Romano Adams

Experienced Administration and Financial Administration professional with over 17 years of service in the TVET and public higher education sector. Demonstrates strong knowledge of public service legislation, DHET policies, and TVET administration systems. Proven expertise in office administration, student records management, financial administration, budgeting support, and expenditure control.

Highly skilled in financial systems, reporting, and compliance, with a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while supporting institutional goals.

MIS Administrator - Department of Higher Education and Training - West Coast TVET College - West Coast, Western Cape

(2023-01)

• Administer and supervise student registrations, enrolments, and academic records using ITS
• Ensure compliance with DHET policies and public service regulations
• Maintain accurate student databases, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness
• Prepare statistical and management reports to support decision-making
• Provide administrative support and frontline student services
• Manage ITS user access, permissions, and staff training
• Support institutional reporting and planning processes

Financial Clerk - Department of Higher Education and Training - West Coast TVET College - West Coast, Western Cape

(2015-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed debtors' function including invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Supported budgeting processes and monitored expenditure in line with financial policies
• Assisted in managing cash flow-related transactions and financial records
• Administered asset control and inventory management systems and GL accounts
• Conducted asset verifications and tagging of assets
• Coordinated procurement processes in compliance with regulations
• Prepared financial reports to support audits and management decisions
• Managed insurance portfolio and fleet administration
• Performed monthly and year-end financial processes and reconciliations

Debtors Clerk - Department of Higher Education and Training - West Coast TVET College - West Coast, Western Cape

(2009-01 - 2015-12)

• Administered bursaries and ensured compliance with funding regulations
• Maintained student financial records and resolved account queries
• Conducted bank reconciliations and financial journal processing
• Ensured audit readiness and adherence to public finance procedures
• Provided financial guidance and administrative support to students
• Migration from Coltech to ITS System

Bachelor of Public Administration - Public Administration - MANCOSA (2024-01 - 2026-12)

Course - Fundamental Accounting - UNISA (2023-01 - 2023-12)

National Senior Certificate - Schoonspruit Secondary (2004-12)