Sibulele Sikhemane
Junior Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Accounting professional with track record in financial analysis and reporting. Known for reliability in meeting tight deadlines and contributing to team success. Skilled in utilizing accounting software and maintaining thorough documentation, fostering efficient workflow and compliance. Proficient in using accounting systems such as Oracle, Sage, and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, equipping me to easily adapt to ERP environments and identify system risks. Eager to apply my skills, integrity, and problem-solving mindset in a dynamic role where I can help organizations build trust, strengthen internal controls, and manage risk effectively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Accountant
Marlyn Chemicals (Letsema Fully owned subsidiary)
Rosebank
04.2025 - Current
- Applied working knowledge of IFRS to support accurate and compliant financial reporting, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.
- Supported group accounting and consolidation processes, contributing to month-end close and group-level reporting accuracy.
- Captured and verified supplier invoices daily on 365 Dynamics Business Central, ensuring all supporting documentation (POs, GRNs, delivery/job cards, quotations) was attached and compliant with legislative requirements.
- Reviewed invoice coding and allocations against bill of quantities, ensuring accuracy in GL entries and cost distribution.
- Coordinated the full invoice approval process, obtaining sign-off from Heads of Departments and Internal Auditors in line with company policies.
- Reconciled pass-through costs on 365 Dynamics Business Central System between General Ledger data and Aging Reports, preparing detailed client summaries for invoicing and payments.
- Prepared commercial reports and submitted them to clients as per agreed timelines; supported monthly reporting packs for commercial review.
- Drafted and processed journals for accurate cost allocations; assisted in month-end closing activities.
- Booked Forward Exchange Contracts (FECs) for international supplier payments, supporting treasury and FX risk management functions.
- Participated in stock counts, verifying inventory accuracy and supporting audit requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership potential by proactively guiding junior staff on system use and processes, while maintaining excellent communication with internal teams and external clients.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
Assistant Accountant
Letsema Consulting
07.2024 - Current
- Processed month-end journals (including accruals, provisions, vendors, debtors, and cash books) and supported the monthly close process to deliver timely and accurate financial results.
- Conducted daily bank updates, payment processing, and bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.
- Assisted in group-level financial reporting, consolidating financial data from multiple departments and entities for management review.
- Published monthly management reporting packs, delivering accurate and insightful financial analysis to key stakeholders.
- Prepared budgets and tracked variances, working closely with teams to monitor and maintain financial accuracy.
- Validated transactions and performed detailed financial variance analysis to support decision-making and improve financial performance.
- Liaised with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Interpreted complex contracts and arrangements, translating them into clear and accurate financial records.
- Developed strong accountability and multitasking skills while improving proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
Finance Intern
The Rohatyn Group
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Reconciled financial statements to ensure trial balances (TB) and annual financial statements (AFS) were aligned, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Supported the preparation of rollovers and annual returns, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and other regulatory requirements.
- Validated transactions and performed reconciliation of complex financial data to ensure financial records were accurate and complete.
- Collaborated with diverse teams, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Gained exposure to private equity accounting, enhancing knowledge in this area while improving time management skills in high-pressure environments.
- Worked systematically and methodically to meet demanding goals with enthusiasm and attention to detail.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2023 - 01.2023
BCom Accounting Degree - Accounting And Finance
Rhodes University
Grahamstown 01.2019 - 01.2022
Skills
- Analytical person - strategic thinker that quickly finds solutions to solve problems
- Decision maker - depending on the situation, apply a creative or analytical approach to reaching a decision
- High levels of adaptability - attained from experience
- Communication - confidently communicating with people across all levels and cultures
- Resilient - rarely give up, instead I am persistent and try different approaches
- Teamwork - keen collaborator, learnt the value and importance of teamwork to achieve successful outcomes, having worked in several successful Integrated Learning projects during my degree
- Numerate – ability to easily understand and work with numbers
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sage Accounting
- Oracle NetSuite
- Business Central (365 Microsoft Dynamics Accounting System)
- Power BI (Intermediate)
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Marlyn Chemicals (Letsema Fully owned subsidiary)
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Letsema Consulting
07.2024 - Current
Finance Intern
The Rohatyn Group
04.2024 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2023 - 01.2023
BCom Accounting Degree - Accounting And Finance
Rhodes University
01.2019 - 01.2022
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