Bongiwe Mcikizeli

A commercially astute professional with experience across staffing planning, skilled in problem solving, revenue forecasting and workforce planning with a strong ability to prioritise tasks to maintain operational consistency. Proven track record in delivering timely and accurate reports that support value-driven and long-term business growth.

Staff planner - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)

(2019-08)

• Prepare accurate and detailed monthly forecast on chargeable hours.
• Prepare and analyse variances between monthly forecasts and actuals, follow up on big variances.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels and maintain confidentiality
• Manage staff leave processes, reconciliations, and compliance with HR policies.
• Produced regular productivity and workforce efficiency reports, supporting operational decision-making.
• Meet with management to ensure Talentlink updates and roll-forwards are complete.
• Focus on productivity of staff and ensure consistency on ACI vs Non-ACI statistics.
• Ensure internal and external stock count requirements are met.
• Ensure staff release policies are adhered to and conflicts on Talentlink are addressed.
• Ensure accuracy between budgets and Talentlink bookings.
• Reduced overtime by 20% in the previous financial year by optimising schedules and effectively utilising available staff.

Finance Support - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)

(2022-11 - 2023-06)

• Resolved complex Oracle queries across Projects, Contracts, and Invoicing.
• Oversee management and completion of bulk upload templates for efficient data processing i.e IOCN and code closures.
• Assist with month-end close procedures where required i.e follow up on timesheets.

Resource Planner - KPMG

(2017-07 - 2019-07)

• Prioritise and schedule resourcing requests to ensure consistent, profitable and solution-oriented processes.
• Match people to resource requirements based on skills and facilitate development needs.
• Build resourcing networks to assist in seeking or selling resources.
• Monitor portfolios and core hour balances, intervening when necessary.
• Provide regular reports on idle time, chargeable hours and resources planning summaries to management.

Financial Services Intern - KPMG

(2014-11 - 2017-07)

• Generate invoices and apply applicable discounts.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding client payments.
• Coordinate insurance training sessions for diverse stakeholders
• Provide general administrative assistance within the financial services department.

Application of Financial Management Techniques - Boston City Campus (2025)

B.com - Accounting - Boston City Campus (2025)

National N Diploma - Business Management - Western College (2017)

Matric - Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School (2012)