermediate MS Excel
  • data analysis
  • pivot tables
  • formulas
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Teams
  • Think-cell
  • TACO system
  • SAP
  • ERP integrated business systems
  • ethical
  • high integrity
  • strong attention to detail
  • diligent
  • ownership
  • effective communication
  • stakeholder engagement
  • collaborative team player
  • adaptability
  • learning agility
  • ability to meet deadlines
  • demonstrated capacity to lead project initiatives

Additional Information

References available upon request.

Professional Development

Currently finishing my advanced diploma in Accounting Sciences (CT1) and from next year, I will be pursuing CIMA(CGMA) qualification to enhance financial management skills and align with industry standards.

Timeline

Finance Trainee / Investment Controlling Trainee

Mercedes-Benz South Africa
04.2023 - 09.2025

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Walter Sisulu University
02.2020 - 11.2020

National Higher Certificate - Accountancy

Walter Sisulu University
02.2018 - 11.2019

Grade 12 -

Noncedo Combined School
01.2014 - 12.2014

Advanced Diploma - Accounting Sciences (CT1)

The University of South Africa

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