Malesela Matladi

MALESELA SINKIE MATLADI Pretoria, Gauteng,South Africa BOOKKEEPER|FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR Detail-oriented and highly organized Finance Administrator with over 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts management, statutory support, and financial reporting across manufacturing, engineering, telecommunications, and mining environments. Skilled in end-to-end creditors and debtors management, audit preparation, compliance administration, and monthly reporting cycles. Strong proficiency in Sage Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks, and MS Office, with a proven ability to maintain financial accuracy, streamline processes, and support management decisionmaking. CORE COMPETENCIES • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Ledger | • Financial Controls & General • Bank, Credit Card & Supplier Reconciliations | • Trial Balance Preparation • Invoicing, Creditors & Debtors Management | • Audit Preparation & Compliance • Budget Monitoring & Financial Reporting Support | • VAT, PAYE & SARS Submission • Documentation & Financial Record Management | • Strong Numerical Accuracy & Detail Orientation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Power Of 8 (Pty) Ltd – Junior Finance Administrator Feb 2023 – Feb 2025 • Processed invoices, purchase orders and payment requests on Coupa, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Performed monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolved discrepancies promptly. • Maintained accurate financial records supporting trial balance and internal controls. • Handled supplier and client queries, escalating issues where needed. • Processed payroll and employee expense claims accurately. • Assisted with VAT submissions and prepared audit documentation. Meso Group Pty Ltd – Finance Administrator May 2021 – Jan 2023 • Managed full AP/AR cycle including invoicing, collections and payments. • Monitored outstanding payments and supported cash flow improvement • Prepared monthly financial summaries, reports, and reconciliations supporting management decisions. • Oversaw cash management and monitored account activity to maintain accurate ledgers. • Collaborated with managers and auditors to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. Shok Electronics Design & Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd – Bookkeeper Feb 2018 – Mar 2020 • Captured financial transactions to trial balance on Sage Accounting. • Completed monthly bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations. • Managed petty cash, expense claims and supplier payment runs. EDUCATION • Payroll & Tax Administration Certificate – University of Cape Town (2025) • Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting – University of South Africa (In Progress) • Higher National Diploma in Financial Accounting – Boston City Campus (2019) • National Senior Certificate - Bokamoso Senior Secondary School (2012) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Microsoft Excel (Pivoting, Filtering, Analysis)|Word|Outlook | Sage Accounting | Pastel Evolution | QuickBooks | Xero | Zoho Books | Coupa | NCH Express Accounts KEY STRENGTHS Strong Communication | Problem Solving | Accuracy & Detail Orientation | Data Accuracy | Deadline-Driven | Confidentiality & Integrity | Time Management | Compliance Focus