Zizipho

I am a highly accomplished professional with dual qualifications from CIMA as an ACMA,CGMA, and from SAICA as a CA(SA). This prestigious accreditation demonstrates my commitment to adhering to the codes of ethics of both CIMA and SAICA, and my dedication to fostering a culture of ethical leadership. I recently completed the Executive Development Programme (EDP) with WBS and I have also obtained the Google Project Management Certificate, which has deepened my understanding of project management methodologies. My extensive experience spans over 18 years, during which I have worked for esteemed organizations. I have managed budgets exceeding billions of rands in the mining and rail transport sectors, showcasing my expertise in strategic financial management, management accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and regulatory compliance. My unique blend of skills and experience enables me to offer holistic solutions to complex business challenges and significantly contribute to organizational success. I am renowned for my analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify areas for improvement, ensuring better management decisions in future periods. My sound knowledge of capital project management and regulatory compliance further enhances my value to any organization

Manage life cycle cost(LCC) data for fleet(trainset) maintenance activities with proficiency in utilizing various systems and tools. The role also involves providing accurate and timely LCC reports, budget and forecast, variance analysis, risk management, cost optimization opportunities , local content strategies and implementation, overall LCC impact in the business and operation.

LCC periodic reviews with various stakeholders like operations, engineering, sourcing, supply chain and ,project management. Lead reviews related to LCC controlling, , reporting on improvements and opportunities, supplier’s LCC degradations and sub-system degradation.

Participate in overall Project Management processes and value chain. Contribute towards improving contract margin and project cashflows as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks . Computation of Costs for Sales Invoice. Compile Work Package Reports for Financial Project Review, Monthly Workparkage reviews, upload the Workpackage Report to the integrated reporting Tools. 

Define key performance indicator, LCC processes and procedures. 

Ensuring compliance with company policies and reporting standards.

Operational and Capital Expenditure: - Billing (Coal Mining Sales invoicing). Support Cost Center Owners in ensuring the effective , accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting, diagnosis of budget constraints and efficiencies with recommendations for improvement . Preparing of combined budget and forecast for the Profit Center . Preparing weekly, monthly reports, variance analysis , cash flows. Providing a continuous input into financial and business decision-making at an operational and tactical level. Applying relevant policies, procedures and ensuring compliance to internal controls.

Ensure capital projects(capital expenditure) enables good business decision with positive returns. Ensures asset under construction are capitalized on completion and ensure details are given by project scope owners on work in progress . Stimulates depreciation on capital projects . Review Group economic models and make recommendations for business case, Ensure half year end and year end schedules are done timeous. 

Compile backups where necessary and ensure adherence and compliance to Statutory, IFRS, Taxation, Company policies

Debtors Management: Invoicing of monthly debtors, Follow up on debtor’s payments on their account , Load debtor’s subscription on their account, Reconcile subscription loaded to the subscription payment and debtor’s invoices, Manage ageing of debtors and give recommendation to the management. Creditors Management: Capturing of creditors invoices, Reconciliation of creditors statement with the company’s GL ,Prepare and submit creditor’s reconciliation to the Financial Manager at year end Bank Statement, Ensure creditors are paid on time or necessary arrangements are done. Inventory Management: Manage stock level and order when necessary, Reconcile inventory from the floor to GL, Prepare cash flow forecast for Sales levels, Review variances and report to the Sales Manager, Review target and commission due to sales representatives, Manage loaned and demo inventories used by Sales representatives to clients, Ensure proper safeguard of inventory, Manage ageing of stock and give recommendation to the management. Financial Statement: Inspect VAT reports from accounting system to ensure reports are correct, Submit VAT201 returns, Reconcile Trial Balance to the GL, Handle auditor quires.