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Sivenathi Busakwe

Financial Accountant
Fourways

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Financial Accountant with a proven track record, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. Excelled in fast-paced environments, leveraging expertise in SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel to drive decision-making and improve processes. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork, contributing to significant project successes and operational improvements.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Accountant

NTT Data
06.2024 - Current
  • Managing journal entries, general ledger accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue reconciliation.
  • Inputting financial data and producing reports using SAP ERP.
  • Tracking business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Resolving discrepancies, and collaborating across various finance and non-finance functions to maintain data integrity.
  • Processing month-end activities, executing essential actions within the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate closing.
  • Reviewing, tracking, and maintaining billing information.

General Accountant

Genpact
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Posting ledger and general journal entries, translating sub-ledger information to general ledger accounts, and conducting comprehensive bank and balance sheet reconciliations using SAP ERP.
  • Compiling, analyzing, and reporting on key accounting data and revenue figures to support informed decision-making by client.
  • Collaborating with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
  • Contributing to the successful completion of numerous special projects involving complex accounting research assignments, ad hoc reporting requests from senior leadership teams, or other non-routine duties as assigned.
  • Leveraging office automation and SAP ERP systems to generate reports and conduct specialized research, enhancing efficiency and streamlining financial processes for the client.

Fixed Assets Accountant

Dimension Data
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Extracting and reviewing procurement invoices to ensure accurate asset capitalization.
  • Improving reporting efficiency by preparing timely and accurate monthly depreciation entries for all fixed assets.
  • Supporting budgeting efforts by providing detailed reports on fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
  • Ensuring accurate recordkeeping by updating the fixed asset register with changes in cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value, and useful life estimates as needed.
  • Assisting external auditors during annual audits, ensuring accurate representation of fixed assets in financial statements.
  • Reducing discrepancies in asset records by conducting periodic physical verifications of assets and reconciling differences with accounting records.
  • Enhancing financial accuracy by reconciling fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
  • Managing the disposal process for obsolete or excess assets, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recording in the fixed asset register.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure proper capitalization of new projects and assets in accordance with policy.

Billing Operations Analyst

Dimension Data
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Working with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Ensuring that orders were balanced and aligned across business units to maintain consistency in billing.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction with accurate invoice generation.
  • Identifying, and resolving billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Managing and monitoring billing Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs) to ensure timely execution.

Intern/Graduate Trainee

Dimension Data
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supporting staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gaining valuable experience working within the organization, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzing problems and working with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributing to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Education

National Diploma - Accounting

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate - Commercial Accounting

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills

    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    Problem-solving

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Flexible and adaptable

    Microsoft Excel proficient

Certification

ď‚§ Kubicle: Data-driven Excel training for business

Timeline

Financial Accountant

NTT Data
06.2024 - Current

General Accountant

Genpact
12.2021 - 05.2024

Fixed Assets Accountant

Dimension Data
08.2020 - 11.2021

Billing Operations Analyst

Dimension Data
06.2019 - 07.2020

Intern/Graduate Trainee

Dimension Data
06.2018 - 05.2019

National Diploma - Accounting

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate - Commercial Accounting

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Sivenathi BusakweFinancial Accountant