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YAMKELA SANDISIWE SOKAPASE

Snr Analyst Business Enablement And Adoption(SCM)
Ironwood, Noordwyk

Summary

.Experienced with global supply chain management, including logistics and procurement optimization. Utilizes advanced strategies to streamline operations and enhance supplier relationships. Track record of leading teams to achieve operational excellence in fast-paced, international settings. ERP Implementation in 22 countries ( Telecoms, Fintech, Retail, Mining, Transport Industries), Continuous Improvement on the evolving KPI monitoring in various steercos's against governance structures Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success. Rational Global Process Design Authority and Business Enablement with 17 years of experience enhancing operations for organizations through information systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.

Overview

1826
1826
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Snr Analyst Business Enablement and Adoption(SCM)

MTN Group
JOHANNESBURG
01.201 - Current
  • Analyse the business risks and assist in identifying potential mitigation plans with regard to the SCM processes
  • Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the policy and procedure changes and additions required to enable and support the new global SCM processes
  • Define, coordinate and development of SCM Global KPIs in close collaboration with stakeholders
  • Develop and articulate Global SCM processes across all MTN Countries’s in accordance with best practise
  • Responsible for defining and developing functional key performance metrics and their associated measurements and reports to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the SCM processes
  • Responsible for the integration with the Master Data technical work stream to define, collect, build and validate the SCM master data structures and migrate the data (Master and Transactional) from legacy systems
  • Support and operationalise the project plans for the MTN global SCM solution and maintain fluid alignment with approved Project Deliverables up to implementation
  • Analyse the business risks and assist in identifying potential mitigation plans with regard to the SCM process
  • Manage the successful development and implementation of the SCM back office process and transactions
  • Responsible for the re-engineering and strengthening of the SCM processes, data structures and reporting
  • Ensure that the end-to-end impact / requirements of business transformation activities is understood and that the ! design is fit for purpose to meet these requirements
  • Take advantage of opportunities for efficiency in order to achieve standardisation with a high level of quality
  • Responsible for the detailed solution design (level 4, level 5 and 6) of the SCM business process taking into account key tax, legal and regulatory requirements, based on global leading practice and best practices across MTN
  • Responsible for the updating of the global blueprint for the SCM process across all Countriess based on local complexities for 22 Countriess and ensures the successful launch of each Countries
  • The SCM business process must meet
  • Countries specific tax, legal and regulatory requirements
  • Develop the SCM business requirements and design blueprints to provide to the
  • IT work stream for configuration
  • Ensure compliance to set standards for process design, ERP integrations, report creation standards and ultimately pilot and full rollout
  • Discuss with the SI and SO ideas and concepts in a concise and logical way to introduce SCM best practice during design & implementation
  • During the L6 design phase provide guidance and assistance in the planning, analysis and modelling of financial and operational KPIs and SLAs that would be implemented across all 22 Countriess
  • Ensure that the SCM business process (with SI and SO oversight) are designed and integrated with all SCM, Finance and EAM (where applicable) process to ensure effective end to end solution
  • Discuss with the SI the roles and responsibilities set-ups as designed for the
  • Countriess are adequate for business functionality
  • Acts at the subject matter expert during the design and implantation phase for external (SI/SO) & internal stakeholders regarding SCM queries and the resolution thereof
  • Submit the level 5 and 6 SCM business process and all supporting reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, forms and workflows (RICEFWs) to the
  • Finance, EAM, HR and PtP Process Leads and ERP MDM & BI Principles for review and approval before submission to IT for development
  • Manage the relationship with the Systems Integrator (SI) to develop and build the functional SCM process
  • Drive SCM initiatives to proactively review and implement leading practice processes
  • Perform end-to-end functional process walkthroughs for the SCM process
  • Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the policy and procedure changes and additions required to enable and support the new global SCM process
  • Provide input and applicable business knowledge to define a Service Catalogue to support the chargeback model framework
  • Provide input and validate the FTE sizing guidelines and positional role requirements for the SCM function as provided by the Service Delivery work stream
  • Provide input and validate the process governance solution provided by the
  • Security and Controls team
  • Definition and validation of Key Business Performance Measures and Reporting requirements
  • IMPLEMENTATION
  • Responsible for the ERP solution performance and user acceptance testing on the
  • SCM process and transactions
  • Responsible for the SCM interface testing between the ERP and 3rd party solutions
  • Provide review of the UAT test cases for the SCM processes and transactions and ensure that these are aligned to the processes designed
  • Responsible for the implementation and roll-out of a standardised SCM solution across all MTN Countriess
  • Implementation of multi country, multi-currency, multi financial calendar, global single instance ERP environment for SCM with various levels of maturity
  • Maintain coherence and alignment between process teams for preparation work up to pilot and then same during full operational roll out across all Countriess
  • Provide input and support to the organisational change management work stream in preparing and delivering training material covering the SCM process, leveraging SOPs
  • Support and assist with the training delivery to ensure that SCM staff is adequately trained prior to go live
  • Provides pre & post Go-live support during implementation phase to users & other streams of all SCM activities to ensure integration, smooth transition of processes and ensuring continuity through any transition and transformation
  • Provide review of training material and support to training staff for any clarity during the Countries pre Go-Live training
  • Complete all go live checklists
  • Support a culture that will be receptive to the changes Project NEXT brings
  • Provide implementation and post go live support as required and perform post go-live assessment
  • Responsible for the integration with the Master Data technical work stream to define, collect, build and validate the SCM master data structures and migrate the data (Master and Transactional) from legacy systems
  • Collaborate with and guide the SI and associated vendors on system upgrades, database issues, change requirements and applying patches and fixes related to the SCM process
  • Conduct Process Walkthroughs to socialise and validate the Processes
  • Procedures, Policies, Controls and Delegation of Authority for each country
  • Identification, Gathering and Validation of country specific localisation requirements
  • Validate and ensure compliance with country specific Tax, Legal and Statutory requirements
  • Localisation and Validation of Business and System Roles and Responsibilities
  • Definition and validation of Business and Test scenarios for System Integration and User Acceptance testing
  • Definition and validation of Business and Test scenarios for System Integration and User Acceptance testing
  • Responsible to ensure end-to-end solution integration between Business, the
  • Solution Delivery and Implementation teams
  • GENERAL
  • Maintain compliance with global leading practice for the end-to-end standard operating solution for SCM across all 22 Countriess
  • Play an active role in the SCM continuous process improvements for SCM through the optimisation of purchasing processes and discussion with SI/SO and ensuring all approved improvements are implemented
  • Maintain good working relationships with process streams on the Project as well as with key Stakeholders across all operations
  • Main SCM point of contact to the functional transformation leads and provide assistance for the touch points within the SCM stream
  • Assists in the identification and analysis of business risks within the SCM processes and continuity requirements and supports the processes to ensure risk management and continuity plans are in place
  • Facilitate feedback sessions with various SCM system users to get feedback on future business requirements
  • Process Ownership to protect the Global Template
  • Arrangement and facilitation of Conference Room Pilot sessions
  • Manage the Business Data collection and validation process for each country
  • Assist and Support during Third Party and Quality Assurance validations
  • Pre go-live readiness support
  • Post go-live implementation support
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks
  • Leadership and guidance to the SCM team in alignment with the programme plans and objectives
  • Possess the authority, presence and integrity to command respect from colleagues
  • Set goals and objectives for self and direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation
  • Manage the performance of the SCM work stream to ensure effective delivery and achievement of performance targets
  • Assist team members in overcoming work obstacles
  • Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure team members receive feedback regularly on work done
  • Performance management and appraisal of subordinates and agree action points
  • Coaching and mentoring of direct reports if required
  • Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions
  • Promote a ‘customer centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups
  • Manage development and well-being of subordinates
  • Facilitate effective communication and feedback
  • Identify and drive the executive decisions required to align policies with the global SCM solution
  • Ensure compliance with MTN policies, processes and procedures
  • Research, provide and manage SCM leading practices to the benefit of the
  • Custodian of SCM expert knowledge and leading practices
  • Manage the integration with cross-functional process teams
  • Facilitates and provides guidance when organising forums
  • Manage SCM stakeholder relationships to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
  • Support and guide skills and competency development to raise the level of SCM competencies within the group
  • Consults to the SCM Managers of the 22 Countries and group management services
  • Lead as the exemplar of the ethics, best practice and values of MTN.
  • Streamlined supply chain operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely deliveries through diligent monitoring of orders and shipments.
  • Improved production planning processes to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
  • Collaborated with finance teams to develop annual budgets for supply chain operations, monitoring expenses closely to ensure adherence to financial objectives.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to develop promotional strategies that effectively balanced inventory levels with customer demand patterns.
  • Implemented lean principles to eliminate waste and improve overall efficiency within the supply chain operations.
  • Developed comprehensive performance metrics to assess supply chain effectiveness, driving continuous improvements in key areas of operation.
  • Mentored and developed supply chain personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
  • Conducted regular audits to maintain data integrity within the company''s ERP system, ensuring accurate information for decision-making purposes.
  • Developed cost-saving initiatives in transportation logistics, achieving significant savings in annual shipping expenses.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful new product launches, meeting target deadlines and budget requirements.
  • Overhauled procurement processes resulting in streamlined workflows, improved supplier relationships, and reduced purchasing costs.
  • Analyzed demand trends to accurately forecast inventory needs, minimizing stock-outs and excess stock situations.
  • Established robust risk mitigation plans to counter potential disruptions within the supply chain network.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
  • Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
  • Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
  • Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
  • Supervised multiple staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
  • Supervised Multiple staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
  • Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
  • Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning sessions, aligning efforts with company goals.
  • Spearheaded project to integrate new analytics software, boosting data analysis capabilities.
  • Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning workflow processes.
  • Improved decision-making processes, providing senior management with detailed analysis and actionable insights.
  • Developed new analytical models that improved forecasting accuracy and reduced risk exposure.
  • Led team in developing predictive model that forecasted trends, informing business decisions.
  • Improved team collaboration with implementation of new communication tools.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new analysts, improving onboarding efficiency.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by analyzing feedback and implementing necessary changes.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying underperforming areas and recommending solutions.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to generate insights.
  • Facilitated workshops on data visualization tools, enhancing team's reporting capabilities.
  • Increased operational transparency by developing and implementing new reporting framework.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Global Process Design Authority( Supply Chain Mana

MTN Group MTN NEXT
JOHANNESBURG
07.2015 - 01.2019

Analyse the business risks and assist in identifying potential mitigation plans with regard to the SCM processes

  • Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the policy and procedure changes and additions required to enable and support the new global SCM processes
  • Led cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency within the organization''s global supply chain network.
  • Define, coordinate and development of SCM Global KPIs in close collaboration with stakeholders
  • Boosted cost savings with strategic procurement techniques and effective supplier negotiations.
  • Develop and articulate Global SCM processes across all MTN Countries’s in accordance with best practise
  • Negotiated supply agreements and developed global sourcing strategies with defined cost savings, risk assessment, and mitigation plans.
  • Responsible for defining and developing functional key performance metrics and their associated measurements and reports to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the SCM processes
  • Developed and executed global supply chain strategies that boosted production readiness, stock availability, and product quality.
  • Responsible for the integration with the Master Data technical work stream to define, collect, build and validate the SCM master data structures and migrate the data (Master and Transactional) from legacy systems
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to adopt new supply-chain technologies and track global product shipment and delivery.
  • Support and operationalise the project plans for the MTN global SCM solution and maintain fluid alignment with approved Project Deliverables up to implementation
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, eliminating bottlenecks, and increasing overall process efficiency.
  • Analyse the business risks and assist in identifying potential mitigation plans with regard to the SCM process
  • Manage the successful development and implementation of the SCM back office process and transactions
  • Responsible for the re-engineering and strengthening of the SCM processes, data structures and reporting
  • Ensure that the end-to-end impact / requirements of business transformation activities is understood and that the ! design is fit for purpose to meet these requirements
  • Take advantage of opportunities for efficiency in order to achieve standardisation with a high level of quality
  • Responsible for the detailed solution design (level 4, level 5 and 6) of the SCM business process taking into account key tax, legal and regulatory requirements, based on global leading practice and best practices across MTN
  • Responsible for the updating of the global blueprint for the SCM process across all Countriess based on local complexities for 22 Countriess and ensures the successful launch of each Countries
  • The SCM business process must meet
  • Countries specific tax, legal and regulatory requirements
  • Develop the SCM business requirements and design blueprints to provide to the
  • IT work stream for configuration
  • Ensure compliance to set standards for process design, ERP integrations, report creation standards and ultimately pilot and full rollout
  • Discuss with the SI and SO ideas and concepts in a concise and logical way to introduce SCM best practice during design & implementation
  • During the L6 design phase provide guidance and assistance in the planning, analysis and modelling of financial and operational KPIs and SLAs that would be implemented across all 22 Countriess
  • Ensure that the SCM business process (with SI and SO oversight) are designed and integrated with all SCM, Finance and EAM (where applicable) process to ensure effective end to end solution
  • Discuss with the SI the roles and responsibilities set-ups as designed for the
  • Countriess are adequate for business functionality
  • Acts at the subject matter expert during the design and implantation phase for external (SI/SO) & internal stakeholders regarding SCM queries and the resolution thereof
  • Submit the level 5 and 6 SCM business process and all supporting reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, forms and workflows (RICEFWs) to the
  • Finance, EAM, HR and PtP Process Leads and ERP MDM & BI Principles for review and approval before submission to IT for development
  • Manage the relationship with the Systems Integrator (SI) to develop and build the functional SCM process
  • Drive SCM initiatives to proactively review and implement leading practice processes
  • Perform end-to-end functional process walkthroughs for the SCM process
  • Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the policy and procedure changes and additions required to enable and support the new global SCM process
  • Provide input and applicable business knowledge to define a Service Catalogue to support the chargeback model framework
  • Provide input and validate the FTE sizing guidelines and positional role requirements for the SCM function as provided by the Service Delivery work stream
  • Provide input and validate the process governance solution provided by the
  • Security and Controls team
  • Definition and validation of Key Business Performance Measures and Reporting requirements
  • IMPLEMENTATION
  • Responsible for the ERP solution performance and user acceptance testing on the
  • SCM process and transactions
  • Responsible for the SCM interface testing between the ERP and 3rd party solutions
  • Provide review of the UAT test cases for the SCM processes and transactions and ensure that these are aligned to the processes designed
  • Responsible for the implementation and roll-out of a standardised SCM solution across all MTN Countriess
  • Implementation of multi country, multi-currency, multi financial calendar, global single instance ERP environment for SCM with various levels of maturity
  • Maintain coherence and alignment between process teams for preparation work up to pilot and then same during full operational roll out across all Countriess
  • Provide input and support to the organisational change management work stream in preparing and delivering training material covering the SCM process, leveraging SOPs
  • Support and assist with the training delivery to ensure that SCM staff is adequately trained prior to go live
  • Provides pre & post Go-live support during implementation phase to users & other streams of all SCM activities to ensure integration, smooth transition of processes and ensuring continuity through any transition and transformation
  • Provide review of training material and support to training staff for any clarity during the Countries pre Go-Live training
  • Complete all go live checklists
  • Support a culture that will be receptive to the changes Project NEXT brings
  • Provide implementation and post go live support as required and perform post go-live assessment
  • Responsible for the integration with the Master Data technical work stream to define, collect, build and validate the SCM master data structures and migrate the data (Master and Transactional) from legacy systems
  • Collaborate with and guide the SI and associated vendors on system upgrades, database issues, change requirements and applying patches and fixes related to the SCM process
  • Conduct Process Walkthroughs to socialise and validate the Processes
  • Procedures, Policies, Controls and Delegation of Authority for each country
  • Identification, Gathering and Validation of country specific localisation requirements
  • Validate and ensure compliance with country specific Tax, Legal and Statutory requirements
  • Localisation and Validation of Business and System Roles and Responsibilities
  • Definition and validation of Business and Test scenarios for System Integration and User Acceptance testing
  • Definition and validation of Business and Test scenarios for System Integration and User Acceptance testing
  • Responsible to ensure end-to-end solution integration between Business, the
  • Solution Delivery and Implementation teams
  • GENERAL
  • Maintain compliance with global leading practice for the end-to-end standard operating solution for SCM across all 22 Countriess
  • Play an active role in the SCM continuous process improvements for SCM through the optimisation of purchasing processes and discussion with SI/SO and ensuring all approved improvements are implemented
  • Maintain good working relationships with process streams on the Project as well as with key Stakeholders across all operations
  • Main SCM point of contact to the functional transformation leads and provide assistance for the touch points within the SCM stream
  • Assists in the identification and analysis of business risks within the SCM processes and continuity requirements and supports the processes to ensure risk management and continuity plans are in place
  • Facilitate feedback sessions with various SCM system users to get feedback on future business requirements
  • Process Ownership to protect the Global Template
  • Arrangement and facilitation of Conference Room Pilot sessions
  • Manage the Business Data collection and validation process for each country
  • Assist and Support during Third Party and Quality Assurance validations
  • Pre go-live readiness support
  • Post go-live implementation support
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks
  • Leadership and guidance to the SCM team in alignment with the programme plans and objectives
  • Possess the authority, presence and integrity to command respect from colleagues
  • Set goals and objectives for self and direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation
  • Manage the performance of the SCM work stream to ensure effective delivery and achievement of performance targets
  • Assist team members in overcoming work obstacles
  • Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure team members receive feedback regularly on work done
  • Performance management and appraisal of subordinates and agree action points
  • Coaching and mentoring of direct reports if required
  • Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions
  • Promote a ‘customer centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups
  • Manage development and well-being of subordinates
  • Facilitate effective communication and feedback
  • Identify and drive the executive decisions required to align policies with the global SCM solution
  • Ensure compliance with MTN policies, processes and procedures
  • Research, provide and manage SCM leading practices to the benefit of the
  • Custodian of SCM expert knowledge and leading practices
  • Manage the integration with cross-functional process teams
  • Facilitates and provides guidance when organising forums
  • Manage SCM stakeholder relationships to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
  • Support and guide skills and competency development to raise the level of SCM competencies within the group
  • Consults to the SCM Managers of the 22 Countriess and group management services
  • Lead as the exemplar of the ethics, best practice and values of MTN.
  • Developed robust risk mitigation plans to address potential disruptions in the global supply chain.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships by conducting regular reviews and addressing performance issues promptly.
  • Mentored junior team members and facilitated their growth within the company by providing guidance on best practices in supply chain management.
  • Improved global supply chain efficiency by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
  • Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
  • Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
  • Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
  • Initiated sustainability initiatives within the supply chain by identifying opportunities for waste reduction, energy savings, and resource optimization.
  • Spearheaded successful negotiations of long-term contracts with suppliers ensuring stable pricing structures and reliable deliveries.
  • Implemented innovative warehouse management systems, improving inventory accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies.
  • Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.

ERP Application System Specialists

Multotec
JOHANNESBURG
01.214 - 06.215
  • Providing functional support relating to Oracle JD Edwards business application deployed at Multotec
  • Creation of documentation using BI Publisher
  • Support , train user on Hummingbird documentation management system
  • Application fine tuning, setup and process refinement
  • Analysing system transaction flow and auditing application logic
  • Internal consultant to the project team providing functional solutions and transaction testing
  • Responsible for new Implementation and training of new processes and modules
  • Internal finance consultant in terms of accounting, tax, audit, cost accounting requirements
  • Importing of master data onto the system
  • Identification and resolution of system errors with Oracle
  • Specification and testing of JDE and Qlikview reports
  • Resolving user’s support requests
  • Assisting users with following the correct procedure related to JDE processing
  • Developing user manuals on the electronic STT Trainer platform
  • Manage and support external consultants on development work done
  • Performing user training to new users and required for JDE projects
  • Support and recommend changes on Document Management system(E Docs)
  • Process mapping and enhancements
  • Valuation of different solution to optimise resources
  • Develop and implement change management procedures
  • Responsible for new Implementation and training of new processes and modules

Business Solutions Analyst

Omnia Group, Industry Chemicals
JOHANNESBURG
09.2012 - 12.2013

Give business support on the financial functions in the QAD system

  • Give system support covering most areas of the business operations
  • Give telephonic and onsite support / training to users for the financial systems
  • Support the following areas:
  • Accounts payable (including accruals)
  • Accounts receivable
  • Bank and cash
  • Costing and Inventory
  • Fixed Assets
  • General Ledger
  • Operational System support on
  • Procurement and sales
  • Inventory (Stock)
  • Distribution and transport of inventory
  • Give telephonic support to remote users and occasionally provides onsite support / training

Designation System Analyst

BME, Bulk Mining Explosives- Omnia Group
JOHANNESBURG
05.201 - 09.201
  • Implementation on QAD(ERP and MRP system) and EAM
  • Configuration of the system to have proper internal control
  • Assist in the day-to-day support, training and installation operations of QAD
  • Translate business process into a system process
  • Report Writing in Cognos
  • Qlikview report writing
  • Business Analysis
  • Investigation of Business Requirements/Solutions
  • ON SITE: Train (users) auditors and cost accountants financial accountants and production managers on the system’s audit trail
  • Project management (system implementation)
  • Do training on users on how to properly use the system on various modules
  • Raise and follow up on system change request with the programmers and implement enhancements
  • Produce a fully documented systems design Functional
  • Specifications
  • Define user access and maintenance thereof
  • Analysis on the maintenance of master data for more accurate reporting
  • Simulating data onto QAD
  • Maintenance of Master data( Asset register, accounts master, ap and AR master
  • Inventory master)
  • Managing the gathering of user requirements
  • Analyse systems problems and identify and evaluate solutions
  • Accurately and completely document business processes and work flows
  • Develop business cases to assess process improvement opportunities
  • Test and provide quality assurance.

Accountant Software Support/Financial BusinessAnalyst

Action Technologies
Cape Town
01.2008 - 04.2011
  • Implementation on Ezywine Account Management systems(ERP system)
  • Configuration of the system to have proper internal control
  • VAT and Excise, UIF and PAYE recons as well as submissions
  • Maintenance of AR,AP Asset register, Payroll and Stock
  • E@syfilling for clients (employer submissions)
  • Year and month-end journals and procedures, reconciliations (Bank, Inventory, AR
  • Assets)
  • Doing general journals as per auditors
  • Financial reporting
  • Stock variance analysis
  • Implement costing methods e.g from standard to average costing (perpetual or periodic)
  • Stock revaluation and costing of stock variance recons for primary and secondary production
  • General ledger/ bank recons and sub ledger recons(AR and AP local and foreign)
  • Do training on users on how to properly use the system on various modules
  • Raise and follow up on system change request with the programmers and implement enhancements
  • Produce a fully documented systems design Functional
  • Specifications
  • Assist in the day-to-day support, training and installation operations of Ezy wine
  • ERP and MRP
  • Translate business process into a system process
  • Business Analysis
  • ON SITE: Train (users) auditors and cost accountants financial accountants and production managers on the system’s audit trail
  • Project management (system implementation and client data analysis)
  • Documenting system controls (audit trail)
  • Ensure statute requirements are met (eg SARS efilling, excise reports for customs)
  • Logging of calls using (CSS system)

Credic Controller

EVEREADY
Port Elizabeth
01.2008 - 10.2008
  • Receive all incoming claims and proof of deliveries, split claims, investigation of claims, record and process all stock and pricing
  • Claims, matching credit notes and verifying customer agreement, send statements, credit notes and invoices
  • Calculation of customer days outstanding and customers payment days
  • Resolving Customer queries, making monthly payment forecast.

Designation Asset Controller

Algoa Bus Company
Port Elizabeth
09.200 - 05.2008

Maintenance of asset register, tagging of asset and reconciliation
• Issuing of asset numbers, updating asset register (disposal, additions) and monthly report.
• Processing of invoices on Syspro, debtors recons, cash book recons, journal entries onto the system.
• Balance sheet recons and ROA (Return On Asset analysis).
• Daily banking. Doing recons on wear and tear allowances, daily business banking, asset management, calculation of depreciation,
• General ledger entries in order to clear reconciling items on reconciliations. Assistance with month end accountings functions and reports.
• Assist with maintaining creditor’s ledger including the capturing of invoices, releasing purchases for payments and reconciling creditors balances.
• Assisting in management reports, Liaising with external auditors
• Capital Expenditure statement

Accounts Payable Clerk

Continental Tyres
PORT Elizabeth
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Matching supplier invoices with GRN for processing
  • Reconciliation of creditor accounts
  • Loading payments and remittances; clearing the cashbook
  • Resolving of queries with various departments to clear GRN and open purchase orders
  • Month end reports and schedules
  • Foreign creditors documentation and payments
  • Processing of monthly accruals
  • Processing stock creditors
  • Stock cycle counts
  • Maintenance and filing of liaising with supplier and their banks

Trainee, Assistant Financial Controller

Valeo Systems SA
Port Elizabeth
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Creation and maintenance of foreign creditors master file
  • Renumbering, Tagging of fixed assets and maintaining asset register
  • Doing physical asset checking versus what is on the system and asset register
  • Evaluating internal controls and recommendations
  • Liaising with foreign supplier and their banks
  • Costing of stock, modules and parts and end module
  • Making payments budget
  • Doing receivables, payables and asset reconciliation
  • Analysis and doing of Forecast ,Budgeted and Actual Budgets
  • Issuing of debit notes to creditors
  • Reconciliation between inventory listing ,IT stock and trial balance
  • Analysis of stock provision for price variance
  • Responding to supplier queries
  • Doing ROA(Returns on Assets) Analysis
  • Loading of assets onto the system
  • Accumulation of Balance Sheet working papers on monthly basis
  • Doing an internal financial and compliance audit (ICQ(Internal Control Quest) campaign)
  • Performing tests of the correct implementation of exiting procedures
  • Resolving foreign account queries
  • Doing ICQ on Sales and Collection ,Fixed Asset, Purchasing and Payment and
  • Inventory
  • Doing ICQ on closing file (Balance Sheet), Liaising with external auditors
  • Doing IRA (Capital purchase request) analysis and Capital Expenditure statement
  • Assisting in monthly management reports
  • Analysis of price variance on BOE average component price on and DA 190
  • Consolidation of various reports for ROA

Education

CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management accounting (Managerial Level)

IBTC CIMA (CHARTED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS)
Johannesburg
01.2018 - Current

CIMA Diploma - Cost and Management accounting (Operational level)

IBTC CIMA (CHARTED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS)
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 12.2015

Mini MBA - Telecommunications

Neotelis Inc
Johanneburg
01.2016 - 12.2016

LEAP - Leadership Excellence Action Plan

MTN Academy
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2017

R12.2 Oracle Order Management Fundamentals - Order Management Fundamentals, Inventory Management Fundamentals, Purchasing Fundamentals

Oracle University
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2016

Leadership and Managerial Development Program - ALP programme

BMF (Regenesis Business School)
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 06.2015

IBM Cognos report Studio - Author professional report advanced, Author professional report fundamental

Software Group Education
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012

Qlikview developer - Qlikview advanced reporting

QlikviewSA
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012

Director In Training - Accounting

Director Association
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2009 - 12.2009

National Diploma - Financial Information Systems (ND FIS)

Uitenhage College
Port Elizabeth
11.2001 - 11.2001

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

ERP systems proficiency

Problem resolution

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Team collaboration and leadership

Root-cause analysis

Audit support

System analysis

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Business intelligence

KPI analysis

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8205155421081
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Xhosa
  • Driving License: yes (code 10)

Timeline

CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management accounting (Managerial Level)

IBTC CIMA (CHARTED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS)
01.2018 - Current

LEAP - Leadership Excellence Action Plan

MTN Academy
01.2017 - 12.2017

Mini MBA - Telecommunications

Neotelis Inc
01.2016 - 12.2016

R12.2 Oracle Order Management Fundamentals - Order Management Fundamentals, Inventory Management Fundamentals, Purchasing Fundamentals

Oracle University
01.2016 - 12.2016

Global Process Design Authority( Supply Chain Mana

MTN Group MTN NEXT
07.2015 - 01.2019

CIMA Diploma - Cost and Management accounting (Operational level)

IBTC CIMA (CHARTED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS)
01.2015 - 12.2015

Leadership and Managerial Development Program - ALP programme

BMF (Regenesis Business School)
01.2014 - 06.2015

Business Solutions Analyst

Omnia Group, Industry Chemicals
09.2012 - 12.2013

IBM Cognos report Studio - Author professional report advanced, Author professional report fundamental

Software Group Education
01.2012 - 12.2012

Qlikview developer - Qlikview advanced reporting

QlikviewSA
01.2012 - 12.2012

Director In Training - Accounting

Director Association
04.2009 - 12.2009

Credic Controller

EVEREADY
01.2008 - 10.2008

Accountant Software Support/Financial BusinessAnalyst

Action Technologies
01.2008 - 04.2011

Accounts Payable Clerk

Continental Tyres
05.2007 - 08.2007

Trainee, Assistant Financial Controller

Valeo Systems SA
07.2005 - 12.2006

National Diploma - Financial Information Systems (ND FIS)

Uitenhage College
11.2001 - 11.2001

ERP Application System Specialists

Multotec
01.214 - 06.215

Designation System Analyst

BME, Bulk Mining Explosives- Omnia Group
05.201 - 09.201

Snr Analyst Business Enablement and Adoption(SCM)

MTN Group
01.201 - Current

Designation Asset Controller

Algoa Bus Company
09.200 - 05.2008
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