Leonard Shihepo
@leonardshihepo
Accounting professional delivering financial control, forecasting, and client-focused advisory services.
What I'm looking for
I am an accounting professional with Honours in Accounting (NQF 8) and hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and reconciliations across corporate and consulting roles.
I have supported operational finance functions—preparing management and statutory reports, administering payroll and VAT, controlling invoices/payments, and performing cash and inventory reconciliations—while advising leadership on financial strategy and compliance.
I deliver client-focused financial advice, manage portfolios, and improve financial policies and processes, combining analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to drive accuracy, control, and sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Console WV Trading (Pty) Ltd
Feb 2025 - Oct 2025 (8 months)
Prepared and monitored budgets, cash flows and financial statements to support strategic decisions; managed accounts receivable/payable, VAT returns, payroll and daily banking to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Personal Financial Advisor
Old Mutual Limited Namibia
Jul 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Advised individual, corporate and institutional clients on financial solutions, developed business plans to meet targets, prospected markets and managed client portfolios to retain and grow business.
Junior Accountant
Legion Business Operations Consulting and Technologies
Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Assisted in preparation of financial statements and reconciliations, conducted budgeting and forecasting, provided scenario models and advised EXCO on financial risks and corrective actions.
Management Accountant
Kosha Services
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Maintained ledgers and account books, performed bank/accounts reconciliations, prepared management reports and interim financial statements, and supported budgeting and forecasting processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oshigambo High School
NSSC (O), Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 with NSSC (Ordinary) qualification.
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting program at NQF level 7 focusing on accounting principles and financial reporting.
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Honours in Accounting, Accounting
Completed an Honours in Accounting at NQF level 8 with advanced studies in accounting and financial management.
Bloomberg (Bloomberg Market Concepts)
Certificate, Financial Markets
Completed Bloomberg Market Concepts self-development course covering financial markets and analytics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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