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Fundisiwe Thwala

@fundisiwethwala

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Accounting professional and finance-focused manager driving accurate, compliant business reporting.

Eswatini

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance-focused role where I can run accurate accounting operations, strengthen controls and compliance, and deliver timely reporting, budgeting support, and forecasting to help the business grow.

I’m a detail-oriented, results-driven accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Financial Management and extensive experience across bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts management. I lead financial and operational activities to protect accuracy and compliance while supporting strategic business growth.

In my current role as a Manager, I manage financial and administrative operations, maintain accurate accounting records, oversee cash management, process payroll, and prepare budgets, financial reports, and performance analyses. Previously, as an Assistant Accountant and Assistant Credit Controller, I handled high-volume accounts payable and reconciliation work, improved controls and compliance, prepared weekly/monthly projections and bank reconciliations, supported debt recovery, and resolved billing and insurance-related discrepancies—while training and supervising new staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager

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Family-Owned Preschool & Pharmacy

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Managed the financial and administrative operations of a preschool and pharmacy, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, cash management, and statutory compliance. Prepared budgets and financial reports, handled payables/receivables, supported payroll, and coordinated procurement and inventory.

Bookkeeping Financial Reporting Budgeting Payroll Administration Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Cash Management SAGE Pastel

Assistant Accountant

Lidwala Insurance Company

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed high-volume accounts payable processes with strict accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline adherence. Reconciled hospital/doctor/short-term insurance statements, prepared monthly bank reconciliations and creditor performance reports, and supported process improvements and staff training.

Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Compliance Support Staff Training

Assistant Credit Controller

Lidwala Insurance Company

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Conducted collections follow-ups on outstanding accounts to improve debt recovery and resolve billing discrepancies. Managed cash receipts and allocations, processed refunds, produced weekly age analysis reports, and handled customer queries with professionalism under pressure.

Accounts Reconciliation Age Analysis Reporting Cash Receipts Processing Refund Processing Customer Service Receipts Allocation

Cash Management Clerk

Lidwala Insurance Company

Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)

Provided frontline customer service while processing payments, receipting, and ensuring accurate daily sales, cash, and bank deposit balancing. Managed petty cash and asset registers, supported staff training, and followed organizational procedures for banking monies received.

Payment Processing Receipting Daily Cash Balancing Bank Deposit Procedures Petty Cash Management Asset Register Management Customer Service Cash Handling Controls Staff Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)

Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Management

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management from MANCOSA. Focused on financial management fundamentals for business and accounting applications.

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Certificate, Short-term Insurance

Completed a short-term insurance certificate with UNISA. Developed knowledge of short-term insurance concepts and related fundamentals.

ACCA

ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (Intermediate Level), Accounting

Completed the ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (Intermediate Level) program. Built accounting competency aligned to the intermediate-level technician stage.