Titus T. Khiba
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Financial Accountant with a proven track record at Wesizwe Platinum Ltd, skilled in streamlining processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Expertise in advanced Excel and report generation drives cost efficiencies and enhances financial integrity, consistently delivering results that support strategic decision-making.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Wesizwe Platinum Ltd
Johannesburg
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing reporting cycle from 10 to 8 days through standardized journal templates and task checklists.
- Prepared and reviewed consolidated management accounts, cash flow statements, and financial statement disclosures for the Board.
- Collaborated with company secretarial teams to ensure compliance with CIPC and JSE listing requirements.
Financial Controller
Premier African Minerals
Midrand
01.2011 - 10.2018
- Created detailed financial reports for auditors and stakeholders.
- Reduced unnecessary expenses by restructuring department operations.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Performed modeling to estimate monthly financial requirements.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Operations Accountant
Coal of Africa Ltd & UraMin Inc.
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Facilitated precise capitalisation of borrowing expenses in compliance with IAS 23.
- Performed month-end adjustments for accuracy across various cost centers.
- Guaranteed compliance with VAT and income tax regulations by filing timely period-end returns.
- Collaborated with operational managers to identify and address cost variances.
Accountant
Kalahari Diamonds
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Directed implementation of Pastel accounting system.
- Generated monthly management reports on production costs, sales margins, and working capital movements.
- Facilitated smooth project execution through efficient scheduling and reporting.
- Reduced errors in financial records through meticulous reconciliation.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Auditor
KPMG South Africa
08.1990 - 12.1998
- Conducted statutory audits for clients across mining, manufacturing, and services sectors; assessed internal controls and financial statement integrity.
- Advised senior management on process improvements, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Education
ACCA - Professional Qualification
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2026
GIBS Management Development Programme -
University of Pretoria
04.2025
National Diploma in Accounting & Business Studies -
Botswana Institute of Administration And Commerce
07.1990
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Report on findings
- Group and statutory reporting
- Tax compliance
- SAP Controlling module
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Pivot tables
- Pastel Evolution
- Variance analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow forecasting
- IFRS/IAS
- Company secretarial support
- Audit liaison
- Cross-functional communication
Technical Proficiencies
SAP (Controlling Module), Pastel Evolution, Sage One Payroll, Pastel Partner, Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VBA), Power BI basics
Professional Memberships
Southern African Institute for Business Accountants
Personal Information
Title: Finance Manager
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Setswana, Native
Hobbies and Interests
- Social golf
- Comrades Ultra Marathon attempt (2025, 2026)
- Reading
- Strategic board games
Core Competencies
Group & statutory reporting, Tax compliance (SARB B-03/B-14), SOX controls, Exchange control, SAP Controlling module, Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VBA), Pastel Evolution, Sage One Payroll, Product costing, Variance analysis, Budgeting & forecasting, Cash flow forecasting, IFRS/IAS, Company secretarial support, Audit liaison (internal & external), Team development, Cross-functional communication, Stakeholder management, PPA-aligned leadership style
Affiliations
- Social golfer
- Former ultra marathon runner
- Board games
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Wesizwe Platinum Ltd
03.2018 - 03.2023
Financial Controller
Premier African Minerals
01.2011 - 10.2018
Operations Accountant
Coal of Africa Ltd & UraMin Inc.
06.2006 - 12.2010
Accountant
Kalahari Diamonds
01.1999 - 12.2005
Auditor
KPMG South Africa
08.1990 - 12.1998
ACCA - Professional Qualification
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
GIBS Management Development Programme -
University of Pretoria
National Diploma in Accounting & Business Studies -
Botswana Institute of Administration And Commerce
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