Experience

Milpark Education

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Academic Marker

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  ­Marking formative and summative assessments ­Routinely reviews the holistic performance of students and identifies areas in need of improvement, responding proactively and accordingly. ­Provides support to the HOD: School of Commerce. ­Marking formative and summative assessments ­Routinely reviews the holistic performance of students and identifies areas in need of improvement, responding proactively and accordingly. ­Provides support to the HOD: School of Commerce.



McAuley House School

• Educator [Part Time] - Accounting [Grades 10 / 11 / 12]

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  ­­Facilitates learning based on National Curriculum Guidelines, preparing and presenting lessons. ­ Motivates and empowers students to learn, through high-quality individual and group instruction. ­ Employs a variety of teaching and instructional methodologies, suited to student level / needs. ­ Develops lesson plans and appropriate teaching solutions, targeting specific student needs as they arise. ­ Monitors at-risk students and implements appropriate interventions, employing bespoke remediation strategies to ensure student progress. ­ Routinely reviews the holistic performance of students and identifies areas in need of improvement, responding proactively and accordingly. ­ Provides both educational and social guidance to students, encouraging them to participate in all learning opportunities and school-related activities. ­ Engages and collaborates with parents and caregivers, safeguarding the educational welfare of students. ­ Takes part in lesson observations with fellow teachers, promoting personal and peer improvement through feedback, coaching and mentorship. ­ Participates in staff meetings and supports the smooth running of the school. ­ Provides support to the School Management Team in implementing the School’s Development Plan. Show less



Pristine Benefit Consulting (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic & Financial Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Pristine is a boutique consulting firm specialising in strategic, financial and employee benefits consulting. Strategic Consulting: ­ Employs effective planning, time management and diligence towards achieving targets, while working as a Consultant and Educator. ­ Participates proactively in information-sharing sessions on financial planning topics, attracting and engaging new business. ­ Supports clients in building knowledge regarding strategic and financial issues impacting their businesses. ­ Analyses each client’s situation, gaining understanding of the complexity and consequences related to their operations, before taking action – supporting well-thought-out decision-making. ­­ Identifies issues, and implements relevant and measurable solutions – further identifying and highlighting entrepreneurial opportunities in every interaction. ­ Fosters and maintains optimal client relationships, presenting innovative solutions and championing a trustworthy reputation – through professional and credible advisory services. ­ Guides clients across the decision-making process, employing exceptional product knowledge and customer-centric service delivery. ­ Regularly reviews client accounts, identifying areas in need of change and response to economic / performance developments – implementing plan re-assessment and change management as required. ­ Builds professional relationships with other industry stakeholders, championing trust and respect, and bolstering the reputation of the firm. ­ Maintains up-to-date technical product and legislative knowledge, securing provision of the most relevant and innovative client solutions. ­ Researches and monitors financial and market trends, updating plans and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. ­ Promotes information sharing and knowledge building as key to informed and productive decision-making. ­ [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. Show less



South Point Management Services (Pty) Ltd.

• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Operations [Executive Team Member]

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2018

  Operations Leadership: ­ Planned, directed and monitored the Regional Student Administration Division, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and business. ­ Championed optimal Student and Funder Relationships, thereby promoting successful continuance of business operations and achievement of objectives. ­ Supervised the Customer Service Division, ensuring development and maintenance of optimal customer relationships. ­ Developed the Intake & Vacate Plan for Administration, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term strategy. ­ Reviewed company lease agreements every six-months, ensuring that all terms, conditions and house rules remained in line with statutory requirements. ­ Drafted and maintained a Student and Residential Manual to streamline Department Operations. ­ Ensured that the Company / Division operated in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Financial Leadership: ­ Drove consistent improvement of the performance, productivity, and profitability of each Department under leadership. ­ Ensured finalisation of all leases within 7 days of payment. Ensured that Student Debt remained at less than 5 days at month-end, as this is the main income generating stream of the organisation. ­ Coordinated the issuing of Letters of Demand where payments were not received by deadline, with hand-over to Legal / Collections as required. ­ Ensured that unidentified receipts remained at less than 5% of student turnover, with bad debt not exceeding 1% of student revenue. ­ Oversaw monthly reconciliation of revenue to actual building occupancy, and variance reporting on actual vs budgeted income. ­ Maintained optimal capital expenditure levels, enabling each Department under leadership to sustain costs below budget. ­­ [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].­ Show less



Joburg Market

• South Africa
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Financial Manager

  • May 2008 - Jul 2012

  ­Assisted in the drafting of a Five-Year Strategy, in line with the City of Johannesburg’s existing long- and short-term strategy. ­ Developed, implemented and managed financial policies and procedures for the Department, in line with those of the organisation. ­ Planned and coordinated the activities and resources of the Department, ensuring that proper revenue protection controls were put in place. ­ Defined Property Management processes for implementation across the organisation. ­ Developed and maintained consistent Accounts Receivable processes. ­ Coordinated the entire Insurance and Risk Management Portfolio of the company. ­ Reviewed and approved expenditure documentation. ­ Produced financial, budget and other special analysis, reporting and proposals for Management. ­ Prepared relevant, reliable and timely management information and statistics. ­ Effectively managed daily, monthly and annual cash flow, budgeting and forecasting processes. ­ Identified and implemented all systems / procedures required to establish and maintain financial records. ­ Supervised Department personnel; allocating duties, overseeing progress, and resolving issues. ­ Supported the development of staff; evaluating performance and making recommendations for training. ­ Interpreted financial policies and reporting, and advised Departments, Staff, and Outside Stakeholders [Vendors, Funding Source Representatives, and Board Members]. ­ Engaged with Internal and External Auditors, supporting audit projects as required – providing relevant information and access to accounting records. ­ Played an instrumental role in ensuring that the company received a clean audit across all successive years employed there. ­ Participated in the development, implementation and maintenance of organisational policies, objectives, short- and long-range planning. ­­ [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. Show less



Growthpoint Properties

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Property Accountant & Procurement Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2008

  Prepared financial statements for retail and commercial buildings. Prepared monthly provisions and accruals. Oversaw the compilation of annual budgets. Compiled monthly KPI reporting. Engaged with Auditors to secure successful audit findings. Assisted Property & Portfolio Managers with regards to the financial aspects of managing respective buildings. Ensured that all monthly statutory payments were correctly calculated and paid on-time. Calculated and distributed any surplus cash to Property Co-Owners. Managed comprehensive procurement processes, driving the correct procurement of goods and services – cost effectively and from the best supplier. Established and managed supplier relationships and tendering processes. Performed detailed expense and recovery analysis on Municipal Accounts; per sector, per region and per building – determining if the percentage recovered exceeded costs [3-Month Special Project]. Show less



Investec

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• DTI Specialist

  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

  Prepared all Bank risk and financial returns, including balance sheet, income statement, interest rate risk, and market risk. Consolidated and submit the Banks daily foreign currency returns to the South African Reserve Bank. Monitored the trading limit on a daily basis, to ensure that the Bank remained within 10% net qualifying capital as regulated. Compiled graphs for the South African Reserve Bank’s Annual Graph Presentation [Risk & Financial Return Graphs]. Investigated and responded to all queries from the South African Reserve Bank, with a focus on DI Returns. Completed the compliance checklist and investigated non-compliance issues, working alongside the Group Compliance Division. Prepared a comprehensive internal information pack on risk returns, distributed to Senior Management and Divisional Accountants for review. Led a project to facilitate electricity recoveries exceeding 100%, thereby saving the organisation substantial revenue. Show less



Investec Employee Benefits

• Manager - Privately Administered Funds

  • Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

  Prepared financial statements for Privately Administered Funds. Performed reconciliations on contributions and withdrawals. Prepared monthly statutory returns. Engaged with Administrators, Bookkeepers and Auditors on various fund related matters. Directed, performance managed and developed a team of Bookkeepers and Cashbook Clerks. Liaised regularly with Broker Companies on monthly cash flow. Compiled quarterly financial statistics. Attended Trustee meetings. Met monthly with Trustees and Brokers to discuss investment performance and related matters. Show less



Crown Gold Recoveries

• Management Accountant

  • Apr 1999 - Mar 2001



Chipkins Catering Supplies (A Division Of The Bidvest Group)

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 1997 - Mar 1999



Medscheme Administrators

• Bookkeeper

  • Jul 1991 - Jun 1994