Experience

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  MICROMINE

  • Australia
  • Software Development
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Head Of Commercial Finance

    • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

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  Perma Products SA (Pty) Ltd

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Non Executive Director

    • May 2003 - Jul 2017
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Family business, plastic injection moulding company. Providing finance solutions and strategic advice.

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  DownUnder GeoSolutions

  • Perth, Australia

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Perth, Australia

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  Mineral Resources Limited

  • Australia

  • Year End Accountant

    • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Australia

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  IFS

  • Sweden
  • Software Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Financial Controller - IFS UK

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

    Financial control & governance of the company's finance department. Ensuring timely shareholder reporting. (Maintaining and sound internal control environment)Process improvement, and management of company's ERP system. Review and acceptance of proposed ERP system changes.Business strategy, cost saving and efficiency initiatives.Monitoring of project performance and risk management.Daily management / operation of the Finance FunctionOwnership of the Company's ERP System - IFS Applications (Europe West - EWBIZ)Holiday Cover for CFOTop Level Review of the Financial Performance - before Submission to Group FinanceEurope West Forecast - 12 Month Rolling ForecastCash Forecast and Cash ManagementManagement and Preparation of Annual Budgets including 3 Year Strategic PlanStrategic Decisions for Finance Department Operation

  • Finance Director - IFS Defence Ltd

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

    Ensuring the finance department delivered on it's SLA(service level agreement) within the business. Timely month end reporting to shareholders. Reporting on business performance to board of directors and shareholders.Merger Accounting & Due Diligence - IFS Defence Joint Venture with BAE Systems Operation was terminated.Design of new processes and controls. Recommendation of strategies to board of directors Presentation to Board of Directors the Performance of the businessPresent and prepare the 12 month rolling forecast Financial Analysis of actual results including commentary for shareholdersManagement of Company's Risk RegisterPreparation and Presentation of Finance SWOT analysisCash Flow forecasting and reportingPreparation and management of budgetsPreparation and management of Internal Business plan model - 5 year time frameStatutory Reporting and annual account preparation (UK GAAP)Deferred Tax (Balance sheet method) review and reportPrepare Tax pack information for BAE Group Tax4 Direct ReportsTeam development, Performance Appraisals

  • Senior Finance Manager

    • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

    Ensuring the Finance team performed with their to day to day functions to support the business.Process improvement and internal control implementation2 Direct reports - Management Accountant & Accountants AssistantMonthly Shareholder reporting for IFS and BAE SystemsPreparation and reporting of month end - eg Journals and supporting Finance managerReview of profit and loss prior to shareholder reportingReview of General Ledger and Sub-ledgersPreparation of Balance sheet reconciliationsPreparation of Project Performance ReportsMaintenance of Finance Module - IFS Applications (Posting controls, Setup rules and standing data)Preparation of VAT return, EC Sales listing, and EU Reverse ChargingAnnual Impairment Reviews (UK GAAP and IFRS)Preparation of year end files for auditorsPreparation of annual accounts (UK GAAP)Liaising with external and internal auditors

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  IFS Defence

  • Finance Manager

    • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

    Timely shareholder reporting and management of finance team.(BAE Systems Opertions Focus)Ensure accuracy of data and processing - IFS ApplicationsEnsure clean internal and external auditFinancial Control Framework (FCF) management and maintenance (BAE Internal audit requirement)Ownership of Financial Data in IFS Applications finance moduleSupport the Finance DirectorSupport with Internal Business Plan (IBP) 5 year time frameSupport with annual budget preparationSupport Finance Director with commentary for variances to Budget

  • Project and Financial Accountant

    • Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

    Project Performance reviews - Contract status Reports (CSR's)Project Work in Progress (WIP) and revenue invoicing & RecognitionProject AccrualsProject Margin Analysis and TradingProject Risk RegisterMonth end reporting - BAE Systems Operations Shareholder reporting (Hyperion)Balance sheet reconciliationsVAT return preparationBAE Shareholder - information requests

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  Ernst & Young

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Business Risk Services - Client Services Executive & Sarbanes Oxley team

    • Mar 2005 - Jul 2007
    • London, United Kingdom

    Sarbanes Oxley Specialist (SOX)Process documentation, design and reviewInternal and external SOX testingDesign and system implementationInternal audit testing and client advisory services

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  Chrysalis Books

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Finance Accountant

    • Aug 2003 - Feb 2005
    • London, United Kingdom

    Preparation / Processing month end reportingBalance sheet reconciliations and overall nominal ledger maintenancePreparation of annual accounts for 15 legal entitiesLiaise with auditors for year end auditPrepare tax packs for Group Tax managerMaintain and manage books on consignmentSupport the Financial Controller

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  HLB Grant Clinton & Associates

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Audit Manager 2003 / Senior Auditor 2001 / Trainee Accountant 1998

    • Nov 1998 - May 2003
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Audit and Accounts training - South African Institute of Chartered AccountantsTaxation advice - South African tax law (Company Tax, Individual Tax, Inland revenue communication)Setup of new companies and internal control system designMonthly accounts processing - Bookkeeping servicesAudit testing - External audit work (Range of clients)Manage Audit AssignmentsManage Audit teamsPreparation of Audit files for partner reviewPresent Audit findings to client and present annual accounts for signature