Nosiphiwo Cosa

Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience across public institutions, NGOs, and the automotive sector. Specialising in reconciliation, financial reporting, compliance, and process optimisation. Proficient in SAP, IQ Retail, BAS, and SAGE, with a proven track record of enhancing financial operations through accuracy, efficiency, and strong analytical ability.

Accounts Payable Clerk - MIT Auto Spares - Cape Town

(2023-05 - 2026-04)

• Processed daily transactions across multiple branches using IQ Retail and SAP.
• Reconciled general ledger, bank, VAT, debtors, and creditors accounts monthly.
• Managed customer accounts: sent statements, followed up on payments, resolved queries.
• Verified supplier invoices, processed payments, and reconciled accounts.
• Performed daily bank reconciliations and monitored branch cash flow.
• Supported month-end close with journals and reporting to head office.
• Maintained audit-ready records in line with VAT and SARS requirements.
• Contributed to process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Handled freight details including quotes, proformas, shipping instructions, and ETA tracking.

Accounting Clerk - Western Cape Education Department - Cape Town

(2021-12 - 2023-03)

• Coordinated and reviewed financial planning inputs for Programs 2 and 5.
• Analysed school municipal debt across the Western Cape; identified trends and corrective measures.
• Assisted in MTEF budget preparation aligned with APPs, strategic plans, and Treasury guidelines.
• Loaded MTEF and AENE budgets onto BAS; ensured compliance with Treasury frameworks.
• Monitored expenditure trends using BAS and Vulindlela; provided variance analysis.
• Compiled monthly and quarterly In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports including virements.
• Supported preparation of interim and annual performance reports and AFS inputs.

Financial Administrator Intern - Desmond Tutu Health Foundation - Cape Town

(2021-05 - 2021-10)

• Captured and processed expenses, grants, and donor transactions in SAGE.
• Reconciled supplier and grant accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Verified and processed invoices, ensuring timely vendor payments.
• Assisted in donor reports, budgets, and financial statements for compliance and audits.
• Supported VAT, PAYE, statutory returns, payroll processing, and audit-ready records.

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2023)

Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2021)

National Senior Certificate: Matric - General Education - Mzontsundu High School (2011)