Ikaegeng Mokgatla

Currently manages comprehensive accounts receivable operations, ensuring financial accuracy and timely reporting for a global diamond company.

• Managed accounts receivable transactions, including invoice preparation and payment posting, ensuring accurate reconciliation for timely revenue recognition.
• Maintained 100% accurate customer account records within SAP ERP and allocated daily customer payments in Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP), supporting seamless financial operations.
• Prepared comprehensive aging reports and performed weekly bank/customer reconciliations, significantly improving data accuracy and cash flow monitoring.
• Generated daily Diamond Sight Sales Reports and compiled monthly Anglo-American Post Cut-off Reports on revenue and purchases, providing critical data for management oversight and accurate period-end processes.
• Executed monthly intercompany confirmations for Sight transactions, achieving complete reconciliation of group financial data and processing all other income invoices.

Processed core financial transactions and prepared regulatory submissions, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance.

• Processed all accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoice data entry and payment scheduling, ensuring accurate and timely financial flows.
• Prepared and submitted VAT calculations, consistently ensuring 100% compliance with tax regulations.
• Tracked departmental budgets and generated financial reports, identifying opportunities that led to cost-control recommendations.
• Performed monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining high accuracy of financial data and supporting reliable reporting.

Supported undergraduate accounting education by delivering tutorials, grading assignments, and providing academic assistance to students.

• Delivered engaging tutorials and graded assignments for undergraduate accounting courses, impacting over 50 students.
• Provided tailored one-on-one academic support to students, improving comprehension and performance in complex accounting topics.
• Collaborated with faculty to create comprehensive teaching and course content, enhancing learning materials for accounting curricula.

Assisted senior staff in financial analysis and documentation for advisory projects, contributing to client engagements.

• Assisted senior staff in financial analysis and documentation for multiple advisory projects, contributing to project efficiency.
• Prepared accurate working papers, comprehensive reports, and compelling client presentation materials for advisory engagements.
• Provided critical support for due diligence and business restructuring engagements, gaining exposure to complex corporate finance activities.

Managed diverse accounting and administrative functions, overseeing daily operations and implementing system improvements.

• Managed comprehensive bookkeeping, scheduling, vendor coordination, and document management, ensuring smooth operational flow.
• Supervised a team of staff members, optimizing daily operations and improving workflow efficiency.
• Assisted with budget tracking and cost monitoring, contributing to enhanced cost efficiencies.
• Designed and implemented new office systems, including QuickBooks, policies, and digital solutions, streamlining administrative operations.

Supported external audit engagements by performing substantive testing and documenting internal control findings.

• Selected and performed substantive testing on audit samples for revenue, expenses, and inventory, ensuring data accuracy.
• Assisted in preparing accurate working papers and comprehensive management letters for audit engagements.
• Reviewed client internal controls and meticulously documented findings, contributing to risk assessment and compliance.

Manages the financial records and transactions for the Alumni Association, providing key financial reports to the Executive Committee.

• Maintained accurate financial records for the Alumni Association, ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Processed all financial transactions for donations, membership fees, and event budgets, managing funds effectively.
• Prepared comprehensive periodic financial reports for the Executive Committee, aiding strategic financial decision-making.

Recognized by the CFO for exceptional individual contributions and performance within the finance department.

Achieved the highest performance ratings within the Finance Department, reflecting superior dedication and results.

Honored for embodying the De Beers Group value of passion, demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm in all professional endeavors.