PHIROANE MATTHEWS MAGANYELA

Developed and submitted grant proposals, summarizing new grant opportunities to steering committees to secure critical project funding.

Drafted comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and managed donor site registrations to enhance funding accessibility.

Contributed to the review and enhancement of internal controls, policies, and procedures, strengthening financial governance and compliance.

Processed financial transactions and generated variance reports, collaborating with project management officers to optimize budget adherence and financial performance.

Facilitated donor audits by reviewing terms of reference and ensuring strict alignment with donor agreements, maintaining compliance and transparency.

Prepared project budgets and management reports, analyzing periodic variances to identify root causes and formulate strategies for improved financial management.

Prepared and presented comprehensive financial reports to group funders, detailing total project funds, disbursements, and utilization.

Processed project receipts and payments within the accounting system, adhering to organizational financial policies, and generated detailed expenditure reports by expense line.

Communicated project financial performance to managers and owners, highlighting shortcomings and recommending fund adjustments to optimize resource allocation.

Supervised and guided junior finance officers and clerks, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations and compliance.

Developed internal audit policies, procedures, and strategic audit plans, securing approval from the audit and risk committee to strengthen governance.

Executed periodic internal audits, including specialized reviews for fraud, IT systems, and projects, ensuring adherence to approved plans.

Evaluated enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and ethics compliance, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Drafted and issued quarterly internal audit reports to the audit and risk committee, detailing findings and recommending improvements for internal controls and business practices.

Monitored and oversaw the implementation of audit recommendations, conducting follow-up audits to track and measure intervention effectiveness.

Processed payments and receipts (cash/EFT) within the accounting system, ensuring all financial functions adhered strictly to established policies and procedures.

Prepared periodic budgets, generating and analyzing variances to provide clear explanations and support financial decision-making.

Conducted monthly income statement and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Managed procurement of goods and services, from purchase order generation and supplier liaison to receipt verification.

Conducted physical verification of fixed assets and maintained an accurate, updated fixed assets register.

Obtained and processed amnesty application forms from small business owners.

Reviewed and reconciled application forms to determine eligibility for small business amnesty, ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Liaised with small business owners to secure outstanding documentation, facilitating complete amnesty applications.

Prepared detailed reports on amnesty decisions for project leader review, outlining reasons for approval or denial.