Sizile Sibanyoni
Tallinn, Harju, Estonia
Summary
I am Post-Graduate with Honors in Bachelor of Accounting Science and a ACCA member, with more than 10 years operational, accounting and treasury experience gained in different industries. Fully conversant with all aspects of accounting, reporting and consolidations. Proficient in statutory regulations, ensuring the corporation is always compliant and audit ready. Acts proactively to meet Group obligations. With an impressive array of qualifications, technical skills and proven track record, I am ideally placed to make a valuable contribution to any Finance Division – locally or internationally.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Controlling (Treasury, Cash)
Checkout.com
09.2022 - Current
- Making cash transactions, including foreign exchange trades and transfers, batch transactions and business unit wires that have entered directly into the Treasury Workstation. Ensures transactions are aligned with required controls, policies and procedures.
- Developing step-by-step processes for daily monitoring of bank statements, reconciliation, and cash flow preparation. Banking relationships.
- Liquidity - managing the company's cash and short-term investments- (including term deposits, and money market funds) to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations. Optimizing cash flow performance, enhance liquidity, and minimize financial risks.
- Drive standardization in accounting and operational process controls for Treasury related areas of accounting.
- Oversee quarterly due diligence reporting and quarterly disclosure/reporting for long term
- Completion and circulation of daily P&L decomp analysis, investigating unexplained P&L items where they occur
- Involved in the development of accurate financial forecasts, systematic investigation of variances to identify underlying causes, and the preparation of clear, actionable reports for management
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in UK to build and strengthen internal controls for cash and cash equivalents – Balance sheet.
- Repatriation of funds (multi-currencies) and compliance with the regulatory laws applicable-Central banks.
Senior Financial Accountant
SBV
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy of financial statements.
- Developed and implemented budgeting frameworks, enhancing financial planning efficiency across departments.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable functions, improving cash flow management and reducing processing times.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in financial operations.
- Analyzed variances in financial reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
- Executed month-end closing processes, ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts and adherence to accounting principles.
- Optimized working capital management practices, resulting in better cash flow management overall.
- Managed cash flow effectively through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and bank reconciliations.
- Supported management decision-making with relevant financial data analysis, preparing detailed reports for review.
Business Analyst Controlling (Accounting 2 Report)
Atlas Copco AB
11.2013 - 05.2017
- Balance sheet recons, inventory valuations and WIP reconciliation.
- Month end closing completion by Day 3; all applicable month end journals, key figures and TB analysis.
- Deferred revenue calculations in accordance with IFRS and “the way we do things” Atlas Copco processes. And revenue recognition.
- Reporting; sales, gross profit, stock, expenses and other income.
- Budgets, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Mapping/linking accounts for the purposes of reporting.
- Maintains / Creating of chart of accounts.
- Bank reconciliation and cash flow function.
- Intercompany payments, receivables, bank accounts and loans.
- Income tax, deferred tax, vat input/output calculations.
- Financial management and reporting support to Ghana, Kenya, Mali, and Zambia.
- Capex function: Reconciling the fixed asset register to the GL.
- Preparing management accounts.
- Management of payables clerks to ensure that intercompany and external supplies invoices are paid when they are due.
- Foreign currency and exchange rates valuations on the system. Consolidation and analysis Scandinavia financial results- Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
- System migration – Balance sheet accounts reconciliation during migration from BPCS to SAP.
Education
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
UK12-2025
Master of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria 12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria 12-2010
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Associate Controlling (Treasury, Cash)
Checkout.com
09.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Accountant
SBV
06.2017 - 08.2022
Business Analyst Controlling (Accounting 2 Report)
Atlas Copco AB
11.2013 - 05.2017
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
Master of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa