Sipho Dlamini
Senior Accountant
Strategic financial expert driving robust reporting and compliance.
Highly accomplished Senior Accountant with over 8 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls within dynamic corporate environments. Adept at applying IFRS and GAAP principles to ensure accuracy and compliance, and skilled in optimizing financial processes to drive efficiency. Proven ability to lead month-end close procedures, manage complex reconciliations, and provide strategic financial insights to management. He excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations. Seeking to leverage his expertise in a challenging role to contribute to organizational growth and financial integrity.
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) (February 2013 to November 2013)
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (February 2010 to November 2012)
Investec Bank Limited - Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Accountant March 2018 to Present 8 years & 4 months
Prepared accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
Led the month-end and year-end close processes, reducing closing time by 15% through process automation and optimization.
Performed complex balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, providing insightful commentary to management.
Coordinated with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit processes and timely resolution of queries.
Mentored and supervised junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
KPMG South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa
Accountant January 2015 to February 2018 3 years & 2 months
Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with local tax regulations.
Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
Maintained accurate general ledger accounts and performed daily transactional postings.
Collaborated with audit teams to provide necessary documentation and support during client audits.
Implemented new accounting software features, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Optimized Financial Reporting Cycle
Enhanced Internal Control Framework
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
SAICA (January 2016 to Present)
- https://www.saica.org.za
- IFRS & GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- SAP ERP
- Pastel Evolution
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Data Analysis
- Taxation (SA)
- Audit Management
