Thikho Mbedzi
Midrand
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data. Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 7 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Brendmo Inc
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed and lead external and internal audits
- Manage and supervise junior accountants
- Compiling of Annual Financial Statements For clients
- Review of Management accounts
- Provide leadership
- Compiling of Quotations and Tender documents
- Sectors - Insurance, Estate Agents, Lawyers and Banking
- Experience in auditing trust accounts.
- Assessed the effectiveness of corporate governance structures, contributing to enhanced transparency and accountability within organizations.
Senior Consultant
Bonakude Consulting
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Financial Reporting consultant
- Internal auditing - focus on Contract management and Audit of pre-determined objectives
- External audit for both public and private sectors
- Mentoring and coaching of trainees and junior consultants
- Preparing of IFRS and GRAP financial statements
- Organizing time budgets and ensuring we meet all financial budgets, to maximize profits
- Sectors - Banking, Education, Entertainement and municipalities.
Audit Trainee
Rakoma and Associates
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Auditing and assurance, evaluating the scope, standard and legislation material to engagement
- Audit planning
- Designing and executing of the procedures to achieve the objective as outlined
- Finalization of the audit file
- Assisting in drafting the Management report
- Preparing and chairing meetings with those charged with governance
- Internal and external audit of both the public and private sector
- Sectors - Education, Insurance, Banking and municipalities.
Finance Intern
MTK Consulting
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting from debtors evaluating new credit request
- Reviewing customer's credit rankings, setting up terms and conditions of credit
- Ensuring timely payment of debts and following payments as needed
- Responding to relevant client enquiries
- Processing and reconciliation of invoices
- Matching of payments against invoices
- Compiling Tender documents.
Audit Superviser
Morobi Chartered Accountants
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced internal controls through thorough risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, identifying discrepancies and providing corrective action plans.
- Improved audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new audit methodologies.
- Led training sessions on internal control principles and best practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive financial statement reviews, identifying inaccuracies and areas for improvement.
- Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth and development.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by junior auditors for accuracy and completeness before incorporating them into the final audit report.
- Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.
- Coordinated resources effectively to ensure smooth execution of the audit plan while minimizing disruption to client operations.
Accountant
Kasha South Africa
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
Education
BBA Accounting -
Helderberg College
SAICA Articles - undefined
SAICA
CTA - undefined
UNISA
Skills
Leadership
Attention to detail
Communication and Negotiation
Project management
Conflict Resolution
Time management
Problem solving skills
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial statement review
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- GAAP proficiency
- Audit preparation
- Expense Tracking
- Bank Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Reporting
Sectors Of Experience
- Law
- Insurance
- Banking
- Education
- Municipalities
References
- Gabisile Mthimunye, 0713557264, Rakoma and Associates
- Melody Mncube, +27834505032, Bonakude Consulting
Timeline
Accountant
Kasha South Africa
02.2024 - Current
Audit Superviser
Morobi Chartered Accountants
12.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Accountant
Brendmo Inc
05.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Consultant
Bonakude Consulting
06.2020 - 07.2021
Audit Trainee
Rakoma and Associates
04.2016 - 05.2020
Finance Intern
MTK Consulting
01.2015 - 03.2016
BBA Accounting -
Helderberg College
SAICA Articles - undefined
SAICA
CTA - undefined
UNISA
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