Obakeng Moholo

Experienced financial professional with a strong background in financial control, budget management, and audit compliance. Proven track record in managing complex financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining internal controls to support organizational growth and operational efficiency. Highly organized and detail-oriented individual with expertise in asset management, supplier invoice processing, and client invoicing.

Skilled in coordinating cross-departmental functions and leading teams to achieve financial and operational objectives while adhering to regulatory standards.

Payables Clerk - Working On Fire

(2025-01)

• Ensure that all the documents are 100% correct before processing in Sage Evolution, including Tax Invoices are SARS compliant to claim VAT correctly.
• Matching supplier invoices to relevant official orders and POD's.
• Capturing invoices and credit notes on Sage Evolution.
• Reconciling supplier statements and clearing of old recon items timeously.
• Ensuring all of authorised payments are accurately loaded on the bank.
• Sending of remittance advices to suppliers after payment run.
• Filing and storing of invoices and creditors documents.
• Handling all queries relating to creditors.
• Month-end and financial year-end responsibilities.
• Adhering to the company's internal banking verification processes.
• Other ad hoc duties as may be assigned.

Financial Controller - Working On Fire

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Develop and implement comprehensive budgetary control systems to enhance financial planning and cost management.
• Lead the monthly preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts to support strategic business decisions.
• Oversee the reconciliation and maintenance of the fixed asset register ensuring accurate asset tracking and compliance.
• Review and evaluate financial statements and general ledger entries to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses to audit findings and recommendations.
• Manage and optimize the financial reporting process, delivering insightful management reports to senior leadership for improved decision-making.
• Led the financial oversight and cluster management of Finance, Supply Chain, and Administration departments across the Free State province, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinated client invoicing processes, ensuring timely transport movement billing and resolving discrepancies to maintain strong client relationships.
• Implemented internal controls to guarantee financial reports met all legal and tax requirements, supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Developed and implemented internal control policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations in Mangaung.
• Managed and coordinated financial operations across multiple departments, including Finance, Supply Chain, and Administration, to enhance operational efficiency in the Free State province.
• Directed client invoicing processes and liaised with clients to resolve discrepancies promptly, ensuring accurate and timely billing for transport services.

Duty Officer - Peace Parks Foundation

(2019-01 - 2022-01)

• Developed and implemented emergency response plans to effectively prevent and address rhino poaching incidents.
• Coordinated and scheduled flight operations for pilot spot checks, optimizing resource allocation and coverage.
• Maintained and updated the Occurrence look book daily to ensure accurate and timely documentation of incident reports.
• Managed procurement processes by soliciting and evaluating quotes for vehicle maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Conducted thorough asset verification and management to maintain accurate records and ensure asset accountability.
• Facilitated acquisition of new assets and organized the audit and handover of old assets to relevant team members.
• Conducted regular training sessions for staff on emergency protocols to enhance readiness for rhino poaching threats.
• Collaborated with law enforcement and conservation teams to coordinate rapid response during poaching incidents.
• Implemented and monitored maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment to ensure operational effectiveness during patrols and spot checks.

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting - University of South Africa (2021-01 - 2026-01)

Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences - Accounting Sciences - University of South Africa (2020-01 - 2020-12)

Computer Literacy Certificate - Computer Literacy - DC Dynamic College of Commerce & Further Training (2012-01 - 2012-12)

Matric - Kgoke Lesabe Secondary (2010-01 - 2010-12)