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LEFATSHE MABUTHO

@lefatshemabutho

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Detail-oriented accountant skilled in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an accounting role where I can apply bookkeeping, reconciliation and reporting skills, contribute to accurate financial operations, and grow within a collaborative, process-driven organization.

I am a detail-oriented and organized accountant with strong foundations in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and computerized accounting systems such as QuickBooks and GABS.

I have experience across multiple sectors including non-profit, private companies, and government units where I managed daily cash functions, payroll for teams, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

I consistently supported audit processes, introduced process improvements and software tools to reduce discrepancies, and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management and donors.

I am hardworking, trustworthy, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounts Officer

Botswana Retired Nurses Society

Apr 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Maintained computerized financial records, processed payroll and bank reconciliations, and prepared monthly reconciliations and reports to donors, improving accuracy and audit readiness.

Quickbooks Microsoft Excel Bank Reconciliation Payroll Donor Reporting Budgeting Audit Support Cash Management

Accounts Officer

Belladona Investments (Pty) Ltd

Aug 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 8 months)

Updated general ledger, managed payroll for 20 employees, reconciled vendor invoices and bank accounts, and generated financial reports to reduce discrepancies and improve collections.

General Ledger Payroll Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Invoicing Financial Reporting Vendor Reconciliation Quickbooks

Authorising Officer

Botswana Stock Exchange

Mar 2016 - May 2016 (2 months)

Opened and authorized investor accounts for the BTCL IPO within the Central Securities Depository, verified investor details and coordinated with brokers to enable trading.

Administrative Support Compliance IPO Processing

Administration Assistant

First National Bank Botswana

Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 (3 months)

Reconciled premium accounts across 11 branches, prepared monthly premium returns, investigated imbalances and ensured adherence to audit requirements.

Account Reconciliation Premium Reporting Audit & Compliance Investigation Microsoft Office

Accounts Officer

Earth Group (Pty) Ltd

Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 (2 months)

Maintained ledgers, performed bank reconciliations using QuickBooks, prepared VAT calculations and assisted in monthly management accounts to support group financial reporting.

Quickbooks Microsoft Excel Bank Reconciliation General Ledger Management Accounting Financial Reporting

Accounts Assistant

Accountant General (Revenue Office Francistown)

May 2013 - Jul 2013 (2 months)

Calculated beneficiaries' interest and payments using the GABS system, created guardian accounts, performed cash and bank reconciliations and validated payment requests for government departments.

GABS Oracle Bank Reconciliation Payment Processing Account Creation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Botswana

Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting

2010 - 2014

Activities and societies: Young Entrepreneurs workshop; MosadiKhumo trainer workshop; Mentorship Conference; The Girl child - Hope Givers (public relations/volunteer)

Completed a Bachelor of Accounting program with coursework and practical training in bookkeeping, budgeting, and government accounting systems.