Zodwa Zwane
Ngwenya
Summary
Accomplished Internal Auditor with extensive experience in financial management and procurement, currently enhancing internal controls at First National Bank of Eswatini. Demonstrates expertise in relationship management, cross-departmental collaboration, and team supervision. Proven track record in accounts payable procedures, tax return filing, and compliance awareness. Adept at leveraging ERP systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Career goal: to continue driving organisational success through strategic financial oversight and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
First National Bank of Eswatini
09.2025 - Current
- Reviewed internal controls to identify system weaknesses requiring immediate attention.
- Summarized internal audit findings, presenting results and recommendations to management.
- Prepared detailed audit reports, highlighting findings and suggesting corrective actions.
- Traveled to various sites to engage with staff and obtain relevant documentation.
- Participated in cross-departmental meetings to gain comprehensive understanding of business processes.
- Followed annual internal audit plan, managing workload effectively to deliver audits on schedule.
Finance Administrator/Procurement Team Lead
First National Bank of Eswatini
03.2017 - 08.2025
- Cultivated relationships with key suppliers to ensure compliance and drive cost savings.
- Maintained procurement policies regulating stakeholder interactions, payments, and claims procedures.
- Administered allocation of working tools, including cell phones and credit cards, per business policies.
- Oversaw bank insurance policies and facilitated asset claims processes effectively.
- Monitored purchase and usage of office consumables to enhance inventory management at Head Office.
- Managed user access to Oracle Procurement, resolving MyQ requests and ERP system inquiries.
- Supervised staff refreshments, travel arrangements, and accommodation needs efficiently.
- Reviewed supplier invoices in Oracle and authorized payments within established limits.
Assistant Financial Accountant
Old Mutual Swaziland
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Compiled IT support report for Cape Town and accurately captured invoices and payments.
- Processed PAYE, GTSNPF, Swazimed, Momentum, and Disability Cover payments.
- Managed retirement contributions and Nedbank deductions for employees.
- Updated fixed assets register, capturing depreciation and new asset entries in Pastel.
- Prepared monthly accruals for suppliers, audit fees, prepayments, and other expenses.
- Reconciled control accounts and generated pivot tables for financial reporting.
- Executed monthly payment runs with precise supplier reconciliations.
- Conducted bank account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
Accounts Administrator
Old Mutual Swaziland
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Processed purchase orders promptly to ensure timely order placement.
- Managed staff travel claims for accurate reimbursement.
- Oversaw petty cash management and reconciliation for financial accuracy.
- Maintained fixed assets register, recording depreciation and new acquisitions on Pastel.
- Prepared and submitted PAYE, GT, SNPF, and Swazimed reconciliations monthly.
- Generated monthly accruals for suppliers, audit fees, and prepayments.
- Executed weekly and monthly payment runs efficiently.
- Facilitated withholding tax and VAT payments to SRA within 14 days.
Creditors Controller
Logico Unlimited
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Managed reconciliation of supplier statements with aged payables for accuracy.
- Captured purchasing orders in Accpac to streamline procurement processes.
- Ensured proper authorization of expenses to maintain compliance.
- Processed supplier invoices to facilitate timely payments.
- Monitored and processed STD fuel slips for cross-border drivers efficiently.
- Supervised creditors clerks to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Maintained clear creditor age analysis to support financial decision-making.
- Clarified expense allocations with department managers to ensure transparency.
Creditors Controller
Carson Group of Companies
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Reconciled supplier statements with aged payables to maintain accuracy.
- Processed supplier payments via cheque to ensure timely transactions.
- Addressed supplier queries to provide prompt resolutions.
- Recorded cash transactions into Motodata for financial tracking.
- Reconciled sales tax account to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed creditors for six companies, overseeing all related activities.
- Posted cheques in Motodata to maintain accurate financial records.
- Filed all creditors documentation systematically for easy retrieval.
Accounts Clerk
Ngwane Mills - Matsapha, Eswatini
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Reconciled supplier statements with aged payables for accuracy.
- Processed supplier invoices for timely payments.
- Conducted general ledger reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.
- Addressed supplier queries to enhance communication and resolve issues.
- Managed petty cash operations efficiently.
- Captured purchase orders on Accpac for accurate record-keeping.
- Reconciled sales tax account to maintain compliance.
- Prepared month-end accruals and provisions for financial reporting.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
University of South Africa
Certified Accounting Technician - Accounting
ACCA Global
Operational Risk Management - Risk Management
Intuition Know How
Management Skills - Management Skills in Developing People, Leading Teams and Process Improvement in the New Hybrid Work culture
Udemy
Skills
- Internal controls understanding
- Procurement management
- Relationship management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Team supervision
- Accounts payable procedures
- Tax return filing
- Compliance awareness
- Account reconciliations
- ERP systems
- Problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
References
- Nomcebo Lushaba, Finance Manager CIB & Treasury, 7602 9548
- Patricia Mhlanga, Commercial Operations Manager, 76029703
- William Sukati, Ubombo Schools Trust Bursar, 7602 8539
Accomplishments
- Leading the seamless migration from the manual procurement and payment system to the FirstRand Group integrated Oracle E-Business Suite and eventually Oracle Fusion cloud.
- Achieved 75 - 80% Buy Swati drive success where services were provided by FNB Banked suppliers
Timeline
Internal Auditor
First National Bank of Eswatini
09.2025 - Current
Finance Administrator/Procurement Team Lead
First National Bank of Eswatini
03.2017 - 08.2025
Assistant Financial Accountant
Old Mutual Swaziland
08.2014 - 02.2017
Accounts Administrator
Old Mutual Swaziland
01.2014 - 07.2014
Creditors Controller
Logico Unlimited
06.2010 - 12.2013
Creditors Controller
Carson Group of Companies
10.2009 - 05.2010
Accounts Clerk
Ngwane Mills - Matsapha, Eswatini
08.2008 - 09.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
University of South Africa
Certified Accounting Technician - Accounting
ACCA Global
Operational Risk Management - Risk Management
Intuition Know How
Management Skills - Management Skills in Developing People, Leading Teams and Process Improvement in the New Hybrid Work culture
Udemy