Experience

Bidvest International Logistics

• South Africa
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Director

  • 2016 - Present

  Provides leadership, oversight, and guidance to finance, procurement, legal, risk, insurance, credit, and payroll departments. Contributes to formulation, implementation, and measurement of the company strategy. Provides strategic support to operational directors and operational teams. Reports directly to the Managing Director and Bidvest Freight CFO. Chairman of the Credit Committee. Secretary of Board and EXCO meetings. Calculates and compiles all budgets and quarterly forecasts, to determine and map out short and long-term business and financial goals. Prepares monthly / quarterly financial results and annual financial statements. Responsible for cash flow and working capital management. Prepares and presents comprehensive Board Packs, supporting executive management in discharging their statutory and fiduciary duties. Ensures that transaction and reporting internal systems and processes are accurate, and comply with regulatory requirements. Creates, develops, and implements robust financial policies / procedures and control structures, that respond effectively to business needs / requirements and regulatory changes. Reviews, assesses, and reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual key performance indicators. Champions business improvement plans / programmes, to standardise and simplify processes across all business areas - while simultaneously driving various cost saving and revenue growth initiatives. Represents the business in quarterly EXCO, Audit Committee, and Board meetings. Manages and strengthens relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (auditors, SARS, financial institutions). Show less



Carnival City, Sun International (Pty) Ltd

• Senior Financial Manager

  • 2014 - 2016

  Contributed to financial and business strategy development, aimed at building detailed roadmaps for all relevant personnel to reach defined company goals and objectives. Managed cash desk, casino administration, payroll, and finance departments. Reported directly to the General Manager and Commercial Manager of Sun International. Produced financial reports personalised to the specific requirements of EXCO and Board. Verified that all financial processes complied with relevant laws / rules / regulations / standards. Sustained accurate and strong regulatory reporting procedures. Tracked, assessed, created, and presented monthly financial reports and KPIs. Performed financial risk assessment, management, and mitigation. Supported management of the unit risk register. Reviewed internal procedures / systems, identified areas of opportunity, and made recommendations on optimal approaches to achieve improvements and business performance efficiencies. Built and maintained strong internal controls. Responsible for the optimal implementation and management of internal controls. Facilitated internal / external audits and drove implementation of findings and recommendations. Show less



Foskor

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (Designate)

  • 2013 - 2013

  Maintained complete ownership of cash flow and treasury management. Managed finance staff at division and corporate office levels. Served as Trustee of the Pension and Provident Fund Committees. Reported directly to the CEO. Directed the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports. Compared sales and profit projections to actual figures, and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; commissioning and overseeing necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets. Reviewed the planning process and suggested improvements to current methods. Analysed operations to identify areas in need of reorganisation, downsizing, or elimination. Worked with executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process. Studied long-range economic trends and projected impact on future growth in sales and market share. Identified opportunities for expansion into new markets / product areas. Oversaw investment of funds and partnered with investment bankers to raise additional capital. Maintained responsibility for the monthly reporting of key financial results. Enforced strict and accurate compliance with financial standards, tax laws, and government and industry regulations. Ensure appropriate financial policies and procedures were in place to support the business. Managed financial risk through tailored risk management plans. Attended and participated in Audit Committee and Board meetings. Managing audit engagements. Show less



Montecasino, Tsogo Sun (Pty) Ltd

• Senior Financial Manager

  • 2012 - 2013

  Managed finance, cash desk, and compliance departments - with a total staff complement of 260. Reported to the General Manager and Financial Director of Gaming. Managed budgets and developed financial plans and business strategies, to meet department and overall company goals. Participated in strategic planning sessions with other departments, to determine resource requirements. Developed financial models to support strategic planning activities. Provided leadership in creating a culture of risk management within the organisation. Analysed financial data, trends, and patterns to identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement. Implemented and managed internal accounting and administrative controls. Monitored the progress of projects, to ensure that deadlines were met and objectives were achieved. Provided guidance to junior finance staff on complex accounting issues. Prepared reports on financial performance. Maintained compliance with Gauteng Gaming Board regulations. Coordinated the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial communications. Compiled and interpreted financial results impacting the financial aspects of the company, making recommendations. Served as the immediate contact and liaison with corporate, independent, and government regulatory agencies - on all accounting, financial, and regulatory matters. Fostered relationships with financial service institutions. Show less



Anglo American PLC, Group Asset Optimisation

• Performance Analysis & Reporting Manager

  • 2010 - 2012

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].



Anglo American PLC, Anglo Coal Global HO

• Strategy & Development Business Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].



Anglo American PLC, Anglo Coal South Africa Head Office

• Financial Manager for Projects

  • 2005 - 2007

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].



Anglo American PLC, Anglo Coal South Africa – Isibonelo Mine

• Financial Manager / Financial Controller

  • 2004 - 2005

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].



Anglo American PLC, Anglo Coal South Africa

• Senior Accountant - Head Office

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2003

• Senior Accountant - Project Services

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2003

• Accountant - Kleinkopje Mine

  • May 1999 - Jan 2001

• Assistant Accountant / Accountant - Landau mine

  • Sep 1997 - May 1999

• Accounts Clerk / Trainee Accountant - Kleinkopje Mine

  • Mar 1995 - Sep 1997

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].