Experience

Santam Insurance

• South Africa
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Company Secretary

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Engen Oil, Cape Town, South Africa

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Tax Project Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Policies and Procedures: Keeping abreast of any legislation/ IFRS changes. Review of SARS and all relevant African Revenue Authorities’ websites and other tax related websites for any tax issues. Case law, accounting and tax related changes for all relevant countries. Maintain tax policies and procedure manuals and ensure that it is updated with legislative changes and ensure compliance therewith Tax policy and procedures drafted and implemented by all countries. Tax Audits and Controls: Performing business compliance audits on risk areas identified and communicate/present results to the business and or affiliates on a monthly basis or when they have been discovered. Implemention of controls to mitigate any weak controls within agreed period. Any system changes required in order to comply with legislation or to enhance controls are successfully implemented (on time and working as designed) Maintain audit report register. Compile a file for each Affiliate and update on a continuous basis with in-country risks and any tax planning / advice. Manage the Tax library and ensure that it is updated with all new legislative changes. Manage the Global Tax Monitoring System to ensure effectiveness. Report in terms of agreed SLA’s. Monthly updated work schedule of all the companies indicating: - issues emanating from tax reviews of IBD companies and how it has been resolved. - The progress of drafting of system descriptions for all countries Stakeholder Management Provide training when required. Signed SLA’s with business divisions setting out the following, should be adhered to: - Tax dept. services - Business department deliverables - Agreed due dates - Turnaround times Build a relationship with Financial Managers in Affiliates/ Africa. Perform country visits to draft detailed system descriptions for direct and indirect taxes. Projects performed diligently and completed on time. Monthly reporting on status of various tax projects. Show less



Engen Oil

• Assistant Company Secretary: International Business (IBD)

  Budget Management Input into Legal Divisional OPEX business plan/ budget Ensure accurate budget indicators are available Cost Control Management Track monthly OPEX spend Monthly OPEX reports generated Manage cost control processes Report on budget variances Authorise expenditure within LOA Statutory Compliance Management To manage, drive, and oversee the execution of all requirements relating to the company secretary universe in IBD Manage all and oversee the maintenance of the Affiliate structure Execute all actions with regard to the implementation of the Companies Act and any other legislation Corporate Governance Assist in the development and implementation of the Companies Act and other legislation Assist the Company Secretary in driving the role of the Company Secretariat as a corner stone on the risk management process of the group Devise and develop a mechanism that eliminates any deviations from the stipulations of the Companies Act and any other governance practice. Provide corporate governance input pertaining to mergers and acquisitions. Includes confirming the status of shareholding, and conduction corporate governance risk analysis Administration Coordinate the operation of the Group's formal decision making and reporting processes (LOA's) to ensure company-wide standard Communication & Information systems management including providing assistance to the Company Secretary in planning, developing, managing and maintaining various registers/data bases of information of the group. Provide direction and back up on statutory matters to the rest of the team. Delegations of Authority management Agenda items management Board functionality management including delivering on quality induction for board and orientation programme for new directors. Records management Customer and Stakeholder Management Ensure Secretariat Departmental alignment with customer and stakeholder Show less



Engen

• South Africa
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Internal Audit

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2013

  -Leading and directing audit staff -Review and evaluate audit programs within a specific specialised area -Design and initiate audit techniques -Review and assess work of staff -Initiate measures to ensure effective controls -Prepare audit reports and management letters for Line Managers, Senior Manager, General Managers and Chief Executive Officer at AMC meetings -Ensure, track and monitor appropriate follow up actions -Ensure best practices, standards and procedures of the company based on the audit area -Senior Article Clerk in the last year of articles at the Office of the Auditor General of South Africa. -Strict deadlines are at the order of the day both from internal and external stakeholders. -Assist in year-end audit with regards to external audit Show less



Gobodo Inc

• Audit Supervisor

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008



Auditor-General of South Africa

• South Africa
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainee Auditor/ Accountant

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2007