Power Corporation Finance Manager

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

Tel: +267-******* Mobile: +267-******** +267-******** Postal Address: P O Box 73ABF, Gaborone

NEO MONTSHIWA (FCCA, FCPA) - CURRICULUM VITAE

SKILLS & ABILITIES • An excellent understanding of accounting principles and standards

• Good analytical skills and an eye for detail

• Innovative and creative

• Commitment and self-motivation

• The ability to work alone or as part of a team

• High standards of professionalism and ethics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

FINANCE MANAGER PAYABLES & TAX, BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION January 2017 – To date

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the department of Payables and taxes.

• Ensuring efficient management of integration processes between Payables and other departments.

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, IFRS, and procedures

• Enforcement of internal control in the accounting environment under my portfolio.

• Ensuring proper accounting for Taxes and Levies as well as adherence to the respective regulatory frameworks.

• Management of the Corporation’s Working capital.

• Negotiate and manage the Corporation’s Liabilities.

• Reviewing department reconciliations

• Development and Management of department budget

• Management of both internal and external audits as well as ensuring implementation of audit recommendations.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT, LOCAL ENTERPRISE AUTHORITY

January 2016 – December 2016

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of organization monthly management accounts and EXCO pack.

• Assist in the Consolidation of the Authority’s annual budget and upload it to the ERP system.

• Conduct Monthly General ledger maintenance and reconciliation.

• Reviewing and validation of supplier payments before submitting for payment. Page 2 Neo Montshiwa (FCCA, FCPA) - curriculum vitae

• Ensure proper classification of finance files in accordance with the classification register in line with the standards.

• Reviewing monthly control accounts for subordinates.

• Monitoring, and maintenance of the organization’s budget and preparation of variance reports.

• Prepare quarterly government requests and submit them to Ministry.

• Co-ordinate Divisional Scorecard and PMS Activities

• Manage the Cash Flow of the organization and ensure that surplus cash is invested.

• Monthly checking of payroll and reviewing payroll reconciliations.

• Prepare both external and internal audit packs for external Auditors and assist Auditors in their Audits.

• Management of the Organization’s Debtors and ensuring the collection is done. BUSINESS ADVISOR, LOCAL ENTERPRISE AUTHORITY

January 2010 – December 2015

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review the company records and analyze the performance of the business for the previous financial quarters and advice accordingly.

• Produce management accounts from the financial information provided by clients to determine performance and advice accordingly.

• Provide an analysis of the existing practices of a company and make recommendations for improvements.

• Develop interventions that support and improve SMMEs businesses.

• Assists SMMEs in managing resources effectively and efficiently.

• Come up with strategies on how SMMEs can expand and grow into bigger businesses.

• Analyze a company's business plan and financial statements to properly advise it about investments, marketing, and potential funding opportunities.

• Provide guidance to clients on formulating Business plans and access funding.

• Coach clients on financial reporting and the importance of record keeping.

• Develop and maintain effective communication with both internal and external agencies

• Facilitates entrepreneurs’ access to finance

ACCOUNTS OFFICER, LOCAL ENTERPRISE AUTHORITY

July 2007 – December 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing annual Branch budget for the branch

• Monitor and manage Branch budget and ensure funds are properly utilized.

• Prepare monthly Branch Management Accounts

• Preparing annual Branch budget for the branch

• Ensure that branch account records are completed on time and are accurate.

• Daily maintenance and monitoring of Branch Petty Cash

• Daily processing of supplier payments and customer receipts

• Maintenance of the branch General Ledger Accounts Page 3 Neo Montshiwa (FCCA, FCPA) - curriculum vitae

• Conduct monthly stock accounts and prepare a report.

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.

• Monthly reconciliation of suppliers

• Maintaining of the Branch Assets Register

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

June 2006 – June 2007

Worked mostly as a cashier and has never incurred any shortage and surplus which was an accomplishment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and processing of supplier payments

• Daily preparation and processing of customer receipts

• Conduct daily cash and bank reconciliations.

• Maintain and monitor revenue collector’s chart.

• Carry out inspections and surprise checks on Government Revenue Collectors. TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT, ACBO ACCOUNTING SERVICES

November 2005 – May 2006

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Trial Balance for different customers’ businesses

• Filling of customer information

• Capturing of accounting information QuickBooks

• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts for clients

• Collecting information for Auditing

• Prepare and process tax returns both VAT and income tax for clients.

• Prepare company annual returns for clients.

• Prepare and process company registrations for clients.

• Prepare business plans for clients

ACCOMPLISHMENT

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• Awarded a long service award by Local Enterprise Authority in 2013

• Successfully implemented the Accounting Section for Local Enterprise Authority at Serowe Branch.

• Successfully implemented the Income Tax Compliance Project for BPC Page 4 Neo Montshiwa (FCCA, FCPA) - curriculum vitae EDUCATION

AMITY UNIVERSITY (UTTAR PRADESH) - MASTER’S IN FINANCE AND CONTROL – DEC 2018 Graduated with Pass

ACCA – ONLINE – ACCA QUALIFICATION – DEC 2012

Graduated with a Pass

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST – MMABATHO (SOUTH AFRICA) – BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

(ACC.) – DEC 2004

Graduated with a Cum laude (Distinction)

SHORT TRAININGS

• UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOCH BUSINESS SCHOOL – SENIOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

• UNIVERSITY INDIANA – GABORONE – ACCELERATE - BUSINESS CONSULTANCY

• UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST – POCHESTROOM (SOUTH AFRICA) - SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANCY

• GEOMETRIC PROGRESSION - INTRODUCTION TO BOTSWANA FINANCIAL MARKETS

• MS EXCEL- INTERMEDIATE TRAINING – CLEARLIT CENTRE FOR CORPORATE LEARNING

• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGEMENT

REFEREES MR. NATHANIEL MATSHEKA

FINANCE MANAGER

MRI

Private Bag BR256

Gaborone

Mobile : +267-**-***-*** Email: *********@*****.**.** MS. MESHONGA TSIMAKO

FINANCE MANAGER – REVENUE & CREDIT CONTROL

Botswana Power Corporation

Private Bag 48

Gaborone

Tel: +267-***-****

Mobile : +267-**-***-*** Email: **************@*****.*** MR. OAITSE M. RAMASEDI

CHIEF FINANCE OFFER

Botswana Power Corporation

Tel: +267-**-***-**** Mobile: +267-**-***-***

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

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