Geena Maingehama

Geena Maingehama – Business Analyst and Management Accountant Tel: -; Email:- Profile / Summary As a skilled Business Analyst and Management Accountant, I am committed to excelling at problem solving by leveraging data visualisation tools like process mapping and wireframing to create impactful solutions. I am proficient in business process modelling and the analysis of both financial and non-financial data. My expertise is in logical decision-making, which is supported by rigorous research skills and the ability to formulate test hypotheses. In leadership positions, I set clear expectations, track progress, and provide practical feedback to improve organisational performance. My contributions catalyse the development, design, and implementation of business performance strategies, ensuring maximum impact and long-term outcomes. Key Skills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Business and financial acumen Project Management Cost & Management Accounting Financial Analysis & Reporting Stakeholder Management Practical thinking Public Speaking & Presentation Critical Thinking & Problem Solving ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Data analysis Administration Management Leadership & Management Training & Development Finance & Accounting Logical decision making Communication Research & Development Career Highlights ▪ ▪ ▪ As a business consultant, I designed a customised accounting training programme for finance professionals at the client's request. Working with the Assessment Strategist and Project Manager, I researched student types, methodologies, and effective teaching methods for an online platform. The programme received praise from the client CEO, which led to an offer for a Non-executive Board Member position as an industry consultant. When the project manager unexpectedly resigned after a two-year project, I addressed challenges by assessing skills, reviewing budgets, providing leadership training, and adjusting timelines. This ensured that the project was successfully completed under my leadership. Tasked with revising budgeting, costing, and quality control for a long-term client's new product, I combined traditional and innovative approaches. I used professional scepticism to identify discrepancies and exercised financial prudence, resulting in effective risk mitigation through a thorough project examination. Career History / Work Experience January 2022 to December 2023: Dineo Pact (Pty) Ltd: Business Development Officer Dineo creates learning strategies and online solutions for change that catalyses deep learning and positive results through bespoke educational journeys. • • • • • Collaborate with project managers in conducting project cost reviews, actively participating to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Analyse and communicate cost changes to budget, emphasising their impact on profitability and potential risk areas. Develop strategic actions derived from project cost reviews to mitigate identified risks and optimise project outcomes. Address project margin accuracy, revenue recognition, on-time delivery, and accruals, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Execute month-end close transactions on the ERP system to facilitate accurate project reporting and financial analysis. • Ensure reconciliation of manual and system transaction accounts, validating data accuracy and consistency across applicable reports. Key Projects & Achievements: • • • • • Created budgets and forecasts for projects while ensuring strict adherence to established guidelines and expectations. Accounted for any discrepancies and variances in the process. Managed projects, ensuring the integrity of product deliverables and making necessary adjustments to meet client requirements. Successfully identified and implemented strategic actions based on project cost reviews, resulting in significant mitigation of potential risk areas related to project margin accuracy, revenue recognition, and on-time project delivery. Identified and implemented cost reduction opportunities, contributing to increased sales revenue. Presented findings to senior management and obtained necessary approvals, demonstrating a direct link between cost management strategies and financial outcomes. June 2021 to December 2023: Dineo Pact (Pty) Ltd: Consultant and Instructional Designer in Finance and Accounting Dineo creates learning strategies and online solutions for change that catalyses deep learning and positive results through bespoke educational journeys. • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments within banking, investment, finance, and accounting institutions to identify knowledge gaps and training requirements within the finance and accounting team. • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and clients to discern specific learning objectives and business goals. • Design and develop instructional materials, such as e-learning modules and multimedia presentations, tailored to address identified training needs. • Ensure instructional content adheres to industry standards, regulations, and best practices in finance and accounting. • Create engaging and interactive courses accommodating diverse learning styles and levels of expertise within the finance and accounting domain. • Incorporate adult learning principles, instructional strategies, and technologies to optimise training program effectiveness. Key Projects & Achievements: • Provided effective consultation and winning recommendations to support the development of new modules that tangibly enhanced the learner experience and achievement of business strategic goals. • Created a module that received a commendation from the client CEO and was offered an Academic Board position at the company as an industry consultant. • Completed analysis and comparison exercises across various African banking systems and delivered a compelling suite of recommendations that delivered demonstrable improvements. • Designed a Quality Council of Trade and Occupation (QCTO) learnership program in investment advisory and long-term insurance aimed at addressing the skills shortage in South Africa. January 2020 – December 2021: Gramsak: Business Analyst Gramsak is a versatile company in South Africa specialising in engineering solutions, catering to the construction, mining, and engineering sectors. • • • Conduct in-depth market research within the construction and engineering sectors to identify project opportunities, analyse industry trends, and perform competitor analysis, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making. Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to facilitate the efficient execution of construction and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Analyse risks associated with construction projects, including regulatory compliance, safety, and unforeseen challenges, and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions and optimise project outcomes. • Analyse project budgets and expenditures, track costs, and ensure financial efficiency in construction and engineering projects, contributing to effective cost management and budget adherence. • Monitor engineering project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as project timelines, quality of work, and budget adherence, offering recommendations for enhancements based on KPI analysis, thereby improving project performance and outcomes. • Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure financial viability and profitability through optimised resource allocation and strategic financial planning. Key Projects & Achievements: • Successfully optimised project costs, resulting in significant savings for the company. • Implemented efficient budget tracking systems, ensuring projects stayed within budget constraints and reducing unnecessary expenditures. • Played a key role in securing profitable projects, contributing to a 10% increase in the company's overall revenue growth and financial stability. January 2016 to December 2017: Tate Time Consulting: Accounting Intern Tate Time Consulting is a Zimbabwe-based accounting firm that provides a range of services including management consulting and accounting solutions. ▪ Assisted clients in electronic services registration, compute PAYE taxes, prepare and file PAYE returns, and reconcile PAYE data for accurate filing. ▪ Organised and input data from incomplete client records, ensuring accurate invoicing and financial transactions. Compile trial balances to assess financial positions. ▪ Prepared comprehensive financial statements, assist in obtaining tax clearances, and capture invoices for input tax purposes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. ▪ Computed VAT for clients, prepare VAT returns, and submit them within specified deadlines, ensuring accurate calculations and timely submissions. ▪ Addressed queries from tax authorities promptly and professionally, providing necessary information and documentation. Maintain effective communication with clients. ▪ Undertook additional tasks and projects assigned by superiors, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in handling various accounting and taxation responsibilities. Key Projects & Achievements: • Demonstrated efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and excellent communication skills, leading to client satisfaction, regulatory adherence, and successful completion of various projects and tasks. Earlier Career ▪ ▪ ▪ 02/2018 to 12/2021: University lecturer 01/2018 to 12/2018: Monash South Africa: Community Engagement Programme Coordinator. 02/2018 to 12/2018: IIE MSA: Corporate Governance Technical and Administrative Assistant Education / Qualifications ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Chartered Global Management Accountant (Eligible to qualify), Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) (June 2022 to June 2023) Advanced Diploma, Management Accounting (CIMA), MA Institute of Management Accounting & Strategy (January to December 2021) Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA), Institute of Management Accounting & Strategy (January to December 2020) Master of International Business, Monash University (July 2018 to December 2019) Bachelor of Business Science (Hons), Business Management, Monash University (July 2017 to June 2018) Bachelor of Business Science, Majoring in Accounting and Business Management, Monash University (January 2014 to June 2017) Personal Details ▪ ▪ Address: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geena-maingehama-cima-adv-dip-ma-46a499141/ Publications ▪ Published a research article for the Research Bulletin on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) as linked in the 2019 DHET Research Colloquium. • Article title: Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Rapids of Skills Supply and Demand: Implications for Research and Practice.