Thandoluhle Vilakazi

Finance Professional | Aspiring Assistant Accountant

Sunninghill, ZA.

About

Highly detail-oriented finance professional with over 2 years of experience in accounts payable and invoice processing, consistently achieving 99.8% accuracy and ensuring robust financial data reliability. Seeking an Assistant Accountant role to leverage comprehensive accounting skills, system proficiency in SAP and Sage, and a proven track record in optimizing financial operations and stakeholder relations within a dynamic organization.

Work

Genpact

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Accounts Payable Associate

Sunninghill, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary

Managed end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring high accuracy and efficient vendor management for a global professional services firm.

Highlights

Processed over 500 invoices monthly using three-way matching, consistently achieving 99.8% compliance with SARS tax regulations and SAP protocols.

Enhanced financial data reliability by 15% through meticulous ledger and journal updates, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Managed 80+ vendor accounts monthly, reducing overdue invoices to under 5% through proactive reconciliation and communication.

Resolved 90% of vendor payment queries within 72 hours, maintaining a 100% on-time payment rate and strengthening vendor relationships.

Reduced payment discrepancies by 15% by implementing meticulous document verification and proactive vendor communication strategies.

Department of Statistics, Census 2022

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Field Supervisor

Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Summary

Led and supervised a team of fieldworkers for a national census, optimizing data collection and team performance.

Highlights

Supervised a team of 10 fieldworkers, accelerating task completion by 20% through optimized workflow management and robust controls.

Implemented structured reporting protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with documentation requirements for high-volume data collection.

Fostered a collaborative environment, increasing team efficiency by 10% and significantly improving data accuracy.

Education

UNISA

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Bachelor Accounting Sciences Grade:

Courses

Financial Accounting

Auditing

Management Accounting and Finance

Taxation

Empangeni High School

Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
National Senior Certificate General Studies Grade:

Courses

Mathematics (Distinction)

Accounting (Distinction)

Physical Sciences (Distinction)

Life Sciences (Distinction)

Life Orientation (Distinction)

isiZulu (Distinction)

Certificates

Sage 50c Pastel Intermediate

SAGE University

Accounting Fundamentals

Corporate Finance Institute

Reading Financial Statements

Corporate Finance Institute

SAP ERP System

SAP

Excel Fundamentals - Formulas for Finance

Corporate Finance Institute

Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Corporate Finance Institute

Skills

Analytical & Leadership

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Innovation-Driven Solutions, Team-Based Objective Achievement, Self-Directed Work Management, Adaptable Problem Solving.

Communication & Organization

Advanced Written & Verbal Communication, Effective Organizational Planning, Strong Interpersonal Relations.

Technical Systems

SAP ERP, SAGE 50C Pastel, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), OCR Processing.

Financial Operations

AP Management, GL/Journals, Invoice Processing, Reconciliations, Data Entry, Tax/VAT Compliance.