Tshepo Dick Maodi

Dynamic finance and operations executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in managing complex financial operations, payment processing, treasury functions, governance, compliance, and operational transformation within multinational, donor-funded, humanitarian, and public-sector environments. MBA-qualified professional with a proven track record in enhancing financial governance, streamlining transaction management processes, and driving operational efficiency while managing financial risk. Extensive expertise in high-volume payment and voucher processing, treasury operations, audit coordination, stakeholder engagement, and financial systems management across multiple African countries.

Committed to fostering operational excellence, developing talent, and strengthening control environments to support strategic decision-making through robust financial leadership and governance.

Regional Head of Payments - USAID - Pretoria, South Africa

(2008-11)

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership of regional financial transaction processing, payment review, treasury controls, compliance monitoring, and financial governance activities supporting multiple USAID missions across Africa.
• Lead regional financial operations supporting complex multinational programs.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, operational improvements, and financial governance objectives.
• Support executive management through financial analysis, reporting, and operational performance insights.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
• Oversee the review and approval of high-value financial transactions, payment vouchers, invoices, and expenditure documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, donor requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Monitor expenditure trends, cash flow requirements, and financial performance indicators.
• Support treasury management functions including payment controls, reconciliations, and financial oversight.
• Strengthen transaction governance and payment control environments to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard financial resources.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, financial policies, and governance standards.
• Enhance audit readiness through improved documentation, controls, and monitoring processes.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and supervise a team of 14 finance professionals.
• Drive employee development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Facilitate training on financial policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Successfully supported staff advancement through job description reviews and career development initiatives.
• Received formal recognition for leading and developing a high-performing team of finance professionals while improving operational effectiveness, compliance, and service delivery outcomes.

Accountant: Fixed Assets & Payables - SAAB Grintek Technologies - Centurion, South Africa

(2007-10 - 2008-10)

• Managed accounts payable operations and fixed asset accounting functions.
• Maintained fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Supported budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy and strengthened internal controls.
• Streamlined accounts payable processes resulting in improved operational efficiency.
• Contributed to annual budget preparation and expenditure management activities.

Accountant: Treasury & Payables - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Pretoria, South Africa

(2006-10 - 2007-10)

• Managed treasury operations, banking activities, and multi-currency transactions.
• Performed account reconciliations and cash management functions.
• Prepared monthly financial reports and supported financial close processes.
• Ensured compliance with donor regulations and organizational financial policies.
• Supported operational planning and expenditure monitoring activities.

Accounting Clerk: Accounts Payable - South African Police Service (SAPS) - Pretoria, South Africa

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

• Processed supplier invoices, payments, claims, and financial transactions.
• Maintained financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assisted with audit preparation and compliance reviews.
• Supported financial administration and expenditure management activities.

Master of Business Administration - Swiss Management Centre University (2023-01)

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management - Richfield Institute of Technology (2020-01)

Grade 12 - South Africa