Finance Director

• Jun 2021 - Present

Responsible for Management of Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Transport/Logistics, Stores, HR and Administration functions of the business. Responsible for Management of Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Transport/Logistics, Stores, HR and Administration functions of the business.

Financial Management Consultant

• May 2020 - Present

Assisting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in setting up accounting systems, risk assessment strategies as well as ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Assisting SMEs with business strategies and proposals for funding. Advising SMEs on value creation strategies that are long term and sustainable. Assisting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in setting up accounting systems, risk assessment strategies as well as ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Assisting SMEs with business strategies and proposals for funding. Advising SMEs on value creation strategies that are long term and sustainable.

Business Financial Advisor

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

I was responsible for supporting the local Chief Finance Officer (CFO) The purpose of the role was to help during the transitional period as the Authority moved from Management Contractor (MC) to full local management. I was responsible for supporting the local Chief Finance Officer (CFO) The purpose of the role was to help during the transitional period as the Authority moved from Management Contractor (MC) to full local management.

Chief Financial Officer - Management Contractor (MC) EDSA Project

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

As CFO my duties included: leading the entire finance department, ensuring that there is robust internal controls, setting of financial targets, developing and implementing a financial strategy, monitoring both operating and capital expenditure, management of working capital (cash flow) and ensuring regulatory and tax compliance. Executive and Board Engagement/ Strategic Leadership 1)Responsible for formulating a Financial Business Strategy with clear objectives and ensuring that such a strategy is operationalized with appropriate monitoring mechanism to measure its success. 2)Management of multiple Network Investment Projects of the Utility and ensuring that these projects are in synch with the overall Financial Business Strategy. 3)Presentation of Annual Budget of the Authority to the Ministry of Finance through Budget Public hearing sessions. 4)Formulating appropriate financial and business models that ensure the achievement of long-term goals of the Utility 5)Understand and identifying key sustainable projects from various stakeholders e.g. Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Donor Agencies and advising the Board on their financial Sustainability. 6)Interaction with Presidential Delivery Team on Key and strategic objectives for the Energy Sector. 7)Advising the Authority on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Independent Power Producers (IPP) from a finance perspective. 8)Build and maintain key strategic relationships with Ministries, Regulatory Authorities, Banks Revenue Authorities, among others. 9)Establishment of Letters of Credits (LCs) and Bank Guarantee for PPA contracts 10)Being a member of the Procurement Committee and Finance and Audit Committee for EDSA (Sub-Board Committee) for EDSA 11)Being the “go-to” person for all key senior stakeholders on all Finance matters 12)Quarterly Reporting on all financial matters to the Board Show less

Finance Manager

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

Implement company financial policy & organize financial management. Aggregate, control and analyse company budget; both OPEX and CAPEX Find the right financing opportunities; analyse, propose and achieve financing plan as well as review and approve the local insurance and credit amount; Strategic Financial Planning for the company including working capital management Strictly implement SA tax regulations and avoid tax risk; Preparation and submission of financial and other statements of the company; Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Promote finance IT system application; Completion of all statutory requirements and other institutions by preparing reports and information required from the company. Calculate the sales amount of valid orders by the end of each quarter Making follow-ups with accounts receivable and collection of all outstanding amounts with the help from sales staff. Show less

• Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of cash flow. Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions. Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios. Assess risk/return trade offs in guidelines. Prepare or monitor company’s various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling. Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies. Understand and manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes. Manage relationships with financial service providers. Monitor bank service fees and address quality issues. Manage, direct, and develop Cash Management staff. Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements. Undertake the risk management activities to protect the company's financial well-being.Negotiating loan or overdraft terms with company bankers and controlling repayment and interestCreate solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial/treasury knowledge. Show less

• Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

-Timely preparation of Management Accounts ensuring compliance with IFRS.-Consolidation of financials from multiple projects and locations.-Stringent analysis of monthly management reports and identify problem areas.-Communication with Line Managers and Business Unit Heads to establish root cause of variances.-Instrumental in budgeting and forecasting process.-Multiple analyses and MIS Reporting to ultimately enhance business performance.-Financial modeling and analysis as and when requested for specific projects.-Management Presentations. Show less

Group Accountant

• Mar 2006 - Nov 2012

Coordination and aggregation of annual budgets for the group by liaising with respective General Managers and providing them with budget templates and assistance where necessary. Analysis of Budget variance and investigating the reasons for deviations with the assistance of General Managers Project accounting , Financial Forecasting Cost Accounting of all projects undertaken Review of cost for each project as it progresses to that profitability is maintained Implementation and maintenance of a sound and appropriate costing system on all Projects Presentation of financial results & commentary thereto to the Executive Management Team of the Group Preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow projections Preparation of Year end financial packs and Annual Financial Statements Conducting External Audit in consultation with External Auditors Provides independent opinions on the financial performance of an organisation, and the extent to which its obligations are fulfilled; Submission of monthly statutory reports PAYE & VAT returns for all the companies Payroll accounting; EMP201, IPR5 and other SARS documentation for all the companies Risk assessments and recommendation of mitigation strategies formulation; Ensuring monthly transactions are accurately recorded to the correct general ledger accounts by ensuring a proper and clear chart of accounts is maintained. Checking and approval of Creditors reconciliations before month-end payments Checking of individual company petty cash analysis before re-imbursement Ensuring that an up-date assets register is maintained and Depreciation is computed accurately Maintain an up to date and clear finance manual and ensure that all relevant staff have a copy Any other accounting and Financial related functions as assigned by CFO Show less

Financial Accountant / Financial Manager

• Jan 2004 - Mar 2005

Management of investment portfolio of Zambuko Trust Interpretation of actual performance against budget and exercise budgetary control Review and approval of monthly financial reports (management and head office reporting) Management of working capital (creditors, debtors, stock) and company cash flow Ensuring compliance with Statutory requirements & Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Ensuring compliance relating to Corporate governance and the Risk Management process Advising board and management on strategic financial matters Ensuring the Finance Department meets its objectives & reporting requirements in a timely and professional manner Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures are in place, are understood and are complied with by all Finance staff Ensuring that all proposal budgets and budget amendments are accurate and complete prior to submitting to Opportunity International (OI) for approval Reviewing of all donor reports for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission. Work closely with external Auditors to ensure that all information is provided to them on a timely basis and to resolve any potential issues so as to minimise any negative findings Overall responsible for the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes Provide information required in budget preparations and ensuring that Regional offices understand how to apply the budgets as required by donors Ensuring that explanations for variances on budgets are received and followed up Maintain an up to date and clear finance manual and ensure that all relevant staff have a copy Liaising with senior management to discuss potential areas of concern relating to finance processes and procedure Ensure that all donor and other financial reports are prepared on a timely basis Implementation and maintenance of an effective management control system in the department Show less

Financial Accountant

• Nov 2002 - Dec 2003

Management of investment portfolio of Motor Industry pension funds Control of the billing system and revenue Budget formulation and coordination Preparation of Management Accounts Preparation of Financial statements for all stakeholders Preparation of Inflation adjusted accounts for reporting purposes Supervision of accounting staff for timeous production of month end accounts Tax computation and submission of necessary statutory returns Management of investment portfolio of Motor Industry pension funds Control of the billing system and revenue Budget formulation and coordination Preparation of Management Accounts Preparation of Financial statements for all stakeholders Preparation of Inflation adjusted accounts for reporting purposes Supervision of accounting staff for timeous production of month end accounts Tax computation and submission of necessary statutory returns

Billing Accountant

• 1998 - 2002

Control of the billing system and revenue allocation Preparation of Revenue Flash results report for Management Processing of Journals and Reconciliation thereof (Billing) Liaising with Billing Technical department in resolving billing queries in as far as they relate to accounting issues Management and Control of the Creditors Section Processing of payments and liaising with all departments in as far as payments are concerned (i.e. getting approvals and purchase orders before payment) Assisting in year-end Audit preparations Show less