Luyanda Lucas Mabaso
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in data analysis, financial analysis, and bookkeeping. Demonstrates strong competencies in coordinating, computer literacy, and managing accounts. Proficient in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliation, and general ledger management. Adept at customer service and problem-solving with a keen eye for detail and accountability. Possesses knowledge of food hygiene and cake decoration. Career goal includes leveraging analytical skills to drive financial efficiency and accuracy within an organisation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Operative
Cherry Tree Bakery
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
01.2024 - Current
- Safely handled, stored, packing and transported products around production facility.
- Performed daily operations in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Handled complex baking equipment with ease, ensuring smooth operations.
- Complied with food safety regulations, ensuring healthy baked products.
- Complied with health and safety codes.
- Maintained strong knowledge of food safety practices.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Handled additional tasks assisting team members during busy holiday periods and employee absences.
- Maintained strong, cooperative working relationship with bakery team and fellow employees.
Senior State Accountant
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Governament)
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Management of payments
- Payment verification and analysis of payment batches to identify potential audit deficiencies
- Managerial tasks and strategic capability
- Administration of property accounts
- Attend to daily queries from companies, public and municipalities/local authorities
- Administration of Western Cape development board debtors
- Maintain and monitor financial information
- Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes
- Reporting on accruals and payables for AFS and IFS for the Department on a quarterly basis
- Authorizing journals on Basic Accounting System
- Requesting reports and compile worksheets for the interim and annual financial statements for the office
- Supervising personnel
- Facilitate the management, coordination and administration of the bid specification process ensuring the efficient and effective acquisition of goods and services aligned with specifications
- Efficient and effective coordination and administration of all allocated bid committees (Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation and Bid Adjudication Committee)
- Efficient and effective utilization of the Central Supplier Database to deliver on the department's needs and requirements, taking cognizance of the national footprint and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping while ensuring compliance to policies and procedures and legislation
- Provide support and professional advice to the business units and provincial offices on acquisition requirements to ensure compliance to PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Assist with the development of the Annual Procurement Plan ensuring that required budget approvals, suppliers/vendor verification and requirements are pre-linked to approved budgets
- Ensure compliance to standard terms and conditions
- Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Chief Accounting Clerk
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Government)
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy
- Administration, Authorization and supervision of all property accounts
- Coordinating of all tasks and duties within the section
- Reconciliation of all Accruals Payroll Administration Communications Journals Receivables Accounts Payable Teaching Accounting Financial Statements Procurement Computer Systems paid accounts within the section
- Attend to daily queries from the public and local authorities
- Implementation and Management of new project
- Supervision and development of personnel within the section
- Authorizing payment on BAS, Logis and Nation Debtors System.
- Managed accounts receivable duties; reduced overall outstanding debts.
Senior Accounting Clerk
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Government)
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger
- Maintained accounting database by entering data into computer system
- Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
- Provided accounting and clerical support for management
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Attend to daily queries from the public and local authorities.
Senior Accounting Clerk
Department Of The Premier (W.C Government)
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Maintained accounting database by entering data into computer system
- Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
Computer Teacher
Megabro Computer School
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Accounting
ICS Learn
Glasgow, Glasgow City 02.2025 -
Public Management Diploma - Finance/Accounting
Public Service Sector Education & Training Authority
Cape Town (South Africa) 01.2022 - 12.2022
Degree in Cost and management accounting - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town (South Africa) 02.2011 - 12.2011
National Diploma in Cost and management accounting - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town (South Africa) 01.2008 - 10.2010
National High Certificate in Accountancy - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town (South Africa) 02.2006 - 11.2006
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Bookkeeping
- Coordinating
- Computer Literacy
- Authorization (Computing)
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Filing
- General Ledger
- Mobile Devices
- Management
- Managed Accounts
- Reconciliation
- Bank Statements
- Detail Oriented
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Literacy
- Food hygiene knowledge
- Cake decoration
Affiliations
- Sport
- Reading
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Accounting
ICS Learn
02.2025 -
Bakery Operative
Cherry Tree Bakery
01.2024 - Current
Public Management Diploma - Finance/Accounting
Public Service Sector Education & Training Authority
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior State Accountant
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Governament)
12.2015 - 06.2023
Degree in Cost and management accounting - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2011 - 12.2011
Chief Accounting Clerk
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Government)
02.2011 - 11.2015
Senior Accounting Clerk
Department Of Human Settlements (W.C Government)
09.2009 - 01.2011
National Diploma in Cost and management accounting - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2008 - 10.2010
National High Certificate in Accountancy - Finance/Accounting
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2006 - 11.2006
Senior Accounting Clerk
Department Of The Premier (W.C Government)
08.2005 - 08.2009
Computer Teacher
Megabro Computer School
02.2004 - 07.2005
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