Experience

Bidvest

• Wholesale
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Divisional Executive Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Bidvest Properties is a diversified property company with investments in the commercial property arena, which spread across South Africa, United Kingdom and Namibia. As Executive Director my responsibilities extend across all disciplines within the company, and typically include but not limited to: new investment/disposal negotiations, all legal agreements, lease negotiations, joint venture/partner engagements/relationship management, all the components of property management, technical matters such as tax, accounting and all other commercial matters, oversee the finance and human resource functions, training and staff development and serving as Director on multiple Boards in South Africa, United Kingdom and Namibia. I am also a Director/Trustee of the Bidvest Group Retirement Fund, and a member of its Risk- and Investment committees thereof. Show less



Bidvest Food Africa

• Melrose Arch

• Group Financial Controller

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2015

  As the group financial controller for the Bidvest Food Africa group I am responsible for and involved with a variety of financial and commercial matters which include but not limited to: forecasting, budgeting, cost management, negotiating and review of commercial contracts, setting up new businesses throughout Africa, managing the various control environments, monthly reviews of divisions and some of their business units, performing monthly consolidation of the group accounts and ad hoc group reports, co-ordinator for the transformation (advise and implementation of BB-BEE codes) committee and manage the head office function. By working very closely with the Group Financial Director and Chief Executive I am involved with assessing potential acquisitions, plan and develop strategies for the group and identifying risks and implementing mitigating controls/measures. Acting as Group Financial Manager/Financial Director for the Bidvest Food Exports division with trading branches in South Africa, Zambia, Malawi and Mauritius fulfilling all operational and strategic finance responsibilities. (January '15 to May '15) Show less



Allied Technology Group, Corp.

• Puerto Rico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Accountant

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

  As the group financial accountant I am responsible for the consolidated financial reports of the group. Fulfilling the accounting function of all the head office companies. As the group financial accountant I am responsible for the consolidated financial reports of the group. Fulfilling the accounting function of all the head office companies.



Legend Lodges, Hotels & Resorts

• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

  Responsible for the full finance function (debtor’s management, stock control, procurement/creditors, cash flow, budget management, tax planning) of the group of companies which include hospitality, property development, home owners association and body corporate(s). Implement and maintain a control environment (policies and procedures). Advising and monitoring corporate governance practises throughout the group. Act as custodian for shareholders on all levels within the businesses (profitability and compliance). Show less



Grant Thornton SA, Johannesburg office

• Trainee Accountant

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2010

  During the 3 year period I did my articles at Grant Thornton SA, Johannesburg branch. Performing statutory audits and accounting work (for some clients) for family owned business to large blue chip companies listed on the JSE. Industries include mining, engineering, software development and maintenance, retail, agriculture and service delivery. Qualified as chartered accountant when my articles was signed off. During the 3 year period I did my articles at Grant Thornton SA, Johannesburg branch. Performing statutory audits and accounting work (for some clients) for family owned business to large blue chip companies listed on the JSE. Industries include mining, engineering, software development and maintenance, retail, agriculture and service delivery. Qualified as chartered accountant when my articles was signed off.