Graham Smith
Financial Controller at Impact Business Partnerships- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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Toh Wang Goh, MBA, ACMA, CGMA
Graham brings a positive and solution focused attitude to his team and is comfortable dealing with employees from the board level to the floor. He has the rare ability to convey intricate financial information in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both financial and non-financial personnel. Graham was put in charge of developing the management accounting and to create reports for the whole group. Coming from a non UK based statutory reporting and a non UK technical background, Graham navigated these complexities with ease and was able to prepare the financials. Graham was also able to give prescriptions and helped improve the CRM systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Graham.
Paul Boshoff
I worked with Graham for 6 years at PDC. He was initially the Financial Manager of the company, later appointed as the MD. Graham is one of the most inspiring and energizing leaders I have worked with. His razor sharp, rapid fire brain is focused on continuous improvement, increased performance and working at pace. He creates space for his team to excel and perform and leverages skills across the entire team as opposed to be the being the only source of good ideas. Graham has an amazing ability to understand the underlying details of complex systems, processes and ecosystems and is able to provide clear and concise guidance to others navigating challenges. He unfailing high energy levels and enthusiastic approach to everything has the effect of energizing everyone around him. He will be an absolute asset to any organisation looking for someone to rally a team around complex growth and significant challenge.
Toh Wang Goh, MBA, ACMA, CGMA
Graham brings a positive and solution focused attitude to his team and is comfortable dealing with employees from the board level to the floor. He has the rare ability to convey intricate financial information in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both financial and non-financial personnel. Graham was put in charge of developing the management accounting and to create reports for the whole group. Coming from a non UK based statutory reporting and a non UK technical background, Graham navigated these complexities with ease and was able to prepare the financials. Graham was also able to give prescriptions and helped improve the CRM systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Graham.
Paul Boshoff
I worked with Graham for 6 years at PDC. He was initially the Financial Manager of the company, later appointed as the MD. Graham is one of the most inspiring and energizing leaders I have worked with. His razor sharp, rapid fire brain is focused on continuous improvement, increased performance and working at pace. He creates space for his team to excel and perform and leverages skills across the entire team as opposed to be the being the only source of good ideas. Graham has an amazing ability to understand the underlying details of complex systems, processes and ecosystems and is able to provide clear and concise guidance to others navigating challenges. He unfailing high energy levels and enthusiastic approach to everything has the effect of energizing everyone around him. He will be an absolute asset to any organisation looking for someone to rally a team around complex growth and significant challenge.
Toh Wang Goh, MBA, ACMA, CGMA
Graham brings a positive and solution focused attitude to his team and is comfortable dealing with employees from the board level to the floor. He has the rare ability to convey intricate financial information in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both financial and non-financial personnel. Graham was put in charge of developing the management accounting and to create reports for the whole group. Coming from a non UK based statutory reporting and a non UK technical background, Graham navigated these complexities with ease and was able to prepare the financials. Graham was also able to give prescriptions and helped improve the CRM systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Graham.
Paul Boshoff
I worked with Graham for 6 years at PDC. He was initially the Financial Manager of the company, later appointed as the MD. Graham is one of the most inspiring and energizing leaders I have worked with. His razor sharp, rapid fire brain is focused on continuous improvement, increased performance and working at pace. He creates space for his team to excel and perform and leverages skills across the entire team as opposed to be the being the only source of good ideas. Graham has an amazing ability to understand the underlying details of complex systems, processes and ecosystems and is able to provide clear and concise guidance to others navigating challenges. He unfailing high energy levels and enthusiastic approach to everything has the effect of energizing everyone around him. He will be an absolute asset to any organisation looking for someone to rally a team around complex growth and significant challenge.
Toh Wang Goh, MBA, ACMA, CGMA
Graham brings a positive and solution focused attitude to his team and is comfortable dealing with employees from the board level to the floor. He has the rare ability to convey intricate financial information in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both financial and non-financial personnel. Graham was put in charge of developing the management accounting and to create reports for the whole group. Coming from a non UK based statutory reporting and a non UK technical background, Graham navigated these complexities with ease and was able to prepare the financials. Graham was also able to give prescriptions and helped improve the CRM systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Graham.
Paul Boshoff
I worked with Graham for 6 years at PDC. He was initially the Financial Manager of the company, later appointed as the MD. Graham is one of the most inspiring and energizing leaders I have worked with. His razor sharp, rapid fire brain is focused on continuous improvement, increased performance and working at pace. He creates space for his team to excel and perform and leverages skills across the entire team as opposed to be the being the only source of good ideas. Graham has an amazing ability to understand the underlying details of complex systems, processes and ecosystems and is able to provide clear and concise guidance to others navigating challenges. He unfailing high energy levels and enthusiastic approach to everything has the effect of energizing everyone around him. He will be an absolute asset to any organisation looking for someone to rally a team around complex growth and significant challenge.
Experience
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Impact Business Partnerships
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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May 2023 - Present
Group of 16 diverse companies including R&D claims consultancy, accommodation rental, accounting services, marketing, business finance, legal. Group of 16 diverse companies including R&D claims consultancy, accommodation rental, accounting services, marketing, business finance, legal.
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Tours around Tasmania
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Australia
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Travel Arrangements
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Family Business
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2022
Helping to run and close up family business due to father in law's terminal cancer diagnosis. Helping to run and close up family business due to father in law's terminal cancer diagnosis.
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Pressure Die Castings
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South Africa
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2020 - Jul 2020
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Managing Director
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
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Commercial Director
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2018
Group financial and IT director
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Financial Director
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Apr 2005 - Apr 2012
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Chemspec Chemicals private limited
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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ACCOUNTANT
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Apr 2000 - Mar 2005
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Liebenberg frazer
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Durban
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Article clark
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Jan 1996 - Mar 2000
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Steve Osche and partners
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Clark
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Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
Part time work as a forensic auditor Part time work as a forensic auditor
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Education
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1993 - 1997
unisa
bcompt hons, accounting -
Westville Boys High School
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