NATHANIEL MATINDIKE
Business Intelligence Analyst
Crawford, ZA.About
Highly analytical Business Intelligence Analyst with over 15 years of experience in financial control, data consultancy, and systems management, adept at leveraging SQL, Python, and data visualization to solve complex business problems. Proven ability to transform raw data into actionable insights, consistently enhancing operational efficiency, financial compliance, and strategic decision-making to drive business growth.
Work
Self Employed
|Freelance Accounting, and Data Consultancy
South Africa
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Summary
Led a freelance consultancy providing comprehensive accounting and data analysis services to small businesses and individual clients, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic insight.
Highlights
Delivered professional bookkeeping and accounting services to over 20 small businesses, improving financial record accuracy by 95% and ensuring full compliance with accounting standards.
Provided internal control system consultancy, leading to a 15% improvement in financial governance and operational efficiency for client businesses.
Conducted detailed asset verification and stock counts for multiple clients, achieving 98% inventory accuracy and safeguarding assets valued at over R500,000.
Processed and interpreted complex financial and operational data, generating actionable reports that supported informed business decisions and improved performance monitoring.
Managed financial reconciliations and data-accuracy reviews, reducing discrepancies by 20% and enhancing the reliability of management reports.
SPECIALISED DISPENSE SYSTEMS
|Draft Systems Technician
South Africa
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Summary
Managed the installation, servicing, and client relations for draft systems, ensuring optimal operational performance and high customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Scheduled and coordinated over 50 client service calls monthly, optimizing technician routes and improving service response times by 10%.
Collected and analyzed technical data from diverse client systems, identifying trends to preempt maintenance issues and enhance system reliability.
Successfully installed and serviced over 100 draft systems, ensuring peak operational efficiency and extending equipment lifespan by 15%.
Provided exceptional customer relations services, resolving technical inquiries and fostering client loyalty, contributing to a 90% client retention rate.
RAKO LABELS
|Financial Administrator
South Africa
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Summary
Managed critical financial administration tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance, and efficient operational support for the organization.
Highlights
Managed daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring 99% accuracy in ledger entries.
Prepared monthly financial reports and reconciled bank statements, contributing to timely financial closings and audit readiness.
Supported internal audit processes by compiling necessary documentation and responding to inquiries, facilitating smooth annual audits.
Implemented improved data entry protocols, reducing administrative errors by 15% and enhancing data integrity.
BATA SHOE COMPANY
|Internal Controller (Accounting)
South Africa
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Summary
Conducted comprehensive internal control reviews and audit assessments, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and robust risk management for a leading shoe company.
Highlights
Conducted over 30 internal control reviews and audit assessments annually, identifying critical discrepancies and improving financial data accuracy by 90%.
Analyzed and verified financial transactions, accounting records, and inventory data, significantly reducing financial discrepancies by 15% annually.
Evaluated and strengthened internal control systems, identifying 10+ control weaknesses and assisting in the prevention of fraudulent activities.
Collaborated with external auditors, preparing all documentation and reports, which contributed to 100% audit readiness and compliance for 7 consecutive years.
Provided management with actionable analytical insights and recommendations, leading to a 20% improvement in financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Education
University of South Africa
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B.Com Degree
Business Informatics
University of South Africa
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Higher Certificate
Economic Management
Gweru Polytechnic College
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Diploma & Certificate
Accounting
Languages
English
Certificates
Certified Microsoft Data Platform associate
Issued By
Microsoft
Administering Ms Sql Server 2012
Issued By
Microsoft
Querying Ms Sql Server 2012
Issued By
Microsoft
Skills
Data Visualization
Data Visualization, Tableau, Power BI, Dashboarding.
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence, BI Reporting, Data Analysis, Strategic Insights.
Ms Excel
Ms Excel, Financial Modeling, Data Manipulation, PivotTables, VBA.
Ms Word
Ms Word, Documentation, Report Generation, Technical Writing.
Ms Access
Ms Access, Database Management, Data Querying, Database Design.
SQL
SQL, Database Querying, Data Extraction, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation Language (DML).
Python
Python, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Pandas, NumPy.
Report Writing
Report Writing, Financial Reporting, Management Reports, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Communication.
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Problem Assessment, Strategic Analysis, Root Cause Analysis.
Problem Solving
Problem Solving, Solution Development, Strategic Planning, Decision Making.
Communication
Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Communication.
Interests
Sports
Playing Tennis, Shooting Pool.
Outdoors
Hiking.