MR ONE GIFT MATSEKE
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
PALAPYE,Ext. 8
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, Strategic planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs without micro-management. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Passionate with strategic planning and forecasting to Interpret and present both quantitative and qualitative issues to inform and support key business decisions. Proficient with in-depth industry research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential investment and performance Improvement opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager, Financial Service
Botswana International University of Science & Technology, BIUST
PALAPYE
05.2021 - Current
- Assist the Director with strategic planning and organizing efforts as the Finance Department's PMS and Strategy Champion.
- Participate in performance reviews, analyzing data, and engage staff and management to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide team leadership and coaching to a group of four Accounts Specialists and two Accounts Officers.
- Lead the Tax portfolio, Payroll administration, Systems Accounting, and Fixed Assets Management - as the Financial Services Manager.
- Ensure uncompromised compliance with the University’s Policies and Procedures, and uphold the Control environment.
- Support the Financial Accountant and Management Accountant, paying special attention to periodic and year-end closures and Audit issues.
- I work closely with Internal auditors and assist to resolve open management letter points from previous audit engagements.
- Participate in developing, monitoring, evaluating, and recommending improvement to processes, procedures, workfows, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with College mission, values, goals and objectives and IFRS and local reporting standards.
- Participate in variety of meetings, committees, and other related groups to communicate information regarding programs, information resources, services, and other pertinent information as appropriate - I currently sit in the Joint Negotiations Committee comprising University Senior Management, Bosetu and Bopeu.
- Participate in the development and administration of Project budgets in assigned area of responsibility.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Consistently review invoices, account statements, reports and other records and documents to third-parties for accuracy.
- Communicate clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page and working toward established business goals.
Regulatory Compliance - (Accountant)
BBSL
GABORONE
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Ensured total compliance with the governing legislations; -Building Society’s Act, Banking Act, Income tax Act - Value Added Tax Act, Bank of Botswana regulations, Basel II requirements and Capital Directives.
- Computed accurate calculations of monthly VAT and Imported services returns, fixed assets, accrued expenses, withholding taxes, PAYE, and ensured timely submissions to BURS.
- Collaborated with the Compliance department in issues of corporate governance disclosures and regulatory reporting to external governing bodies.
- It was part of my responsibility to follow up on all open management letter issues from the previous external audits and assisted with closing open matters.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and Assets, as part of month-end reporting.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to pave way for Senior Management to make important business decisions.
- Worked closely with the Financial Accountant to provide journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen internal controls and improve transparency.
- Partnered with internal auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy - particularly Fixed Asset Register, Tax and Regulatory Reporting.
Regulatory Accountant
First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB)
GABORONE
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Ensured strict compliance with regulatory requirements and Basel II/III frameworks, through timely reporting to Bank of Botswana (BOB) and South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB).
- Gathered, recorded and analyzed data to provide robust evidence in relation to identifying need and demonstrating impact; providing regular update reports to the Head of Regulatory reporting.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of Regulatory reports and tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions, respectively.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional personnel to achieve compliance and regulatory reporting and assisted in the implementation of governance models for regulatory filings.
- Prepared and presented reports to management and assisted with minutes recording at EXCO and ALCO meetings.
Bank Examiner
Bank of Botswana - Banking Supervision
GABORONE
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Participated in audits for financial institution's compliance with Capital requirements compliance rules and regulations and Supervisory frameworks.
- Scrutinized and reported on discrepancies in financial records and documents of banks under my portfolio - such as ABSA Bank (Former Barclays Bank), Access Bank (former ABC) and Botswana Savings Bank and BBS Bank (Former Botswana Building Society)
- Assisted with various reports including Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) and Scope Memorandum reports for on-site and off-site examinations
- Reviewed and analyzed Statutory Returns and ERM frameworks of Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs), to ensure compliance with Capital requirements.
- Delivered assistance in the preparation of draft examination and technical reports, and actively participated in Basel II and Risk Based Supervision programs.
- Assessed and reported quarterly the key risks affecting commercial banks and recommended strategies to mitigate such risks; Market Sensitivity, Credit risk, Liquidity risk, Asset quality and Capital Adequacy, through early warning reports to senior management.
- Participated in a task force which conducted research on ERP project systems; for analysis and reporting of statutory information by commercial banks.
- Assisted with development of new accounting and financial policies and procedures within the Supervision department.
- Reported violators of financial regulations and standards to appropriate Department for disciplinary action.
Accounts Supervisor - Payroll and Payments
Bank of Botswana - Finance
GABORONE
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Spearheaded the Payroll and Payments strategy, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, with three subordinate Accounts Clerks.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction, both internally and externally.
- Enforced policies and procedures for compliance with company processes and procedures, with an aim to improve performance and service delivery.
- Prepared monthly cost allocations, closed monthly financial statements of the Section, verified manual payroll calculations to achieve accuracy, and ensured timely preparation of reconciliations.
- Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase accuracy, reduce costs and streamlined processes.
- Communicated customer feedback and complaints to team members to promote inclusion and collective resolution.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to junior Accounting teams, offering assistance with any need at any time.
Auditor
PricewaterHouseCoopers
GABORONE
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Participated in planning audits and audit activities to allocate resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Interviewed and conducted "show me meetings" during audit engagements to understand needs, internal control environment of the client and explained audit scope.
- Followed established auditing methodology and processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements as directed.
- Communicated and challenged Client staff to obtain necessary information for documentation as audit evidence.
- Assisted Audit Manager with preparation of working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts during the Audit.
- Learnt to conduct technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Education
ACCA-BICA - Adv. Accounting, Management,Audit,Risk&Bus.Strateg
Botswana Accountancy College (BAC)
GABORONE 10.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Botswana (UB)
GABORONE 08.2005 - 06.2010
Skills
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
Accomplishments
- Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
- Institute for Professionals (SCCE), South Africa
- Status: Member
- Date: 2019-06
- Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants(ACPA)
- Status: Member
- Date: 2017-12
- Association of Certi ed Chartered Accountants(ACCA
- Status: Member
- Date: 2016-12
- Agriculture, Macroeconomics, Public Finance(Taxation), Development Economics
- Primary: Business Psychology, Sustainable
- Secondary: Industrial Organization, (R&D)investments and product market competition.
Affiliations
Research Interests
Additional Information
- Nationality:, National Identity No.: 814417611 Driver's License: 112015
Timeline
Manager, Financial Service
Botswana International University of Science & Technology, BIUST
05.2021 - Current
Regulatory Compliance - (Accountant)
BBSL
01.2018 - 04.2021
Regulatory Accountant
First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB)
11.2016 - 12.2017
Bank Examiner
Bank of Botswana - Banking Supervision
01.2014 - 10.2016
Accounts Supervisor - Payroll and Payments
Bank of Botswana - Finance
01.2012 - 12.2013
ACCA-BICA - Adv. Accounting, Management,Audit,Risk&Bus.Strateg
Botswana Accountancy College (BAC)
10.2011 - 11.2016
Auditor
PricewaterHouseCoopers
05.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Botswana (UB)
08.2005 - 06.2010
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