SIFISO NKOSI
Johannesburg,Randburg
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over 3 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and performance monitoring. Skilled in partnering with stakeholders to analyse financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver insights for strategic decisions. Strong background in financial controls, variance analysis, and compliance oversight. Currently pursuing CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, with expertise in Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting tools.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Analyst - Investment Monitoring & Risk
Edge Growth
Johannesburg
02.2024 - Current
- Monitor financial performance across 140+ portfolio companies, analysing revenue, profitability, liquidity, and operational performance indicators.
- Conduct variance analysis on key financial metrics including revenue and EBITDA, identifying performance drivers and emerging risks.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for internal stakeholders and investment committees.
- Partner with investee management teams to improve reporting quality, financial transparency, and submission compliance.
- Perform financial risk assessments and provide insights to support investment monitoring and decision-making.
- Maintain and analyse large financial datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring intervention.
- Improve reporting efficiency through automation initiatives using Excel, Monday.com, and Power Automate.
- Engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely submission of financial and operational information.
- Managed compliance and financial monitoring processes across a portfolio of 140+ businesses.
- Improved reporting efficiency through automation and structured data management processes.
- Supported data-driven decision-making through performance analysis and financial reporting.
Finance Intern - Group Finance
Rand Water
Johannesburg
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support informed decision-making.
- Assisted in month-end close processes and validated financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performed bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial data accuracy and integrity.
- Monitored expenditures and conducted variance analysis against budget expectations to identify discrepancies.
- Supported adherence to financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards.
- Collaborated with finance teams to improve reporting quality and process efficiency.
- Contributed to the timely completion of monthly reporting and reconciliation processes.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit readiness.
- Supported finance operations through accurate financial data management and control compliance.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
12-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
12-2021
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA
UK06-2026
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Commercial Finance Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Budget analysis
- ROI analysis
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Data reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial governance
- Business Partnering
- Stakeholder Management
- Performance management
Custom
- Corporate Investment Banking Course, 2026-01-01
- Financial Analysis Course, 2026-01-01
- Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals and Data Analytics
Timeline
Portfolio Analyst - Investment Monitoring & Risk
Edge Growth
02.2024 - Current
Finance Intern - Group Finance
Rand Water
02.2023 - 01.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA