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Thandeka Maqungo

Thandeka Maqungo

18 Bunting Crescent, Cotswold, P.E.

Summary

Deligent Accountant for Special Projects and Financial Controller with immense capacity to implement and overseer projects with various moving elements. Skilled assessor of projects and financial related jobs with diverse software arsenal at disposal. Approachable liaison between municipal management and project leadership and other stakeholders, translating the specifications, figures and scope of the project into effortless conduct and easy language.

Organised and dependable candidate, successful at managing and executing multiple priorities to achieve expected and positive results. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet the desired goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Projects Accountant

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, (NMBM)
02.2005 - Current
  • Researching and developing strategies for special projects, assisting and coordinating their implementation process and monitoring pre-determined goals and reporting thereon
  •  FINANCIAL CONTROL FUNCTIONS-VERIFICAATION, REVIEWING AND REPORTING
    • Researching and developing strategies for special projects, assisting and coordinating their implementation process and monitoring pre-determined goals and reporting thereon
    • Research changes to relevant financial legislation, (MFMA, Municipal Systems and Structures Acts) and regulation/guidelines/procedures, Generally Accepted Municipal Accounting Procedures, (GAMAP), Generally Recognised Accounting Procedures, (GRAP) and reporting on changes
    • Drafting of new policies and amendments to existing policies and work procedures and submitting to the Assistant Director for management reporting
    • Drafting replies to queries pertaining to the section, verifying/ reviewing reports and submitting reports to the Deputy Director for approval
    • Devising training Programme and overseeing the implementation of relevant changes to council policies and liaising/reporting to section supervisors on new/revised policies and procedures.
     FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT FUNCTION
    • Monitoring and reporting on Risk management and asset management tools, such as lost/theft of municipal properties, stock-taking of assets and inventory.
    • Monitoring and updating files with current and relevant information pertaining to the administrative activities
    • Preparing and effecting procedure changes relating to the area of responsibility and submitting for authorization to the Assistant Director
    • Research other strategies to be implemented in order to economize on spending for non-budgeted items, with an aim of avoiding fruitless expenditure.
    • Developing and coordinating training sessions with relevant staff of the Directorate
    • Preparing and submitting statistics and reports to the Deputy Director for management meetings and reporting
    • Coordinated Municipal Finance Management Act training, to all NMBM officials and Councillors for compliance according the MFMA 56 of 2003 regulation.
     SUPERVISION AND PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
    • Providing guidelines/ guidance to personnel on the application of procedures relating to special projects, receiving feedback on research done, and coordinating the planning and development requirements.
    • Implementing remedial measures/corrective action to align performance and output against agreed standards
    • Appraising performance levels, setting objectives and measuring accomplishment or establishing reasons for non-conformance
    • Strategies on work-responsibilities to be executed and monitor progress and/or backlog where suggestion solutions will be provided to the subordinates.
    • Apply an open-door policy where subordinates are allowed to share their views and ideas on how their work-performance can be executed better
    • Encourage subordinates to unlock their abilities by enhancing their knowledge and gain skills that will develop them to better themselves and increase effective performance standard.
     AUDIT FINDINGS PROCESSOR
    • Responsible for all Budget and Treasury auditing findings detected by internal and external auditors
    • Identifying audit risks if they are inherent, control and/or detection risks
    • Communicating with responsible persons to build internal control measures that will eliminate future risk of causing the audit finding detected to re-occur.
    • Drafting statistics that will reflect the current status quo of the outstanding and the audit tested auditing findings.
    • Develop control measures that will eliminate any improper usage of the municipality’s properties, funds and services, which must be aligned to the MFMA, MSA & the Constitution.
  •  PROCEDURAL MANUAL COORDINATOR
    • Responsible to draft the procedural manuals that provides information on how to effectively comply with legislation and regulations that stipulates procedures on how to execute work contents and concepts effectively and efficiently.
    • Assisting other directorates on which procedures must be added and/or adjusted in order to effectively comply with the standards of work performance stipulated at National Level and by the Auditor General.
     MUNICIPAL STANDARD CHART OF ACCOUNTS, (mSCOA)
    • mSCOA is the new system to be implemented by all local government spheres which is endorsed by the National Treasury.
    • As the work-steam team member, mSCOA gained me knowledge how to record accounting transactions the new way, performance process stipulating exactly how transactions are to be recorded, classified, disclosed, and prepared in the municipality’s accounts.
    • Responsible in organizing & conducting workshops for awareness information session, for the officials to gain knowledge, understanding and information of what is required and expected when the mSCOA is running and implemented.
    • Liaising with ward councillors, equipping them with the knowledge and the importance of adhering to mSCOA principles
    • Encouraging all stakeholders involved to adhere to the objectives, principles and procedures of mSCOA
     TENDER OBJECTIONS COMMITTEE (TOC)
    • Responsible to detect the authenticity and credibility of all tender contracts submitted by interested suppliers;
    • Checking all supporting documents required for each tender are submitted by the interested suppliers.
    • Ensuring each supplier/contractor submitted their tender documents qualifies for the tender according to the specifications of the tender;
    • Ensure all the procedures, by-laws and SCM policy is adhered to by the suppliers/contractors interested to bid in the tender.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Business Management

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, (NMMU)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2013

Bachelor of Commerce, (B. Comm.) - Accounting And Management Accounting

Vista University, (Port Elizabeth Branch)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2000

High School Diploma -

IThembelihle Comprehensive School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
11.1994

Skills

National Treasury minimum competency Unit Standard certificates
National Treasury MFMA learning programme modules / certificates
Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate
Financial Management Certificate
Emotional Intelligence Certificate
Self - Leadership Certificates
Teamwork and Conflict Management
Business Writing Skills Certificates
Archives and Records Management Certificate
Apply the Principles and Ethics in a Municipal Environment Certificate
Risk Management Certificate

  • Bank Reconciliation



    COMPUTER LITERACY:

    Micro-Soft Excel, (Intermediate and advance certificates)
    Micro-Soft Word (Intermediate certificate)
    Micro-Soft Power-point (Basic and Intermediate certificates)

Languages

Isi-Xhosa, English and Isi-Zulu

Computerliteracy

Intermediate and advance certificates, Intermediate certificate, Basic and Intermediate certificates

Workobjectives

  • Eager to expand and utilise my Business and Administration studies and skills gained, to help enhance all major business transactions and to attract target markets and competent human resource into the work environment.
  • To unlock and utilise the potential, work commitment and work ethics I have gained through the years of my academic and working experience with to benefit the expected work performance results of the institution.
  • To implement the proven history of dedication and successful work performance, working with diverse and cross-functional teams by executing special project assigned to myself and my team with excellence.
  • To seek job position that will leverage organisational behaviour, application of research skills, communication that support the internal and external stakeholders of the organisation
  • Aiming to execute all tasks assigned to me, seek guidance, and learn from my superiors in order to deliver desired end results.
  • I have gained knowledge of understanding the different work-cultures and communication skills within the local government spheres.
  • I had a privilege of being nominated as one of National Treasurer's interns where I attended seminars and workshops in a National Government Sphere interacting, sharing ideas, views, and concerns when we had to liaise with other Government Officials from other Local Government Municipalities
  • I was involved in the MSCOA developing stages, in the Change Management leg, where I attended seminars, conducted workshops within the NMBM stakeholders, to adhere, implement and establish the new programme

Employmentreferences

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Mr Adriaan Ferreira, Senior Director: Office of Treasury and Financial Support Services Sub Directorate, 041 506 5317
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Mrs Erine Viret, Deputy Director, 041 506 5307
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Prof Cecil A. Arnolds, HOD - Research Department, 041 504 3825

Firstnames

Thandeka Abigail

Knownas

Thandi

Residentialarea

18 Bunting Crescent,

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7512051147087
  • Date of Birth: 12/05/75
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

Training

  • National Treasury minimum competency Unit Standard certificates
  • National Treasury MFMA learning programme modules/certificates
  • Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate
  • Financial Management Certificate
  • Emotional Intelligence Certificate
  • Self-Leadership Certificates
  • Teamwork and Conflict Management
  • Business Writing Skills Certificates
  • Archives and Records Management Certificate
  • Apply the Principles and Ethics in a Municipal Environment Certificate
  • Risk Management Certificate

Reading

I have read numerous books on self development. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz. The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr Norman Vincent Peale. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki. The BIBLE. 

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of eight staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved challenges and personal-related matters affecting my subordinates' work performance, by securing counseling sessions and programme which led to positive and amicable working environment, excellent change in executing their job effectively and efficiently .
  • Achieved establishing the Archives and Records Management section in my department through effectively equipping myself and subordinates with skills, knowledge and understanding, implementing all strategies, processes and adhering to procedures related to Archives and Records Management, .

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork-life balanceCompany Culture401k match

Interests

Reading

Change Management

Change Agent

Skills Development

Self-Development

Writing

Quote

"Jesus answered- The Scripture says, Worship t he Lord your God and serve Only Him"
Luke 4 verse 8

Timeline

Special Projects Accountant

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, (NMBM)
02.2005 - Current

MBA - Accounting And Business Management

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, (NMMU)

Bachelor of Commerce, (B. Comm.) - Accounting And Management Accounting

Vista University, (Port Elizabeth Branch)

High School Diploma -

IThembelihle Comprehensive School
Thandeka Maqungo