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)
Oracle (Assets Management, SalesForce, HRMS, Receivables, Payables, Cash&Bank, General Ledger)
Accounting Packages (Embrace, ACCPAC,PASTEL)
Payroll – VIP-Sage, HRMSBanking – HOGAN, T24Banking services knowledge
Staff Management
Strategic Planning
Policies and procedures
Verbal and written communication
Cash flow management
Financial services
Coaching and mentoring
Forecasting
Business planning
Job inspections
Project Management
Negotiation
Budgeting
Key Performance Indicators
Contract Management
Financial analysis
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