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Leonard Shihepo

@leonardshihepo

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Accounting professional delivering financial control, forecasting, and client-focused advisory services.

Namibia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply budgeting, forecasting, and controls to support strategic decisions, grow technical expertise, and contribute to strong governance.

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.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Payroll Cash Management Reconciliations

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.

Financial Advice Portfolio Management Client Relationship Management Prospecting Business Planning & Compliance Product Knowledge Sales

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.

Financial Statement Preparation Reconciliations Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modelling & Compliance Reporting Risk Analysis

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.