Makungu Nkuna

Oversaw the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes. Managed budgeting and forecasting, implemented strategies to prevent and resolve bad debts, and assisted in modeling and reviewing client and incentive deals.

Managed full inventory and cost accounting, including month-end and year-end reporting with journal entries and reconciliations. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly sales and margin reports against budget, and assisted with budget preparations for cost of sales.

Provided monthly overhead reporting versus forecast and managed month-end journals for accruals and adjustments. Assisted with the preparation and uploading of budgets and forecasts for four countries, and participated in the automation of the overheads function.

Tracked weekly sales against budget and performed ROI analysis of events, providing insights and recommendations. Collaborated with Accounts Receivable and Account teams to clear deductions and ensure proper accrual of trade liabilities, and reviewed promotional plans for data integrity.

Supported SOX Audits by collecting and packaging audit evidence for various finance departments. Managed general accounting tasks including tax return submissions, payment processing, GL reconciliations, cash forecasts, and fixed asset register updates.

Currently pursuing the CIMA professional qualification. Enhancing expertise in management accounting, financial strategy, and business performance.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Internal Audit. Gained foundational knowledge in financial principles, auditing practices, and business operations.

Successfully completed Matric at Midrand High School. Developed a strong academic foundation across various subjects.