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Thulasizwe Manzini
Test Analyst
Randburg,Gauteng
Summary
My journey in the technology industry started in customer support, where I quickly recognized the need for effective software solutions. This understanding fueled my interest in design and automation, leading to a role as a Functional Developer. In this position, I discovered my strengths in analytical thinking and attention to detail. I've since found my passion in Test Analysis, where I feel a great sense of fulfillment in delivering high-quality, valuable products. I'm dedicated to ongoing personal and professional
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Test Analyst
Adapt IT Holding (Pty) Ltd
JOHANNESBURG
04.2022 - Current
- Work as part of the Agile team to ensure User/business requirements are achieved.
- Test Desktop and Cloud applications to identify defects or bugs and record them in JIRA.
- Generate report and sprint planning schedule where I assign testers to the respective stories/defects.
- Refine features and enhancements, create and review test plans based on user acceptance criteria.
- Extract data from accounting software i.e., Xero, SAP, Sage etc and prepare trial balance for testing.
- Drive successful execution of sprint objectives by coordinating with all stakeholders across the release value-chain (Product Development, Product Owner(s), Product Manager(s), Scrum Master, Content Providers and Third Parties).
- Test planning, reviews and execution using Zephyr Scale.
- Log, track, and trace defects using JIRA and report to the team in the daily stand-up meetings.
- Maintain effective communication with relevant team (Product, Support, Training and Consulting etc) to act on real-time customer insight to inform compelling customer experience interventions.
- Establish a trusted relationship to help drive continued value of products and service.
- Use other tools such as Postman, FinalBuilder, Github and Confluence to process and store data.
- Investigate tools and process to automate Cloud application and share knowledge with QA team.
- Automation testing using Cypress, JavaScript for Cloud Apps/Solutions.
- Scripting on Visual Studio Code and other code editor.
- Test data transfer from Desktop to Web applications.
- Perform high-level and full Regression Testing.
Functional Developer
Adapt IT Holding (Pty) Ltd
JOHANNESBURG
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Implement compliance on IFRS, IFRS for SME, SAIPA, GRAP, IPSAS, MCS and mSCOA templates.
- Implement compliance and automation on SE SME Cloud.
- Study and understand the upcoming compliance changes and update, for implementation.
- Perform development and automation in Design mode and Builder mode at advanced level.
- Upskill and assist Support, Training and Consulting on new and existing features.
CWWP Support Consultant
CQS (Pty) Ltd (CaseWare Africa)
JOHANNESBURG
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Assist clients with Accounting and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) preparations.
- Provide telephonic, web, email support to users experiencing problems using the software.
- Make pro-active support calls to ensure that all clients are satisfied and log cases on Salesforce.
- Partake in knowledge sharing, and the creation of regular how-to Articles for Community page.
- Visit on-site to assist client with implementation of new features in the products i.e., XBRL.
Finance Intern
West Rand District Municipality (WRDM)
JOHANNESBURG
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepare a Trial balance using Munsoft and import the data into CaseWare for financial preparation.
- Compile NT Reports and ensure compliance with regulations and submit to National Treasury.
- Using Munsoft to gather TB and GL to prepare for CaseWare Import and drafting AFS.
- Implementing mSCOA.
- Consolidation of WRDM and its Subsidiary using CaseWare Africa Products i.e., GRAP and mSCOA.
- Report to the Financial Manager and the Chief Executive Officer.
Trainee Accountant Programme
Guarantee Trust Corporate Support Service (Pty) Ltd
JOHANNESBURG
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Courses: Accounting Study Course, Communication Course, Rules of Professional Conduct Course, Office Orientation Workshop
Tutor for Cost and Financial Management 1&2
University of Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Assist students in a computer Lab with MS Office Excel and Pastel Accounting.
- Explain the content of the topic to student in a smaller scale than a Lecture.
- Review and assess students’ homework’s.
- Report back to the Lecturer.
- Mark, capture and submit work to the Lecturer (Co-ordinator).
Tutor for Financial Accounting 3
University of Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Assist students in a computer Lab with MS Office Excel and Pastel Accounting.
- Explain the content of the topic to student in a smaller scale than a Lecture.
- Review and assess students’ homework’s.
- Report back to the Lecturer.
- Mark, capture and submit work to the Lecturer (Co-ordinator).
Education
Certificate - Information Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2023 - 04.2025
Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Manual and Automation Testing
Financial services
C#, HTML, CSS, Java and Type Script
Cloud/Web Applications
Certification
Emerging Leaders
Affiliations
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board
- Association of Accounting Technician South Africa
Interests
Tennis
Video games
Rugby
Software
Caseware Products
Timeline
Emerging Leaders
02-2025
Certificate - Information Technology
University of Johannesburg
02.2023 - 04.2025
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
10-2022
Test Analyst
Adapt IT Holding (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Functional Developer
Adapt IT Holding (Pty) Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Scaled Agile SAFe® 4 Practitioner
01-2018
CWWP Support Consultant
CQS (Pty) Ltd (CaseWare Africa)
10.2016 - 07.2018
Finance Intern
West Rand District Municipality (WRDM)
08.2016 - 10.2016
Trainee Accountant Programme
Guarantee Trust Corporate Support Service (Pty) Ltd
11.2015 - 08.2016
Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
02.2015 - 03.2016
Tutor for Financial Accounting 3
University of Johannesburg
02.2015 - 07.2015
Tutor for Cost and Financial Management 1&2
University of Johannesburg
02.2014 - 11.2015
Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
University of Johannesburg
01.2007 - 01.2011