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Digital Finance & Fintech With AI - Business Management
Singapore Management University
Singapore 02.2026 - Current
MELISIZWE S. SIKHONDZE
Accounting & Finance
Taichung,TXG
Summary
I am a seasoned Finance Executive and Strategic Accounting Leader with over a decade of progressive experience spanning audit, corporate finance, taxation, and business advisory. I currently serve as Head of Accounting & Tax Consultation at INTELLECT INC., where I lead financial reporting, tax strategy, compliance advisory, and performance optimization for diverse clients.
I have deep expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and KPI-driven performance systems, which I combine with technical precision with strategic vision. One of my strength is building high-performing teams, mentoring professionals, implementing process improvements, and driving financial transformation through innovation and disciplined execution.
Education
Certificate in Future Leadership - Business Management
National Taiwan University
Taipei 02.2023 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting - Accounting
University of Eswatini
Matsapha, Eswatini 08.2006 - 05.2011
Excel Master Class Dashboard Training - Accounting
Mzingeli Training Institute
Rodeport, South Africa 03.2019 - 03.2019
Next Generation Management Accounting Masterclass - Accounting
ABS International
Sandton, South Africa 10.2017 - 10.2017
Basic Payroll Training - Accounting And Finance
AM Consultancy
Mbabane, Eswatini 09.2015 - 09.2015
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Accounting & Taxation
INTELLECT INC.
Mbabane
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Finance Manager
Imperial - Ocean Traders International Group
Matsapha
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Managed regular finance tracking for different departments in-house and headquarters expenses.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
Finance Manager
Eswatini (Cables) Drums Manufacturers
Piggs Peak
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Overseeing the Finance department, responsible for Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting and Taxation;
- Assisted the departments’ administrators with queries arising from their accounting software modules;
- Prepared monthly Management Accounts and presented to CFO & monthly Management Meetings – reporting on any discrepancies between Actual vs Budget;
- Prepared annual Budgets and prepared quarterly forecasting to ensure the company met its short and long-term financial obligations;
- Advised on best Investments opportunities and also monitored them closely on their performances;
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Controlled and ensured Inventory was correctly counted and recorded – verifying physical count against theoretical count;
- Properly accounted for obsolete & slow-moving stock and advised on proper accounting treatment procedures;
- Prepared monthly VAT Returns and submitted before due date;
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reconcile Annual Sales versus Taxable Income per VAT declaration - to ensure completeness of sales presented in the AFS;
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Reconciled Payroll declarations versus Payroll GLs;
- Prepared Year-end Financial reports packs for audits;
- Liaised with External auditors, and other external stakeholders;
- Safe guarded the business through formulating and implementing policies and controls to ensure the company was proactive to any exposure;
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Compiled and maintained Asset Register for the company;
- Initiated Staff development, monitored and motivated staff performance and do job rotation where necessary.
Assistant Accountant
Eswatini Plantations Limited
Piggs Peak
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Debtors Manager
Eswatini Plantations Limited
Piggs Peak
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained the Accounts Receivables (AR) module;
- Facilitated migration of accounting software from ACCPAC to SAGE Evolution Pastel;
- Ensured that invoices were accurately generated and tax compliant;
- Ensured business liquidity and growth through ensuring a low accounts receivable turnover;
- Contributed to senior management decision making on customers policies by presenting a monthly debtors report with insightful comments;
- Assisted senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities;
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Audit Trainee
RSM Swaziland (Formerly Synergy Chartered)
Mbabane
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as revenue, expenses and fixed assets.
- Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Skills
KPI management
Performance reviews
Financial analysis
Budget forecasting
Process implementation
Cash handling expertise
Revenue Generation
Business development expertise
Cost control and reduction
Strategic and financial planning
Financial analysis and reporting
Reporting familiarity
Written and interpersonal communication
Staff Management
Coaching and training
Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved a clean, up-to-date debtors by developing a good business relationship customer and ensured their invoices were accurately generated and queries promptly attended to.
- Collaborated with team of production and operations in the improving production and growth of the company through implementation of TOYOTA Ways.
- Achieved decreased theft and fraud, through discrepancies between cash sales and cash banked by introducing moneyless selling app and payment system for Imperial Sales team.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Achieved improved financial position through effectively helping with implementation of day-to-day cash flow forecasting tool - ensuring budgeted sales are met, projected collections from debtors achieved and spending is controlled. Deviation from forecasting was investigated and analyzed,
Software
SAGE Evolution Pastel
ACCPAC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Reading
Traveling and seeing nature
Timeline
Digital Finance & Fintech With AI - Business Management
Singapore Management University
02.2026 - Current
Head of Accounting & Taxation
INTELLECT INC.
04.2023 - Current
Certificate in Future Leadership - Business Management
National Taiwan University
02.2023 - 02.2023
Finance Manager
Imperial - Ocean Traders International Group
08.2022 - 07.2023
Excel Master Class Dashboard Training - Accounting
Mzingeli Training Institute
03.2019 - 03.2019
Next Generation Management Accounting Masterclass - Accounting
ABS International
10.2017 - 10.2017
Finance Manager
Eswatini (Cables) Drums Manufacturers
03.2017 - 03.2022
Assistant Accountant
Eswatini Plantations Limited
02.2016 - 06.2017
Basic Payroll Training - Accounting And Finance
AM Consultancy
09.2015 - 09.2015
Debtors Manager
Eswatini Plantations Limited
04.2014 - 01.2016
Audit Trainee
RSM Swaziland (Formerly Synergy Chartered)
02.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting - Accounting
University of Eswatini
08.2006 - 05.2011