Katleho Hlongwane

BCom Accounting and Taxation graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand, currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation, with a strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, taxation and financial administration. Brings practical experience handling cash, completing daily reconciliations, monitoring sales and stock, maintaining accurate records and supervising operations in a high-volume environment. Confident working with numerical information and business records, with exposure to Microsoft Excel, Sage Pastel, Syft Analytics, SARS eFiling and TaxTim.

Detail-oriented, commercially aware and adaptable, with proven ability to work under pressure, meet targets, solve problems and communicate effectively. Seeking an entry-level finance role where strong academic knowledge and practical discipline can be converted into measurable value while building long-term professional finance experience.

Assistant Manager at Beach Blanket Bohemia (2025-06 – Present)

• Manage daily financial and operational activities in a high-volume environment, maintaining accuracy and service standards.
• Handle cash and card transactions and complete daily cash-ups and end-of-day reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor sales performance against targets and maintain accurate operational and financial records.
• Monitor stock levels, support inventory control and ensure accurate recording of stock movements.
• Allocate staff responsibilities, supervise performance and support junior employees through coaching and on-the-job guidance.
• Resolve operational issues under pressure while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Waiter at Beach Blanket Bohemia (2022-12 – 2025-05)

• Processed high volumes of cash and card transactions accurately and maintained transaction records.
• Supported daily reconciliation processes and ensured orders, payments and customer accounts were processed correctly.
• Consistently worked toward and exceeded individual sales targets, demonstrating commercial awareness and numerical discipline.
• Built strong communication, teamwork, time-management and customer-service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Administrator at Dlamini Weil Communications (Pty) Ltd (2025-04 – 2025-04)

• Performed general administration and data-capturing duties while maintaining accuracy and organised records.
• Assisted with documentation, record keeping and day-to-day administrative communication.

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation in Taxation – University of the Witwatersrand (2026 – 2027)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Taxation – University of the Witwatersrand (2024-12)