Phumelele S.
Senior Finance Officer
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Phumelele S. is an experienced finance professional with over 15 years of expertise in bookkeeping, accounts payables and receivables, cashbook management, and monthly reporting. Based in Durban, South Africa, Phumelele has served in key finance roles at organizations such as Childline South Africa, Hammertone Fuels/Anchor Petroleum, and Santova Logistics. As a Finance Officer at Childline South Africa, Phumelele executed comprehensive financial tasks, including preparing financial reports, managing donor funding, and performing bank reconciliations. At Hammertone Fuels, they functioned as an Assistant Accountant, overseeing invoice verification and ensuring timely payments. During the tenure at Santova Logistics, Phumelele was integral in handling supplier invoices and managing multi-currency transactions. This solid financial acumen is grounded in a Master of Business Administration from Mancosa and a Bachelor's degree from the Durban University of Technology, complemented by strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience
Finance Officer
Childline South Africa · 2021 — 2024Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while monitoring cash flow and budgets. Tracked actual spending versus budget and provided variance analysis along with explanations. Processed and verified supplier invoices to ensure timely vendor payments. Managed donor funding receipts and income tracking, followed up on outstanding receivables, and ensured funds were utilized in alignment with donor agreements. Prepared financial reports for donors and grant providers, supported internal and external audits, and performed bank reconciliations along with general ledger account reconciliations. Investigated and resolved discrepancies.Assistant Accountant
Hammertone Fuels/Anchor Petroleum · 2017 — 2020Received, verified, and captured invoices, ensuring accuracy in matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes. Conducted checks on pricing, quantities, and tax treatment prior to preparing and processing payments. Ensured timely payments to prevent supply disruptions and reconciled Goods Received Notes with invoices. Assisted with month-end closing tasks.Disbursement Creditors Clerk
Santova Logistics · 2003 — 2016Captured and processed supplier invoices related to port charges, fuel, customs, and logistics services. Compared actual expenses against advance payments made to agents and prepared supplier payments runs for both local and international transactions. Managed multi-currency invoices and payments while ensuring correct filing of invoices, contracts, and disbursement records. Monitored exchange rates to facilitate correct currency conversions and liaised with operational, procurement, and port agents to detect and prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Masters of Business AdministrationMancosa · 2016 — 2020
- Batchelor’s DegreeDurban University of Technology · 2001 — 2003
- National DiplomaDurban University of Technology · 1998 — 2000
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