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Finance And Admin Manager
Gaborone
Summary
Proactive Finance and Admin Manager with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with a track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution, and decision making skills.
A knowledgeable administrative manager uses operational experience to inform strategic guidance. Coordinates ideal organizational outcomes by analyzing existing processes and developing tangible system improvements. A driven problem solver handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance and Admin Manager
Botswana Society For the Deaf (BSD)
Gaborone , Gaborone
4 2021 - Current
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Maximized organizational effectiveness by conducting regular audits of company policies and procedures, recommending necessary improvements as needed.
- Led the administrative team in supporting department heads, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Completed monthly payroll for 120 employees.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
Finance/ Accounts Technician - Part time
Cut Field Investment
2018.12 - 2020.02
- Conducted thorough account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring for optimal financial planning.
- Managed payroll processing for timely employee compensation and tax compliance.
- Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
Finance/ Accounts Assistant
Mailing Services (PTY) LTD (MSG)
2011.11 - 2018.08
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Maintained organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments, and adjustments.
- Provided excellent customer service while handling various billing inquiries from clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
Accounts Assistant
Taurus Batteries (PTY) LTD
Gaborone , Botswana
2008.05 - 2011.10
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Sage Pastel.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Accounts Payable
Car World (PTY) LTD
2008.02 - 2008.04
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication channels.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting with meticulous record-keeping and data entry tasks.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Input financial data and produce reports using Quick-Books.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Education
Executive Diploma in Public Financial Management - Public Financial Management
Athena Global Education
Robert Robinson Avenue, Oxford, OX4 4GA, UK 2024.08 - Current
Introduction To International Transport And Logist - Transport And Logist
International Trade Center (SME Trade Academy)
UK 2020.11 - 2020.11
No Degree - Business Communications
Information Academy
Gaborone, Botswana 2017.03 - 2017.03
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Accounting Technician
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana 2005.06 - 2007.06
Skills
Excellent numerical skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Ability to analyse complex information
Relationship building and Supervisory skills
Excellent liaison and communication skills
Cooperative & compliance with procedures
Hold Driver's License
Software: Sage Pastel, Integrity Software, Quick Books, Tecfinity, ACCPAC, Microsoft Office
Financial Management
Budget Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Financial Budgeting
Cash Flow Management
Bank Reconciliations
Strong Communication Skills
Accounts receivable management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/18/85
- Nationality: Motswana
References
- Mrs. Miriam Shereni, Financial Manager, Mailing Services (PTY) LTD, 3931651/2, 74018722 / 72679981
- Ms. Thatayaone Gaseitsiwe, Board Treasurer, Botswana Society For the Deaf (BSD), 71452225
- Mr. Vincent Makoae, Financial Management Advisor, Botswana Council for the Disabled, 3973599, 71564107
Languages
Setswana
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Executive Diploma in Public Financial Management - Public Financial Management
Athena Global Education
2024.08 - Current
Introduction To International Transport And Logist - Transport And Logist
International Trade Center (SME Trade Academy)
2020.11 - 2020.11
Finance/ Accounts Technician - Part time
Cut Field Investment
2018.12 - 2020.02
No Degree - Business Communications
Information Academy
2017.03 - 2017.03
Finance/ Accounts Assistant
Mailing Services (PTY) LTD (MSG)
2011.11 - 2018.08
Accounts Assistant
Taurus Batteries (PTY) LTD
2008.05 - 2011.10
Accounts Payable
Car World (PTY) LTD
2008.02 - 2008.04
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Accounting Technician
Botswana Accountancy College
2005.06 - 2007.06
Finance and Admin Manager
Botswana Society For the Deaf (BSD)
4 2021 - Current
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