Professional Mine Accountant

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MAETA PHETO

P. O. Box ******, Francistown, Botswana

Mobile: (002**-********; (002**-********

Work: (002**-*******

Email: ******@******.***.**; **********@*****.***

o Over 20 years’ experience

o Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional o Amazing skills in collecting and analyzing complex data o Successful in implementing mining cost monitoring initiatives o Experience in various accounting-based software applications o Solid knowledge of GAAP

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Ability to work well with others in a team environment o Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cost Accounting & Variance analysis

• Budgets & Forecasts

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Implementing controls and procedures

• Project and Fixed Asset accounting

• Financial accounting

• Safety focus

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAJWE MINING JOINT VENTURE

JWANENG

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – PROJECT (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT) FEB 2017 TO DATE

Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis of mining efficiencies then advising production team on necessary improvements

• Weekly margin reporting

• Preparing monthly shareholder reports

• Provision of variance analysis and value add interpretations

• Budget and forecast preparation (annually & quarterly) in line with business mine plans.

• Cost monitoring through daily cost code recons

• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting and reporting purposes

• Supervise and co-ordinate overall costing function

• Experience in infomine; JD Edwards & FPM

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – JUNE 2016 TO JAN 2017

• Responsible for all aspects of the finance department Account payable control

• General ledger recons

• Debtors control

• Cash book maintenance

• Fixed asset control

PART TIME ENGAGEMENTS – JANUARY 2016 TO JUNE 2016

May - June: GM five - Company involved in farming activities.

(ie large scale crop production and cattle and chicken rearing) Responsibilities:

Setting up Pastel accounting system

Assisted with clearing outstanding VAT & PAYE issues

Setting up the control and accounting environment. Jan - April: Bango trading - Company specializes in road re-surfacing Responsibilities:

• Setting up Pastel accounting system

• Assisted with clearing outstanding VAT & PAYE issues

• Set up various recons to improve control (eg Bank, creditors)

• Preparation of management accounts

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AFRICAN COPPER MINE

FRANCISTOWN

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – AUGUST 2012 TO NOVEMBER 2015 Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production of monthly, quarterly and year end reports by careful planning and prioritization, interpretation of requirements and coordination with relevant parties.

• Provision of variance analysis and value add interpretation, with emphasis placed on ensuring that good corporate governance and internal controls are maintained across all operations;

• Co-ordination and preparation of budgets.

• Identify and Implement cost saving initiatives.

• Preparation of analyses and reports to aid decision making.

• Review regular ledger reconciliations and ensures that corrective action is taken.

• Accounting for stock flows within the business, to arrive at a valuation for closing stock.

• Development and review of internal controls, policies and procedures to safeguard the Company’s assets and maintenance of the fixed asset register.

• Implement changes in accounting standards and relevant legislation to ensure effective compliance.

• Coordinating and ensuring that audits are completed on time and audit issues are attended to without delay. DEBSWANA JWANENG MINE

COST ACCOUNTANT - OCTOBER 2010 TO JULY 2012

PROJECT AND ASSET ACCOUNTANT - JULY 2006 -SEPTEMBER 2010 (4 YEARS 4 MONTHS) Cost Accountant Responsibilities

• Responsible for the identification and implementation of cost control initiatives

• Ensure effective co-ordination and preparation of budgets in conjunction with line management

• Ensure a close liaison with personnel on key business drivers and the financial implications

• Responsible for the measurement and reporting of monthly financial figures

• Responsible for preparation of forecasts

• Ensure accuracy of expenditure, conduct variance analysis and provide information to assist in decision making

• P&L and Balance sheet management

• Prepare audit files and liaise with external auditors Project Accountant Responsibilities

• Advise project manager on the projections and developments of project budgets.

• Devise project budget and analyze project plans

• Reconcile budget to expenditure

• Verify expenditures ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures.

• Formulate progress reports and analyse trends and make recommendations.

• Coordinate and cooperate with project manager concerning purchase orders. Asset Accountant responsibilities

• Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary ledgers and resolve any resulting discrepancy.

• Ensure that all asset adjustments are appropriately accounted for.

• Investigate issues affecting the company's fixed assets and recommend ways of resolving them.

• Prepare monthly asset analyses and accumulated depreciation accounts.

• Prepare audit schedules and resolve audit issues adhering to applicable procedures. 4

P&H MINE PRO SERVICES

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

MARCH 2003 -JUNE 2006 (3 YEARS)

Responsible for reporting on the financial performance of the Botswana operation to individuals outside the country ie South Africa and USA head office.

Key activities:

• preparing financial statements, and budgets for management

• regularly undertaking audits, involving the examination of the accounts, analysing risk,

• inspecting the current practices, investigating any financial irregularities and

• recommending improvements;

• implementing new or reviewing existing financial systems and controls;

• producing annual and/or monthly accounts;

• managing expenditure, credit, and payroll;

• creating financial plans and forecasts;

• liaising with clients (individuals or businesses) or non-financial members of staff,

• providing financial information and advice;

• liaising with internal and external auditors and dealing with any irregular financial issues as they arise;

• advising on and dealing with tax issues;

• managing junior colleagues;

• Negotiating terms with main customer (Debswana). BOTSWANA MEAT COMMISSION

(Nov 2001 -March 2003)

STORES ACCOUNTANT (Nov 2001 to June 2002)

PROMOTED TO PURCHASING MANAGER (July 2002)

• Responsible for BMC purchasing department

• Ensuring reconciliation of all purchasing related general ledger accounts

• Ensuring that creditors are paid within 30 days and that reconciliation’s are performed. 5

BCL LIMITED

TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

(JULY 1996 – NOV 2001)

COST ACCOUNTANT

• Compiling monthly cost book

• Assisting line managers with cost issues

• Maintaining of utility accounts (BPC,WUC & BTC)

• Administering and collection of debtors

• Preparation & monitoring of budgets

PROJECTS ACCOUNTS

• Preparing capital and replacement expenditure reports

• Preparing 5 year capital plan

• Review and approval of contract tenders

• Preparing orders and payments

• Administering all aspects of withholding tax on construction contracts CREDITORS ACCOUNTANT

• Reconciling creditors accounts

• Processing & checking payments

• Attending to creditors queries

CASH OFFICE

• Performing all bank reconciliation

• Liaising with bank about company accounts

• Maintain and control petty cash system

• Monitor cash receipt and banking

EDUCATION

ACCA Stage 3

B.Comm (Accounting) - University of Botswana 1992-1996 O’Level (Cambridge) - St James Sec School - Zimbabwe 1987-1990 Acacia Primary School – Jwaneng 1984-1986

Livingstone Primary School – Orapa 1979-1984

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Sex: Female

Date of Birth: 19-09-1973

Marital status: Married

Maiden name: Mazhani

Dependants: 2 sons

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REFERENCES

• Sesolo Robert

Finance and Administration Manager

Majwe Mining Joint Venture

Cell: 72303073

• Albert Ditlhakeng

Technical Services Manager

Majwe Mining Joint Venture

Cell: 72894542

• Gomorashe Mahlokozera

Finance Manager

Bothakga Burrow Mining

Tel: 3951891

Cell: 72755766

• Kediretswe Oageng

Management Accountant

Debswana Jwaneng Mine

Tel: 5884607

Cell:71213333

• Ken Masogo

General Manager

African Copper Mine

Cell: 71388065

• Godfrey Maswere

Management Accountant

Debswana Jwaneng Mine

Tel: 5884393

Cell: 71739034

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