Experience

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  South African Gold Coin Exchange

  • Sandton City Sandton

  • Former CFO

    • Apr 2006 - Present
    • Sandton City Sandton

    Setup the accounting system of the new company. Set processes and internal controls.Solved problems. Dealt with the banks, did cash flow, monthly reporting. Foreign payments.Lead team of accountants. Motivated and trained staff.Ensured kept up to date with the latest legislation CP Act POPPI ActFIC Act. King 3Worked with the external auditors and prepared the yearend accountsAssessed RiskHandeled Insurance claims

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  Sandord South Africa

  • Financial Accounting Manager

    • Aug 2002 - Dec 2005

    Financial Accounting ManagerThe company was part of an international group with the rights to sell Parker, Waterman and Papermate stationery products in South Africa to Retail and Stationery shops. Stock was purchased within the group and, hence, intercompany reconciliations were done with foreign payments made. Reporting channels were to the USA via Australia.Selected Accomplishments:o I was head - hunted for this position.o Investigated fraudulent activities which culminated in complete revision and implementation of new accounting and management controls. o Assisted and trained staff on reconciliations.o Prepared and submitted a backlog of three years tax Assessments to ensure company compliance to SARS.o Cleaned out Vat reconciliation and setup reports.Reason for leaving - Company closure - 31 December 2005

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  Arthur Andersen

  • Accounting Controller

    • Apr 1997 - Jul 2002

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  Malbak Industrial Holdings

  • Sandton Johannesbure

  • Senior Head Office Accountant

    • Feb 1985 - Mar 1997
    • Sandton Johannesbure

    Senior Head Office AccountantPublic Industrial holding company Listed on the JSE with investment held in numerous companies. The holding company, Malbak Limited, was founded in 1985 when it acquired Protea Holdings. It then acquired further investments through Gencor (now BHB Biliton) via a share swop.Selected Accomplishments:-o Prepared audited financial statements and audit files for external auditors. This reduced costs dramatically for the company.o Successfully implemented a computerised Financial Accounting System – particularly for the preparation of audited financial systems.o Designed set up work paper files. o Designed and set up tax files.o Entrusted with the added responsibility of handling all aspects of the Share Trust for Malhold, Malbak and ICL (Highly confidential)Reason for leaving – Unbundling of Malbak when all employees were retrenched.

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  Marriott & Brodie

  • Durban

  • Senior Bookkeeper

    • Mar 1978 - Sep 1983
    • Durban

    Senior BookkeeperSmall Accounting firm in Durban owned by the founder, Mr Brodie employing 12 people. At the beginning of my career, i started as a Junior Bookkeeper and progressed to Senior Bookkeeper in a short space of time. Selected Accomplishments:-o Within a short space of time, my dedication and hard work was acknowledged by being appointed as Mr Brodie’s right hand support person.o Did all the Individual tax returnso Improved productivity - significantly reduced time on audits culminating in increased client base from a relatively small to a large portfolio of clients.Reason for leaving – Pregnancy and family relocation to Johannesburg.

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  De Ravel Boulle Saad and Wyman Accounting and Auditing

  • Durban

  • Junior Clerk to Bookkeeper

    • Dec 1973 - Feb 1978
    • Durban

    Junior Clerk to BookkeeperMedium sized Accounting firm in Durban employed about 70 people. I started as a junior clerk and worked my way up to bookkeeper.Selected Accomplishments:-o Selected to go out on audits.o Given a portfolio of clients to write up their books on a monthly basis.o Prepare the Balance Sheets and Tax returnsReason for leaving – the challenge of joining a smaller practice in a more senior position to gain experience.