Bongekile Modutwane

Junior Financial Accountant with two years of structured, rotational finance experience gained within Harmony Gold Mining Company's Head Office finance function. Rotations spanned Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Audit (SOX compliance), Taxation, Petty Cash management, and Social and Labour Plan (SLP) reporting within the Sustainability department. Currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (NQF Level 7) through UNISA and pursuing SAIPA professional accreditation.

Proficient in Oracle ERP, SAP ERP, and advanced Excel, with practical exposure to SARS eFiling and corporate banking platforms. Known for accuracy, sound financial controls awareness, and the ability to work across diverse finance disciplines. Open to relocation anywhere in South Africa for the right opportunity.

Rotational Graduate Trainee — Finance - Harmony Gold Mining Company - Randfontein Head Office, Gauteng

(2024-04 - 2026-04)

A structured two-year rotational programme designed to build broad-based finance capability across six functional areas within the Group finance and sustainability functions.

• Assisted in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supported budget-to-actual variance analysis for operational cost centres.
• Supported the compilation of management reports used by senior finance staff for decision-making.
• Assisted with product/operational costing processes and cost centre reconciliations.
• Supported analysis of production and overhead costs against budget to identify variances for follow-up.
• Participated in SOX compliance testing of internal financial controls across business processes.
• Assisted in documenting control walkthroughs and compiling evidence for audit files.
• Gained exposure to corporate tax compliance processes and supported preparation of tax-related schedules.
• Used SARS eFiling in support of tax administration tasks.
• Managed petty cash administration, including disbursements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation control.
• Ensured compliance with internal policies for cash handling and expense recording.
• Supported SLP reporting requirements linked to the Mining Charter and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Assisted in tracking and reporting on community and enterprise development project spend.

Secure Chat Agent - First National Bank (FNB)

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

• Provided secure, real-time customer support via digital chat channels, resolving banking queries in line with FNB service standards.
• Gained working familiarity with FNB Online Banking systems and customer verification protocols.

Trainee Manager - Shoprite USave

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

• Rotated through store operational functions including stock control, cash office administration, and till reconciliations.
• Supported daily banking and cash-up procedures under supervision.

Finance Intern - National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA)

(2022-05 - 2022-06)

• Assisted the finance department with basic bookkeeping tasks, filing, and administrative financial support.

Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences - Accounting Sciences - University of South Africa (UNISA)