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Simphiwe Mhlanzi

@simphiwemhlanzi

I am a young 30-year-old lady who has an experience in the Finance field. I am hard working and have +8 years of experience in the field.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

stability, growth, education and wealth.

Dynamic finance professional with a Diploma in Financial Management from Umfolozi College and over seven years of diverse experience in the engineering, mining, and construction sectors. Proven expertise in project finance, including compiling monthly reports, managing supplier invoices, and drafting company policies in collaboration with executive leadership. A strong background as a Finance Assistant and Bookkeeper has honed skills in financial analysis and administrative support, ensuring compliance and efficiency within teams. Eager to leverage extensive experience to contribute effectively to the organization while pursuing continuous professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Assistant

Current

Albion Design Services (Pty) Ltd

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Processed Sage transactions, maintained financial records and reconciliations, and managed administrative tasks including booking staff trainings to support finance operations.

Data Entry Creditors Reconciliation Debtors Reconciliation Reporting MS Excel SAGE

Bookkeeper / Site Clerk

Pan African Development (Pty) Ltd

May 2024 - Jan 2025 (8 months)

Maintained site formwork and asset registers, controlled petty cash and diesel reconciliations, prepared month-end provisions and open order management, and produced site reconciliations for accounts.

Site Bookkeeping Excel Petty Cash Control Reconciliations Asset Tracking Accounts Coordination Reporting Month End Provisions

Project Finance

Impande Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd

Mar 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Reviewed general ledger accounts, processed journals and invoices, managed Xero/Pastel bookkeeping, handled supplier reconciliations up to R500K and maintained finance administration and customer ageing controls.

Financial administration Pastel Xero General Ledger Invoicing Reconciliations Petty Cash Purchase Order

Junior Bookkeeper

Hills Howard & Associates (Pty) Ltd

Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Performed bookkeeping up to trial balance including cash book processing, bank and VAT reconciliations across multiple Pastel versions to maintain accurate accounting records.

Bank Reconciliation Trial Balances Excel

Junior Bookkeeper

3 Hills Howard & Associates (Pty) Ltd

Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Managed cash book processing across Pastel versions, performed bank, VAT, supplier and customer reconciliations, and prepared management accounts and trial balances.

Trial Balances Pastel Bank Reconciliation VAT Reconciliation Petty Cash Supplier Reconciliation Customer Reconciliation Management Accounts

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Umfolozi TVET College Richtek Campus

Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Management

Completed a Diploma in Financial Management with coursework in financial accounting, computerized financial accounting, cost management accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and business management, and management communications.