Mpho Laka
Results-driven finance and administration professional with experience in financial operations, accounts payable, supplier reconciliation, and compliance within the mining sector
About
Results-driven finance and administration professional with experience in financial operations, accounts payable, supplier reconciliation, and compliance within the mining sector. Proven ability to monitor operational expenditure, process vendor payments, and maintain accurate financial records using ERP systems. Skilled in supporting financial reporting, cost tracking, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations including SOX and VAT requirements.
Adept at working in high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Experience
Relieving Officer – Financial Operations (Accounts Payable) - Sibanye Stillwater
(2024-12 - 2025-05)
- Process supplier and vendor invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance with company financial procedures.
- Approve and manage payment requests in accordance with internal financial controls.
- Capture financial transactions within ERP systems to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assist with financial reconciliation reports and expenditure tracking.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and financial compliance standards.
Administrator – Financial Operations (Accounts Payable) - Sibanye Stillwater
- Process supplier invoices and support payment administration processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records within ERP platforms.
- Support internal expenditure monitoring and financial compliance activities.
- Assist with tracking operational expenses and financial documentation.
Finance Site Administrator - Sibanye Stillwater
- Prepare and manage monthly supplier reconciliation reports.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial legislation including SOX and VAT.
- Investigate and resolve supplier and client financial queries.
- Monitor financial interfaces and verify data accuracy across systems.
Planned Maintenance Administrator - Sibanye Stillwater
- Support engineering planners with maintenance work orders using SAP.
- Process procurement requisitions via Coupa procurement system.
- Maintain documentation relating to maintenance expenditure and procurement.
Senior Secretary – Office of the Vice President - Sibanye Stillwater
- Managed high-volume administrative and correspondence requests.
- Prepared executive presentations, reports and statistical summaries.
- Maintained confidential payroll records and sensitive documentation.
Health & Safety Department Administrator - Sibanye Stillwater
(2018-07 - 2019-09)
- Provided administrative support to the Chief Safety Officer.
- Prepared safety reports and coordinated departmental safety meetings.
- Assisted in compiling safety campaigns and maintaining injury documentation.
Artisan Assistant – Boilermaker - Sibanye Stillwater
(2016-12 - 2018-06)
- Assisted with maintenance activities on surface and underground operations.
Learner Miner – Level 2 - Aquarius Platinum
(2016-01 - 2016-12)
- Gained practical experience in underground mining operations and safety procedures.
Education
Financial Accounting – First Year - University of South Africa (UNISA)
N2 - Electrical Engineering - Roseville Technical College
N2 - Fitting and Turning - Roseville Technical College
Business Management & Administration (Manufacturing) - North-West University – Potchefstroom Campus
N1 - Mechanical Fitting and Turning - Orbit FET College
Matric - Grenville High School (2015)
