Experience

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  Total Property Services Group

  • New Zealand

  • Commercial Business Partner

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • New Zealand

    TPS is a facilities management business comprising 9 different legal entities providing services across New Zealand.Responsibilities include: -Drive business value by developing and implementing new and reviewed organizational processes across various systems to improve efficiencies and ongoing innovations. Monthly compilation of various information for management purposes and monthly management accounts.Working with various departments within relevant company structures to attain approved objectives, including business growth and profitability targets.Manage and assess risks and internal controls and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliance's and taking corrective action.

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  Adreach Group

  • South Africa
  • Advertising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Financial Consultant

    • Sep 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer

    • Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Financial Director

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020

    A successful shared value company, ADreach Group is a leading Out-of-Home advertising and integrated marketing solutions provider that is leading the way in SMME development and business upliftment in South Africa.Lutz was head hunted for this position which required the management and overall responsibility of not just the finance team. Responsibilities also include: -Drive business value by developing and implementing new and reviewed organisational strategies and processes to improve efficiencies and ongoing innovations. Skill staff within relevant company structures to attain approved objectives, including business growth and profitability targets.Structure new and existing products to ensure clients business needs are met and clients achieve the maximum amount of value.Manage all risks and internal controls and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliance's and taking corrective action.

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  Balanced Finacc Solutions

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Director

    • Mar 2017 - Aug 2022
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Partnering with Entrepreneurs and SME’s to provide monthly accounting and other services to enable them to make better informed business decisions. With constant access to key information within their business we review their structures and suggest improvements of business controls and procedures.

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  Outdoor Network Limited

  • Financial Director

    • Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

    Outdoor Network is a media owner in the outdoor advertising industry.

  • Finance Manager

    • Jun 2011 - Nov 2015

    Responsibilities included: -Monthly compilation of management accounts and other information for management purposes.External reporting as required for partners and banks.Implementing approved modifications to accounting practices and methods.Financial modelling of different scenarios to support strategic decisions.Research and application of technical financial accounting treatments.Drafting of annual financial statements.Liaise with auditors.Building detailed budgets.Restructuring and changes required by the business to improve efficiency within the team.

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  RSM Betty & Dickson

  • Audit Manager

    • Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

    RSM Betty & Dickson Durban is a medium sized audit firm with a wide range of clients offering employees great exposure to multiple industries and sizes of businesses within each.

  • Trainee Accountant

    • Feb 2006 - Jan 2009

    RSM Betty & Dickson Durban is a medium sized audit firm with a wide range of clients offering employees great exposure to multiple industries and sizes of businesses within each.