Sidney Madzivadondo
Business Development Manager / HR Generalist Manager / Accounts Payable
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-oriented HR & Business Development Manager with 15 years of expertise in HR management, payroll, and business development. Developed workforce planning and organizational strategies that secured multimillion-rand contracts and enhanced revenue growth. Implemented people management practices that reduced turnover and streamlined payroll reporting. Led client relationship building, contract negotiations, and cross-functional team initiatives to drive performance improvements.
Overview
4
4
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager | Business Development Manager | Financial Accountant
Seranex (Pty) Ltd
04.2014 - Current
- Led recruitment and onboarding initiatives to enhance workforce planning and talent acquisition.
- Designed and implemented performance management frameworks (KPIs, job analysis).
- Developed employee wellness and retention strategies, including EVP programs.
- Developed employee wellness and retention strategies, including EVP programs, to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Identified and secured new business opportunities through targeted client pitches and strategic responses to tenders.
- Oversaw key account management, contract negotiations, and customer retention strategies.
- Produced financial reports, reconciliations, and audit preparations.
HR Manager | Business Development Manager | Financial Accountant
Lebidike IT & Projects
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Directed HR functions, enhancing organizational development, employee value proposition, and retention strategies.
- Researched and pursued new business opportunities, securing contracts.
- Researched and pursued new business opportunities, resulting in secured contracts.
- Delivered financial reporting and reconciliations while managing payroll administration.
Business Development Manager
TTH Business Consulting Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Built client relationships and expanded into new markets to drive growth.
- Managed marketing initiatives and coordinated tender responses to enhance visibility.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives and tender responses.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in business development practices to strengthen team capabilities.
Senior Bookkeeper
TTH Business Consulting
05.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed cash books, coordinated debt collections, and performed reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepared VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL returns and annual CIPC filings.
- Produced monthly financial reports and liaised with auditors.
- Supported month-end closing processes to facilitate timely financial reporting.
- Supported month-end closing processes.
- Identified and corrected discrepancies in financial records. & Solved Departmental Problems.
- Oversaw monthly financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led a team in implementing new accounting software, enhancing efficiency and reporting capabilities.
- Developed streamlined processes for accounts payable and receivable, reducing processing time significantly.
- Conducted regular audits of financial records to maintain integrity and rectify discrepancies proactively.
- Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
- Spearheaded the transition to a new accounting software system for more efficient record-keeping capabilities.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Creditors Clerk
University of South Africa
03.2003 - 04.2006
- Processed 500+ supplier invoices monthly, ensuring timely payment and accurate reconciliations.
- Negotiated credit facilities, strengthening supplier relations to enhance payment terms.
- Reduced late payment penalties by 30%.
- Negotiated credit facilities and maintained supplier relations.
- Supported month-end closing processes.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records to ensure accuracy.
Education
BBA - Business Administration, HR Major
Milpark Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2021
Skills
Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations & Retention Strategies
Payroll & Remuneration Management
Financial Reporting & Compliance (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Tender Response & Contract Negotiation
Market Analysis
Strategic planning
Leadership & Team Development
ERP systems
Accounting software
Collaboration platforms
Word document management
Presentation design
Accomplishments
- Revenue Growth: Secured and managed contracts worth over ZAR 15M (approx. AUD 1.2M), driving consistent year-on-year revenue increases.
- Employee Retention: Implemented EVP and wellness programs that reduced staff turnover by 18% and improved engagement scores.
- Payroll & Compliance Efficiency: Streamlined payroll and statutory reporting processes, cutting processing time by 30% while maintaining 100% compliance with VAT/PAYE/UIF/SDL regulations.
- Tender Success: Achieved a 40% success rate in competitive tender submissions.
- Financial Accuracy: Reduced reporting errors by 25% through improved reconciliation systems. Reconciled accounts with zero audit findings.
- Client Relationship Management: Increased repeat business by 35% via key account retention strategies.
- Leadership Impact: Mentored cross-functional teams, boosting departmental performance by 20%.
Timeline
HR Manager | Business Development Manager | Financial Accountant
Seranex (Pty) Ltd
04.2014 - Current
HR Manager | Business Development Manager | Financial Accountant
Lebidike IT & Projects
02.2012 - 03.2014
Business Development Manager
TTH Business Consulting Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Bookkeeper
TTH Business Consulting
05.2006 - 01.2010
Creditors Clerk
University of South Africa
03.2003 - 04.2006
BBA - Business Administration, HR Major
Milpark Business School