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Jill Nhlabatsi

@jillnhlabatsi

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Finance Officer and economist leveraging econometric modelling and financial analysis to reduce risk and cut costs.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a quantitative finance or economics role that values evidence-based decision-making, regulatory compliance, collaboration, and opportunities to lead budgeting and risk-reduction initiatives.

I am a results-driven Finance Officer with a Master of Commerce (Economics) and strong expertise in econometric and CGE modelling. I leverage Stata, EViews, R Studio and Gempack alongside advanced MS Excel to forecast trends, inform strategic decisions and minimize financial risk.

In my current role I manage an annual budget (~R700,000), produce executive financial reports, and implemented strategies that cut operational overhead by 15% while reducing risk exposure. I have practical banking experience with FAIS/RE5 compliance and hands-on knowledge of banking systems and CRM platforms.

I bring disciplined attention to detail, collaborative problem-solving and a commitment to regulatory compliance and evidence-based financial planning. I am seeking a challenging role in economics or finance where I can apply quantitative analysis to support strategic growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Officer

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CZ Wholesalers

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Managed and monitored the company's annual R700,000 budget, provided strategic economic advice that reduced operational overhead by 15%, and produced comprehensive financial reports to inform long-term planning.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Forecasting Financial Risk Management Stata MS Excel Compliance

Customer Service Rep

LinCay Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Resolved complex billing and technical issues with cross-functional teams, maintained CRM documentation for orders and returns, and sustained high customer satisfaction through multi-channel support.

CRM Customer Support Documentation Cross Functional Collaboration MS Excel

Volunteer Finance Assistant

Family Life of Eswatini

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Supported processing of financial documents and contributed to management reporting while conducting research on relevant financial developments.

Financial Reporting Document Processing Research Management Reporting Attention To Detail MS Excel

Sales Consultant

Absa Bank

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Maintained full FAIS compliance while conducting needs analyses and cross-selling financial products, generating new business and analyzing sales statistics to determine market potential.

Sales Analysis Needs Analysis CRM Financial Products Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pretoria

Master of Commerce, Economics

Master of Commerce (Economics) with a thesis on the effects of fintech on SMEs in South Africa, covering econometrics and computable general equilibrium modelling.

Guarantee Trust Corporate Support Services (Bankseta Funded Work Readiness Programme)

Work Readiness Programme, Banking / Work Readiness

2016 - 2016

Work readiness programme focused on banking/credit theory, virtual bank simulation, and MS Excel proficiency.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Economics

2015 - 2015

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Economics) involving a research project reviewing regional economic integration in the Southern African Development Community.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Economics

2012 - 2014

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics covering financial risk management, corporate finance, capital market theory, and quantitative economics.