Pono Mlandu
Accountant
Gaborone
Summary
Self-motivated and dynamic young man with extensive knowledge in accounting, financial management, and strong leadership skills. Detail-oriented Accountant with more than 10 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for medium-scale organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Management and Reporting Accountant
The Butcher Shop
1 2015 - Current
- Oversaw and directed the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Monitored and controlled receivables and payables accounts, including monthly reconciliations, invoicing ,payments/prepayments, remittances, and effective debt collection strategies.
- Expertly finalized and accumulated financial information to adjust and ensure accurate closure and balance of General Ledger accounts at period-end, including the preparation of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
- Monthly preparation and presentation of Management accounts to senior Management.
- Liaise with department heads to formulate yearly budget and continuous monitoring to ensure departments are performing within the allocated budget.
- Introduced innovative approaches to extract, model, and present financial data, enhancing data analysis capabilities for improved decision-making
- Liaise with Hr department with payroll, confirmation of overtime hours, incentives and subsequent payments of salaries on monthly basis for over 150 employees.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donations, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Managed fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and disposals accurately, resulting in reliable property valuation data for decision-making purposes
- Supported audit preparation by maintaining thorough documentation and providing timely responses to auditor inquiries. Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Preparation and subsequent payment of Tax Liabilities, PAYE, WITHHOlDING TAXES and VAT on monthly basis.
Accounts Assistant
Courier Junxion
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Creditors Reconciliations and submission for payments.
- VAT, Withholding Tax, and PAYE preparations and submission for payments.
- Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
- Petty Cash Management,dispensing,receipt collection and reconciliation.
- Fuel Expenditure Reconciliation and subsequent payment preparation to suppliers.
- Efficiently managed vendor relationships by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
Accounts Assistant
Livingstone Kolobeng College
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
- Receivables and Payables Management.
- Petty Cash Management.
- Daily cash reconciliation and Banking.
- Casual Workers Wage Preparation and payment.
- School Tuck-shop Management,stock take ,sales analysis and banking.
Education
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) Qualification -
Botswana Accountancy College
GaboroneAAT -
Botswana Accountancy College
GaboroneSkills
SAP
Pastel
QuickBooks
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Internet Banking platforms (Bank Gaborone, FNB, stanbic and Standard Bank)
Strong Written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and ability to under pressure to meet deadlines
Results oriented
Cash Flow analysis
SAP Business 1 expertise
Ability to work independently and understand own processes
Id Number
967215215
Marital Status
Single
Driver License
229250
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/29/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Motswana
References
- Mr Chakalisa Mayelemani, Finance Manager, Legal Guard and Botswana Insurance Company, +267 72134425
- Mr. Katlego Kgwadi, Financial Controller, The Butcher shop, +267 3907533, +267 72878735
- Ms Lizzy Ntshwene, HR Manager, The Butcher Shop, +267 71 203 724
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Courier Junxion
08.2012 - 12.2014
Accounts Assistant
Livingstone Kolobeng College
06.2010 - 07.2012
Management and Reporting Accountant
The Butcher Shop
1 2015 - Current
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) Qualification -
Botswana Accountancy College
AAT -
Botswana Accountancy College
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