Experience

Kindle Insurance Technologies

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer & HR Lead

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  ­Contributes to the overall success of the Company by effectively managing Financial Operations, as well as broader Human Resource matters. ­ Directs and performance manages the Financial Team, driving accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting in terms of GAAP, IFRS and relevant Legislation. ­ Compiles detailed financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, annual or ad-hoc basis. Reviews and signs-off on monthly revenue reconciliations. ­ Effectively manages risk, protecting the Company from negative impact by assessing and monitoring risk areas, providing key strategic input. ­ Communicates responsively with key stakeholders, including the Board and Auditors, professionally representing the Company in all engagements. ­ Compiles routine Tax Submissions in-line with South African Revenue Service standards, ensuring full adherence to regulatory requirements. ­ Oversees the full Payroll Function, championing smooth-running of activities including; Employee Take-On, Monthly Payroll Runs, Employee Tax & 3rd Party Payments [Benefits], Bi-Annual Employee Tax Certificate Reconciliation & Submissions to the South African Revenue Service. ­ Further, guides the full Human Resource Function, providing direction and oversight of; Recruitment Processes, Interviews, Contract Negotiations, Performance Reviews, Employee Succession, Disciplinary Matters, and Employee Terminations - Manages approximately 50 employees, with 3 to 5 Direct Reports. ­ Furthermore - due to the business operating within South Africa, Broader African and UK Markets - maintains accountability for; Overseeing international client transactions, transfer pricing and withholding tax matters. Developing and managing pricing policy, and regularly consulting on billing structures and contracts for new clients. Show less



Resolution Life Insurance

• Financial Accountant [Reporting to Financial Director]

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  ­Fulfilled the full accounting function, in terms of GAAP and IFRS. ­ Compiled requisite South African Reserve Bank reporting. ­ Supported the full Payroll function. ­ Processed / cleared all Taxation requirements for the Entity. ­ Managed the Cashbook and reconciled re-insurance accounts. ­ Calculated and ensured payment of Commission to Brokers, in a timely manner. ­ Supported compilation of financial reporting as per level of role accountability. ­Fulfilled the full accounting function, in terms of GAAP and IFRS. ­ Compiled requisite South African Reserve Bank reporting. ­ Supported the full Payroll function. ­ Processed / cleared all Taxation requirements for the Entity. ­ Managed the Cashbook and reconciled re-insurance accounts. ­ Calculated and ensured payment of Commission to Brokers, in a timely manner. ­ Supported compilation of financial reporting as per level of role accountability.



Alchemy Financial Services

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Key Roles & Accountabilities: ­ Planned and coordinated audits for clients across various industries; with a focus on the Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and Civil Engineering Sectors. ­ Compiled monthly billing, and tracked annual budgets vs actual expenditure - providing related reporting to leadership. ­ Directed, managed and mentored Audit Teams; planning and guiding activities to ensure the achievement of all objectives as per set deadlines and standards. ­ Performed routine performance reviews and provided feedback, further ensuring the meeting of all team member training and development objectives. ­ Furthermore, facilitated comprehensive Audit Training Initiatives for Junior Auditors. Show less



PwC South Africa

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Trainee

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010