Financial Controller Assistant
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Assistant Financial Controller
Ofentse Arthur Pheko
Curriculum Vitae of Ofentse Arthur Pheko 1
CONTACT DETAILS
*******@*******.***
Gaborone, South-East, Botswana
linkedin.com/in/ofentse-arthur-pheko-
857a8449
• Nationality : Botswana
• Gender : Male
PERSONAL INFORMATION
PERSONAL SUMMARY
As an accomplished and detail-oriented financial professional, I bring a proven track record of success in supporting financial operations and management. With experience in the field, I have honed my skills in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance, making me well-equipped to excel as an Assistant Financial Controller. My expertise includes overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am well-versed in financial software and systems, with a proficiency in utilizing tools such as [mention specific software, e.g., SAP, QuickBooks] to streamline financial operations. My ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights has consistently contributed to informed decision-making within the organizations I have worked for. In addition to my technical skills, I possess strong leadership qualities and have effectively managed cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment. I am known for my dedication to accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines, which are essential attributes in the financial sector. Furthermore, I have a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting, taxation, and auditing. This knowledge has been instrumental in ensuring that financial operations are in full compliance with relevant laws and standards. I am committed to continuing my professional development and staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of finance and accounting. My goal as an Assistant Financial Controller is to contribute to the financial health and success of the organization by implementing sound financial strategies, optimizing processes, and delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting
EDUCATION
Botswana accountancy college
IN PROGRESS
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Botswana accountancy college
2014
Chartered Institute of
Management accounting [CIMA]
Gaborone institute of professional
Studies
2011
Association of accounting
technicians [AAT]
Molefi senior school
2008
Botswana, BGCSE
CAREER HISTORY
AVANI GABORONE RESORT AND CASINO
1 MARCH 2023 – CURRENT
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
• Establish and oversee robust internal controls to manage all revenues, expenses, and asset protection in strict adherence to the MINT Finance Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial and operational data while providing analysis, interpretations, and forecasts for all business units.
• Develop and manage company budgets, ensuring financial alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensure accurate allocation of all expenses to relevant GL accounts.
• Perform audits to maintain compliance with financial regulations and ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversee timely and accurate production of balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, and inter-company accounts.
• Conduct ongoing cost analysis and financial performance reviews.
• Prepare journal entries for provisions, prepayments, and accruals.
• Monitor timely submission, compliance, and reconciliation of taxes, including VAT and PAYE.
• Support the procurement team with supplier validation, credit applications, and supplier onboarding.
• Compile monthly management reports and cash flow statements.
• Ensure appropriate external audit arrangements, managing the entire audit process.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures across the company.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and systems.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, including signing engagements and audits, and preparing annual financial statements.
• Lead and manage a team of 8 finance staff and external consultants.
• Oversee risk management processes, identifying and addressing business risks that could affect growth and development.
• Liaise with and manage outsourced resources to ensure accurate and consistent data capture.
• Recruit and evaluate Accounting Department staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee attitudes, discipline, sense of belonging, responsibility, and knowledge to boost productivity and reduce turnover. Hold monthly communication meetings to ensure the smooth operation of all Accounting Department sections.
• Take charge of the professional development of the entire Finance staff, identifying training needs and supporting staff training initiatives.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
• Travelling: Occasionally go on trips
with friends to tourist attractions.
• Playing soccer with my friends.
ATTRIBUTES
• Strategist
• Technological
• Articulate
• Catalyst
• Organised
• Meticulous
• Procedural
• Innovative
Curriculum Vitae of Ofentse Arthur Pheko 2
Assistant Financial Controller
CONTACT DETAILS Ofentse Arthur Pheko
*******@*******.***
Gaborone, South-East, Botswana
linkedin.com/in/ofentse-arthur-pheko-
857a8449
KEY SKILLS
• Risk Management
• Leadership and Development
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Profitability Optimization
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Expertise
• Process Optimization
• Cost Management
• Strong Communication
IT SKILLS
• ACCPAC accounting software
• PASTEL accounting software
• Sage X3(live accounting package)
• Delta ERP
• QuickBooks
• Pastel Accounting software
CAREER HISTORY
MARUNG DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
JULY 2021 – FEBRUARY 2023
ACCOUNTANT
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary TSEBO SOLUTIONS GROUP (STANDARD CHARTERED BANK)
JULY 2019 – JUNE 2021
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
• Managing accounts receivable and payable, as well as expenses.
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports and trial balance
• Review detailed analysis of the fixed asset general ledger accounts and forecast depreciation expenditure on a monthly, quarterly basis and annual basis
• Payroll administration, maintaining the integrity of all the payroll transactions
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statute
• Keeping records of invoices and tax payments, as well as reviewing and processing reimbursements.
• Preparing income statements, balance sheets, and budgets.
• Identifying financial liabilities and performing risk analysis on liquidity and cash flow.
• Resolving account discrepancies and performing account reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports, including projected returns on investment and growth rates.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in financial administration. LAZENBY HOLDING PTY LTD (KAROWE DIAMOND MINE)
MAY 2018 - JUNE 2019
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules and consolidating financial data
• Achieves budget objectives by analyzing variances actions
• Review operating budgets to examine trends affecting budget needs
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Managing accounts receivable and payable
• Keep records of invoices and tax payments
• Participate in payroll processes
• Identify and address account discrepancies
• Support the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports as well as other custom reports as requested
GIANT TRANSPORT (MINING AND CONSTRUCTION)
MARCH 2017 - APRIL 2018
ACCOUNTANT
• Monthly Reconciliation of all bank accounts and preparation of payment listings ready for review and upload into QuickBooks
• Manage the petty cash by ensuring that all payments are done according to the provided procedures and set
• Review all the creditors reconciliation before any payments are made to suppliers Curriculum Vitae of Ofentse Arthur Pheko 3
Assistant Financial Controller
CONTACT DETAILS Ofentse Arthur Pheko
*******@*******.***
Gaborone, South-East, Botswana
linkedin.com/in/ofentse-arthur-pheko-
857a8449
CAREER HISTORY
• Prepare Monthly Balance Sheet schedules as assigned. Make sure all items in the balance sheet account are current and can be supported
• Payroll administration of over 120 employees of the company, including payee calculations and salaries control reconciliations
• Preparations of cash flows projections for management and calculations of some liquidity ratios I am also responsible for some audit check in the company including the following
• Objectively review an organization’s business processes
• Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization’s assets
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes CRESTA MOWANA
JANUARY 2016- FEBRUARY 2017
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
• Payroll administration of over 150 employees of the company
• Management of both the debtors and creditors clerks to make sure that the do their work with due diligence and produce the monthly reports on time
• Management of both the store man and the stock controllers by making sure that the follow the right procedures when doing their job, I have also taught them the different stock issuing methods
• Responsible for making sure that my subordinates are of high caliber and are developed and trained on an ongoing basis.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet accounts recons and departmental revenue and costs analysis explaining the variances to the group financial controller
• Currently working the accountant on producing the hotel next year budget to be presented to the managing director, Chief financial officer and group financial controller
• Management of company’s fixed Asset which includes inputting the acquisitions, disposals into the DBIT system, also making sure that the correct depreciation methods, and finally producing the fixed asset schedule for the Group Financial controller and the Chief financial officer
• Assisting internal/external auditors with queries. CRESTA MARAKANELO
SEPT 2014 - DEC 2016
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT-HEAD-OFFICE
• Bank Reconciliations- verifies that the stated bank statement balance reconciles to the recorded bank balance in the cashbook and general ledger.
• Cash payments- ensure the correct handling and registration of cheque payments and provide the relevant audit trail.
• Cashbook receipts- ensure a correct and a recording of all revenue and cash receipts and relevant audit trails.
• Tax- prepares VAT returns and Withholding tax returns and vat deferral reconciliations
• Administration/management of Creditors and Debtors
• Management Variance Reports- analyzing the variances between actual and budget
• Fixed assets register- update fixed asset register and reconciles to general ledger and safe guard assets against loss in such a way that a 100% physical identification process is possible.
• Budgets Forecast- prepares summary of results for the past years and ensures that the annual budgets are properly prepared and are accurately presentable to management
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation-reconciling balance sheet items to the general ledger
• Preparing forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA
JULY 2013 - APRIL 2014
TEMPORARY FINANCE OFFICER
• Assisted in the preparations of consolidated financial accounts in accordance with International financial reporting standards and International accounting standards
• Assisted with the monthly and quarterly statutory returns to the Bank of Botswana in accordance with the banking act
• Provided customer service and handled supplier queries
• Assisted accounting staff in managing accounts receivable/payable and end-of-month reconciliation
• Made purchases, preparing invoices and keeping track of overdue accounts
• Maintained confidential documents
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