Tshepiso Setsome

Results-driven Finance Professional with practical experience in Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), General Ledger management, budgeting, forecasting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and balance sheet reconciliations within a corporate environment. Skilled in financial analysis, financial modelling, variance analysis, management reporting and supporting month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with IFRS principles and internal controls. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Oracle Financial Systems, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Sage Pastel.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, maintain high levels of accuracy, and deliver results in deadline-driven environments. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting and seeking opportunities in Financial Analysis, FP&A, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting.

Finance Associate - Rotational Finance Programme (FP&A / Financial Business Partner) - Cell C Pty Ltd - Head Office

(2025-07)

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through consolidation of financial inputs, review of assumptions and analysis of business performance trends.
• Perform monthly budget versus actual variance analysis, identifying cost drivers, financial trends and areas requiring corrective action.
• Prepare financial commentary and management reporting insights to explain financial movements and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models using actual results, forecast assumptions and operational data.
• Analyse revenue, operating expenditure and financial performance trends to identify risks, opportunities and improvement areas.
• Investigate accounting misallocations, accrual discrepancies and unusual financial movements to improve reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS principles, internal controls, financial policies and governance requirements.
• Compile financial information, reporting schedules and supporting documentation for management reviews and internal/external reporting requirements.
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness, accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items through transaction analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Process customer invoices, receipts, debit notes and credit notes while ensuring accurate accounting treatment.
• Review customer accounts and perform reconciliations to maintain accurate revenue and debtor records.
• Support month-end close activities through preparation of reconciliations, schedules and financial documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records in line with internal control procedures.
• Resolve account discrepancies and financial queries through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Process supplier invoices, payment transactions and supporting documentation in accordance with finance procedures.
• Perform supplier account reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, utility accounts and related-party balances.
• Analyse supplier expenditure movements and provide commentary on significant changes and variances.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate financial records.
• Support month-end reporting through preparation of reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with segregation of duties, internal controls and audit requirements.

Finance Learner (Finance Learnership Programme) - Yale Lifting Solutions

(2024-02 - 2025-06)

• Supported month-end close activities through General Ledger reconciliations, preparation of accounting schedules and financial reporting documentation.
• Processed supplier invoices and maintained accurate financial records using Sage Pastel.
• Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Assisted in maintaining financial documentation and supporting audit requirements.
• Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills within a corporate finance environment.

Waiter (Part-Time) - Roadhouse Grill

(2022-03 - 2023-08)

• Delivered exceptional customer service and managed cash and point-of-sale transactions.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills while balancing academic commitments.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting - Financial Accounting - University of South Africa

Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science - Accounting Science - University of South Africa (2025)

Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy - University of Johannesburg (2023)

Audit & Assurance Certificate - Audit & Assurance - Forage (2022)

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - Cosmo City Secondary (2019)