TONGAI TENDAYI
FRANCISTOWN,GA
Summary
Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership, and innovative problem-solving. Currently I am a practicing accountant with Chauke & Co Business Accountants, an Accounting Technician member of BICA, studying for ACCA with 2 courses left to complete ACCA Applied Skills exams, and pursuing a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst certification.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Practising Accountant
Chauke & Co Business Accountants
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee financial accounting and business advisory services for clients across various sectors
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and financial reporting standards
- Provide tax advisory, payroll management, and bookkeeping services
- Manage client relationships and service engagements to maintain high standards of service delivery
- Oversee audit preparations and coordinate with external auditors for client audits
Senior Accountant
MP Mining
Dukwi
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Kopano Mine, Dukwi
- Led accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to GAAP/IFRS standards
- Reduced project costs by implementing precise costing processes, contributing to strategic decision-making
- Managed end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Supervised the Accounts Payable team, ensuring up-to-date accounts and accurate accrual postings
- Ensured all mine assets were meticulously recorded and depreciated according to company policies
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, optimizing tax strategies, and overseeing tax filings
- Prepared and monitored budgets, ensuring accurate financial performance reporting
- Documented and mapped procedures, policies, and processes for internal controls
- Coordinated external audits, providing necessary financial data and supporting documentation
- Identified training and development needs, implementing effective training programs
- Adhered to all Safety, Health, Environment, and Accountability (SHEA) policies
- Kopano Mine, Dukwi
Project Accountant
Bothakga Burrow Mining
Jwaneng
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Jwaneng
- Facilitated timely and accurate management and performance reporting to executive management
- Provided proactive recommendations for business performance improvement
- Prepared and monitored budgets, ensuring adherence to budgetary control measures
- Researched and analyzed potential operational improvements, making proposals for changes
- Managed business risk and ensured compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements
- Participated in the preparation of financial models for new business opportunities
- Jwaneng
Financial Accountant
Leboam Holdings
Dukwi
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Mowana Mine, Dukwi
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial and management reports for budgeting and forecasting
- Managed daily cash application functions and ensured compliance with financial regulations
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and conducted regular audits
- Utilized Mincom Ellipse ERP to track financial transactions and generate reports
- Provided leadership to the finance team, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment
- Mowana Mine, Dukwi
Temporary Finance and Admin Officer
African Copper Mining (in liquidation)
Francistown
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Francistown
- Provided all admin and finance-related services to the care and maintenance team
- Francistown
Assistant Financial Accountant
African Copper Mining
Francistown
06.2012 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Francistown
- Assisted in preparing and analyzing monthly financial and management reports
- Managed daily cash application functions and compliance with financial regulations
- Conducted financial analysis and prepared audit work papers
- Francistown
AP Accountant
African Copper Mining
Francistown
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Francistown
- Managed accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely transactions
- Prepared month-end account reconciliations and maintained vendor files
- Francistown
Junior Accountant
African Copper Mining
Francistown
09.2006 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: Francistown
- Prepared profit and loss statements and monthly cost accounting reports
- Compiled and analyzed financial information for general ledger accounts
- Francistown
Accounting Technician
USAID/Southern Africa
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Botswana
- Managed the Operating Expense Accounting system and processed payroll information
- Botswana
Accounts Senior
BDO Spencer Steward
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: Botswana
- Prepared financial statements and management accounts for various clients
- Supervised a team of accounts clerks
- Botswana
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accountancy
University of Botswana
12-2002
Skills
- Financial management and analysis
- Budgeting and budgetary control
- Risk management
- Compliance with statutory requirements
- Payroll and administration management
- Financial modeling and valuation
References
- Sinclair Sithole, Bayport CEO, 72780776
- Peter Chola Chanda, Former Mine Accountant at African Copper Mining, +260 960996824
- Botshelo Solomon, Finance Manager Bothakga Burrow Botswana, 72119620
Timeline
Director / Practising Accountant
Chauke & Co Business Accountants
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
MP Mining
07.2023 - 06.2024
Project Accountant
Bothakga Burrow Mining
10.2019 - 05.2023
Financial Accountant
Leboam Holdings
02.2017 - 09.2019
Temporary Finance and Admin Officer
African Copper Mining (in liquidation)
12.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Financial Accountant
African Copper Mining
06.2012 - 11.2015
AP Accountant
African Copper Mining
10.2009 - 06.2012
Junior Accountant
African Copper Mining
09.2006 - 10.2009
Accounting Technician
USAID/Southern Africa
06.2004 - 08.2006
Accounts Senior
BDO Spencer Steward
06.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accountancy
University of Botswana
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