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Zanele Matondo (ACCA)

Zanele Matondo (ACCA)

Chief Financial Officer
Port Elizabeth

Summary

Business-minded Finance Professional with 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Results-driven, experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Proactive Finance Manager with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Stanfam Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Port Elizabeth
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Managed regular finance tracking for branch offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Processed and submitted tax returns (VAT, Payroll, Income Tax)

Finance Manager

Sotobe Africa
Sandton
08.2019 - 09.2020


  • Develop financial procedure and controls for the company
  • Develop annual budgets in collaboration with the Exco and functional heads
  • Provide leadership and mentoring for the sales team including up skilling seminars.
  • Prepare monthly operational budget & cashflow management
  • Provide variance analysis for actual revenue vs budget
  • Conduct trend analysis across all accounts on a quarterly basis
  • Proactive focus on collections to ensure Debtors aging is kept at minimum
  • Creditors processing and reconciliation
  • Asset Management
  • Provide support to the Human Resource Director
  • Work with external auditors
  • Lead on tax planning, including VAT related matters
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
  • Ensure implementation and adherence to finance policies and systems across all teams

Finance Controller

Product One Solutions
Centurion
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 40 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised [Type] corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Worked with [Number] executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Used [Software] and [Software] to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
  • Petty cash and Credit cards reconciliation
  • Recording and management forex transactions
  • Administration of insurance claims
  • Asset management
  • Manage external audits according to audit plans and requirements and manage the
    interface with the relevant stakeholders

Finance Accountant

Energizer SA
Sandton
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Minimized losses and checked compliance with internal protocols by analyzing and preparing effective annual budgets.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
  • Manage various schedules as required by the management
  • Quarterly foreign exchange workings
  • Bank Reconciliations (weekly and monthly) and cashflow reviews.
  • Supplier and customer master file maintenance
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations

Senior Auditor

Nexia SAB&T
Centurion
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending [Number] [Type] and [Type] workshops annually.
  • Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Performing pre-engagement activities such as identifying for review and input by others the
    nature, scope, planning materiality for a particular engagement.
  • Test of controls in line with SOX requirements noting deficiencies and recommending remediation.
  • Preparation and review of financial statements on Caseware.
  • Planning, execution and completion of an audit.
  • Group accounting and consolidations.
  • Knowledge of South African banking regulations, Basel regulations, local and US GAAP
  • Financial analysis including trend analysis.
  • Analysing an entities financial situation, including risk assessments, identification of internal control weaknesses and suggesting ways to address these to improve the company's overall performance.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Midrand Graduate Institute
Midrand, South Africa
02.2009 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

St Johns High School
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2002 - 12.2008

Skills

    Financial analysis

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Certification

Certified Chartered Accountant, ACCA

Timeline

Certified Xero Advisor

07-2023

Chief Financial Officer

Stanfam Solutions (Pty) Ltd
09.2020 - 10.2023

Finance Manager

Sotobe Africa
08.2019 - 09.2020

Certified Chartered Accountant, ACCA

12-2018

Finance Controller

Product One Solutions
02.2018 - 02.2019

Finance Accountant

Energizer SA
05.2017 - 10.2017

Senior Auditor

Nexia SAB&T
03.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Midrand Graduate Institute
02.2009 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

St Johns High School
01.2002 - 12.2008

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