OMPHILE TANKANE
Chartered Global Management Accountant | Accountant | Financial Analyst | Investment Analyst
Gaborone
Summary
Knowledgeable ACMA & CGMA Chartered Accountant proficient in International Financial Reporting Standards, laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations with a proven track record of using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and delivering innovative solutions that optimize financial performance to drive business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Accountant II
Ministry of Finance ( Office of Accountant General)
Gaborone
11.2019 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Coordinated transition from modified cash accounting to accrual accounting to at Ministry Communications Knowledge and Technology where I was seconded. Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, cash, POS and General ledger banking reconciliations.
Graduate Trainee
RSM Botswana, Accounting Firm
Gaborone
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Being trained in client accounting services, audit, taxation, software solutions and soft skills
- Organized and maintained records.
- Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.
- Came up with new ideas and improvements, which were discussed with senior employers.
- Worked in various departments to gain hands-on experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Administration Assistant
Loapi Pawn Shop
Mogoditshane
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to gain better sense of overall financial stability and liquidity.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Accounts Assistant and Tutor
Stars Academy
Gaborone
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Engineering
World Quant University
New Orleans, LA 70170, USA 12.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Data Science Laboratory
World Quant University
New Orleans, LA 70170, USA 04.2022 - 12.2022
CIMA (Chartered Accountancy Course) - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana 05.2014 - 11.2018
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level - Accounting
Botho University
Gaborone, Botswana 07.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Financial Performance EvaluationCost Control and Risk Assessment
Management Accounting
Financial StatementsAccounts Reporting and Audit
Financial AnalysisCost AccountingBudgeting & Forecasting
TaxExcellent Communication SkillsGood Interpersonal RelationsInnovative and CreativeMS Office Word
MS Office Excel
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Data Entry
Teamwork and Collaboration
MS Office word
MS Powerpoint
Computer skills
Sage Pastel
Sage Evolution
Xero
Caseware
Python
R
Certification
CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant
05-2023
ACMA - Associate Chartered Management Accountant
05-2023
Audit Virtual Case Experience Programme, PWC, Switzerland
04-2023
Data Science Virtual Experience Programme, British Airways, Britain
04-2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Data Science Laboratory
World Quant University
04.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Financial Engineering
World Quant University
12.2021 - Current
Accountant II
Ministry of Finance ( Office of Accountant General)
11.2019 - Current
Graduate Trainee
RSM Botswana, Accounting Firm
08.2019 - 11.2019
Administration Assistant
Loapi Pawn Shop
01.2019 - 07.2019
Accounts Assistant and Tutor
Stars Academy
07.2016 - 01.2017
CIMA (Chartered Accountancy Course) - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Botswana Accountancy College
05.2014 - 11.2018
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level - Accounting
Botho University
07.2012 - 05.2014