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Skhumbuzo M Maseko
Assistant Director
Nelspruit
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in PFMA compliance, ensuring accurate creditor payments and cost-containment measures. Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Department of COGHSTA
Nelspruit
08.2012 - Current
- Manage the performance, training, and development of subordinate finance and administrative staff
- Analyzed departmental expenditure trends against approved budgets, ensuring cost-containment and prevention of unauthorized and irregular expenditure.
- Developed and implemented internal control measures, enhancing integrity of financial information.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors (e.g., Auditor-General of South Africa), ensuring that requested documentation is provided and audit action plans are developed and implemented.
- Managed performance, training, and development of finance and administrative staff, fostering skill growth and operational effectiveness.
State Accountant
Department of Human Settlements
Nelspruit
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Managed monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepared detailed budgets and forecasts, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Conducted audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, mitigating risks effectively.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management - Financial Management
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- PFMA compliance
- Treasury regulations adherence
- GRAP (Generally Recognized Accounting Principles) / IFRS: Applying public sector accounting standards to financial statements
- Financial reporting
- Government accounting systems
- Cost control
- Document verification
Certification
Senior Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Department of COGHSTA
08.2012 - Current
State Accountant
Department of Human Settlements
06.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management - Financial Management
MANCOSA
04.2001 -
Senior Certificate
12-1998