Bhayi Thandeka
Data Analyst and Financial Administrator
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Experienced Data Analyst and Financial Administrator with over 3 years of expertise in data analytics, financial management, and systems administration. Skilled in leveraging SQL, Python, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Office Suite to deliver actionable insights, optimize processes, and support strategic decision-making. Adept at working in cross-functional teams, translating complex data into clear business recommendations, and driving digital transformation initiatives.
Holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting and passionate about applying analytics to solve business challenges and enhance risk management.
Experience
Data Analyst - Forvis Mazars - Rosebank, South Africa
(2022-02)
- Extracted, transformed, and analysed complex datasets from SAP and Oracle systems to support financial reporting and risk management.
- Analysing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to support business decision making.
- Developing and managing data reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Utilizing SQL and Python for data manipulation and querying to support data driven solutions.
- Collaborating with cross functional teams to translate data into actionable insights.
- Perform general control reviews on IT Audit Develop scripts for data mining
- Data integrity assessments · Data completeness (Validating data from source to financial balances to ensure accurate test results).
- Developing data scripts to drive various data analytical functional tests.
- Assisted audit teams with data driven testing such as revenue testing, purchases testing, and General Ledger (GL) completeness checks.
- Utilized SQL, Python, and Alteryx to extract, transform, and analyze large financial datasets.
- Developed and automated scripts to support audit procedures and improve efficiency in testing financial balances
- Extracted, transformed, and analyzed complex datasets from SAP and Oracle systems to support financial reporting and risk management.
- Designed and optimized data pipelines ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance with governance standards.
- Developed interactive dashboards in Power BI to visualize KPIs, financial trends, and operational performance for senior stakeholders.
- Collaborated with audit teams and consultants to integrate analytics into enterprise-level solutions, enhancing risk anticipation and opportunity identification.
- Provided technical training and mentorship to junior colleagues on data analytics standards and procedures.
- Supported financial administration tasks including reconciliations, vendor line items (FBL1N), and billing document analysis (VBRK/VBRP).
Financial Administrator - CCBSA - Midrand, South Africa
(2021-10 - 2022-01)
- Managed financial records, reconciliations, and reporting processes ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Applied data-driven insights to improve efficiency in financial operations and reporting accuracy.
- Supported system administration tasks, including SAP and Oracle financial modules.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify risks and propose data-backed solutions.
- Responsible for processing financial data, preparing reports, and maintaining financial records.
- Assisted with the budgeting and forecasting processes using Microsoft Excel and SAP.
- Performed month-end closing procedures and financial reconciliations.
- Ensured compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance operational efficiency
- I participated in the finance vacation program, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis and reporting.
- Responded promptly to supplier and departmental queries, ensuring strong stakeholder relationships.
- Monitored processes and introduced improvements by tracking performance statistics and feedback.
- Attended Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions to enhance departmental knowledge and practices.
- Ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are complied with at Plant level
- Guaranteeing efficient use of resources and minimizing waste
- Co-ordinating the Balance sheet budgeting process and ensuring budgetary controls are maintained
- Accurately processed intercompany and third-party invoices from workflow returns, ensuring completeness and compliance.
- Conducted monthly Accounts Payable reconciliations to support financial close activities.
- Maintaining healthy relationships with the Group
Finance Administrator - PwC - Midrand, South Africa
(2019-08 - 2021-01)
- Managed financial reports, transactions, and accounts payable/receivable processes
- Administered payroll processing, invoicing, and reconciliations in line with organizational policies
- Worked with Oracle and Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Creation and distribution of Credit Risk reporting (bespoke, cross-group and cross-functional) for the Global Function to senior stakeholders.
- Capture requisitions per request received from Cost Centre and view suppliers both SMA and EWMA
- Assisting in the development of new and existing systems, processes, and reports (PFE, Cost of Credit).
- Performed payment functions across multiple entities, ensuring accurate accounting entries and timely processing
- Ensure proper recordkeeping of transactions and that suspense account is cleared monthly.
- Maintaining Data Integrity across our various systems and processing of administrative payments on Oracle.
- Posted invoices and credit notes into the Purchase Ledger in accordance with company procedures
- Communicate effectively with senior management and the credit team.
- Capture invoices accurately in the accounting system and ensure accuracy and Quality of billing process.
- Investigated and resolved debit balances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting - University of South Africa (2026)
N6 - Financial Management - South West Gauteng College (SWGC) (2017)
Matric Certificate - Carl Malcomess High (2015)