Sylvester Butete
@sylvesterbutete
I am a finance professional specializing in accounts payable, payroll, and reconciliations.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented finance professional with over 15 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, commissions, investments, and bank reconciliations.
I have managed full accounts payable cycles across multiple African jurisdictions and supported month-end closings and year-end audits. I currently serve as Finance Assistant/Administrator, processing commissions, investment journals, payments and reconciling cashbooks.
I am committed to continuous professional growth—pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and ACCA—while leveraging strong software skills (Xero, Pastel Partner, Navision, Accpac, Brilliant Accounting, Zoho, Payrite) to improve accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Assistant/Administrator
3SixtyLife Limited
Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)
Process commission and investment journals, reconcile schedules, manage accounts payable and payments, and support payroll processing and audit preparation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Accounts Payable Administrator
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2014 - May 2023 (9 years 4 months)
Managed the full accounts payable cycle and vendor payments across 8 countries, handled foreign-currency transactions, and supported month-end close and audit preparation to strengthen vendor relationships and compliance.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Boardroom Appointments
Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Performed accounts payable duties to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial records and timely vendor payments while maintaining supporting documentation.
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Nimble Risk Services
Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Generated and dispatched invoices, monitored customer accounts and collections, collaborated with sales to resolve queries, and produced regular financial reports to manage receivables.
Accounts and Customer Service Administrator
RTS Logistics
Apr 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 8 months)
Managed accounts and customer service functions, ensured timely invoicing, resolved payment disputes, processed cashbooks, and prepared bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
BOPSA Service Gauteng
Nov 2007 - Mar 2009 (1 year 4 months)
Captured invoices, reconciled accounts, managed petty cash, and provided administrative support to improve office efficiency and maintain accurate financial records.
Bookkeeper/Cashier
Turnall Fibre Cement
Nov 2003 - Aug 2007 (3 years 9 months)
Managed cash handling, account reconciliations and financial reporting, and trained and supervised junior clerks to improve transactional accuracy and team performance.
Bookkeeper
Zimbabwe Engineering Company (ZECO)
Sep 1998 - Oct 2003 (5 years 1 month)
Handled inter-company loans, processed payroll in the payroll administrator's absence, and supervised junior clerks to streamline accounting operations.
Payroll Clerk
Zimbabwe Engineering Company (ZECO)
Mar 1997 - Aug 1998 (1 year 5 months)
Administered payroll processes, calculated wages, taxes and deductions, maintained payroll records, and resolved employee payroll queries to ensure accurate and timely payments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unicaf University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance to advance skills in accounting and financial analysis.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA Qualification, Accounting
Pursuing ACCA qualification to achieve a professional chartered accounting credential.
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Financial Accounting Diploma (NQF6), Accounting
Completed a Financial Accounting Diploma (NQF6) covering bookkeeping, financial accounting, and related practical skills.
Pitman Qualifications
Module Certificates, Bookkeeping and Secretarial Studies
Completed modular certificates in bookkeeping, accounts, and secretarial studies.
University of California, Riverside
Professional Development Course, Human Resource Management
Undertook a Human Resource Management professional development course focusing on HR best practices and employment relations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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