Supply Chain Financial Reporting

LERATO PHILADELPHIA OLIFANT

Advanced Diploma: Accounting Sciencesin Internal Auditing Student

Address: ** ******* ****,*********,************ 9301 Cell: 067-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lerato-olifant-76b454148 Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am a highly motivated finance professional with extensive knowledge in accounting and internal auditing, and financial management, seeking an opportunity to contribute to organizational growth through effective financial strategies and operations. EDUCATION

Advanced Diploma: Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing University of South Africa 2024 - In Progress

Key Subjects: Internal Audit Processes, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting Techniques, Taxation of Business Activities

Advanced Diploma: Applied Management

Central University of Technology 2022

Key Subjects: Monitoring and Evaluation, Supply Chain Management, Research Skills, International Management

National Diploma: Internal Auditing

Central University of Technology 2022

Key Subjects: Financial Accounting 3, Internal Auditing 3, Taxation 3, Cost Accounting 2

National Higher Certificate: Business Management Motheo TVET College 2019

Key Subjects: Economics, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Computer Practice

Matric with University Exemption

Reamohetse Secondary School 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Officer

Reder Construction, Bloemfontein, Free State 2021 – 2023

• Updated financial spreadsheets and reviewed bank statements.

• Processed invoices and followed up with suppliers.

• Captured payments on the cashbook and prepared weekly and monthly reconciliation reports.

• Maintained accounts, oversaw supplier accounts, and managed expense claims.

• Provided financial administrative support and participated in monthly financial meetings.

• Utilized Pastel software for bookkeeping and data entry.

• Financial record keeping: Developed and maintained financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

• Financial transactions: Monitored and recorded daily transactions, track bank deposits and payments, and manage invoices and bank statements reconciliation

• Financial reporting: Create and review financial reports, such as balance sheets, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. They also prepare and present financial reports to management.

Finance Administration Officer

Refilwe Civil & Plant, Bloemfontein, Free State 2020 – 2021

• Managed payroll, including salaries and payslips.

• Processed purchase orders, credits, and returns using Pastel.

• Managed coordination administration, prepared bills and invoices, and managed distribution budgets.

• Conducted general administrative tasks, including creating supplier files and processing quotations.

General Administrator

Alexcale PTY LTD, Welkom, Free State 2018 – 2020

• Assisted in project budgeting and managed client inquiries.

• Typed and printed correspondence, answered calls, and managed email communications with clients and suppliers.

SKILLS

• Accounting: The ability to read and understand financial documents, such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and annual reports

• Communication: The ability to send and receive information, both written and spoken, with other departments and external stakeholders

• Analytical aptitude: The ability to use advanced analytics to guide decision-making and steer the company's growth

• Risk assessment: The ability to assess risk and contribute to risk management

• Budgeting: The ability to manage budgets

• Organizational and time management: The ability to organize and manage time

• Strategic mindset: The ability to contribute to strategic planning and investment decisions

• Finance officers also oversee transactions, monitor cash flow, and ensure compliance with financial regulations

• Languages: English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Volunteering, reading, and cooking.

REFERENCES

• Mr. K. Koos

Former Lecturer, Central University of Technology

Tel: 051-***-**** Cell: 083-***-****

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

• Mrs. V. Abrams

Financial Manager, Reder Construction

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

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