Maike Reiner ACMA, CGMA
Head Of Finance at Ozow- Claim this Profile
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Johanna Vogt geb. Kettmann
I had the pleasure of working together with Maike for nearly 4 years at EarthStream Global and can say with certainty that she is one of the most hard working colleagues I have met in my professional career so far. Maike is a dedicated, reliable and professional worker and always willing to go the extra mile. We had plenty of difficult situations to manage and she was always willing to support with all her knowledge (even when she actually was not responsible for it). Thanks a lot for the great collaboration Maike and I hope your ways will cross again at some point in life.
Thomas André Sola
Efficient and hard working is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Maike. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Maike in our CapeTown Office beginning 2016 when we hired her as Group Financial Controller. Her presence and input was immediately noticed and she has helped to built up a well orchestred global support function. Over the years the grew in our organisation and because of her performance as manager and leader she became Group Financial Director. She supported me in my function as MD for the German Speaking Countries as she has a deep understanding about the german law codex and tax system. Above all, I was impressed with Maikes’s ability to work with numbers and to understand complicated business topics quickly. For me it was remarkable, that she not only understood the financial world, she always had a sense for the people working in our company. Maike is a person I trust and value highly. Maike is a true asset for any company and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Johanna Vogt geb. Kettmann
I had the pleasure of working together with Maike for nearly 4 years at EarthStream Global and can say with certainty that she is one of the most hard working colleagues I have met in my professional career so far. Maike is a dedicated, reliable and professional worker and always willing to go the extra mile. We had plenty of difficult situations to manage and she was always willing to support with all her knowledge (even when she actually was not responsible for it). Thanks a lot for the great collaboration Maike and I hope your ways will cross again at some point in life.
Thomas André Sola
Efficient and hard working is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Maike. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Maike in our CapeTown Office beginning 2016 when we hired her as Group Financial Controller. Her presence and input was immediately noticed and she has helped to built up a well orchestred global support function. Over the years the grew in our organisation and because of her performance as manager and leader she became Group Financial Director. She supported me in my function as MD for the German Speaking Countries as she has a deep understanding about the german law codex and tax system. Above all, I was impressed with Maikes’s ability to work with numbers and to understand complicated business topics quickly. For me it was remarkable, that she not only understood the financial world, she always had a sense for the people working in our company. Maike is a person I trust and value highly. Maike is a true asset for any company and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Johanna Vogt geb. Kettmann
I had the pleasure of working together with Maike for nearly 4 years at EarthStream Global and can say with certainty that she is one of the most hard working colleagues I have met in my professional career so far. Maike is a dedicated, reliable and professional worker and always willing to go the extra mile. We had plenty of difficult situations to manage and she was always willing to support with all her knowledge (even when she actually was not responsible for it). Thanks a lot for the great collaboration Maike and I hope your ways will cross again at some point in life.
Thomas André Sola
Efficient and hard working is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Maike. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Maike in our CapeTown Office beginning 2016 when we hired her as Group Financial Controller. Her presence and input was immediately noticed and she has helped to built up a well orchestred global support function. Over the years the grew in our organisation and because of her performance as manager and leader she became Group Financial Director. She supported me in my function as MD for the German Speaking Countries as she has a deep understanding about the german law codex and tax system. Above all, I was impressed with Maikes’s ability to work with numbers and to understand complicated business topics quickly. For me it was remarkable, that she not only understood the financial world, she always had a sense for the people working in our company. Maike is a person I trust and value highly. Maike is a true asset for any company and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Johanna Vogt geb. Kettmann
I had the pleasure of working together with Maike for nearly 4 years at EarthStream Global and can say with certainty that she is one of the most hard working colleagues I have met in my professional career so far. Maike is a dedicated, reliable and professional worker and always willing to go the extra mile. We had plenty of difficult situations to manage and she was always willing to support with all her knowledge (even when she actually was not responsible for it). Thanks a lot for the great collaboration Maike and I hope your ways will cross again at some point in life.
Thomas André Sola
Efficient and hard working is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Maike. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Maike in our CapeTown Office beginning 2016 when we hired her as Group Financial Controller. Her presence and input was immediately noticed and she has helped to built up a well orchestred global support function. Over the years the grew in our organisation and because of her performance as manager and leader she became Group Financial Director. She supported me in my function as MD for the German Speaking Countries as she has a deep understanding about the german law codex and tax system. Above all, I was impressed with Maikes’s ability to work with numbers and to understand complicated business topics quickly. For me it was remarkable, that she not only understood the financial world, she always had a sense for the people working in our company. Maike is a person I trust and value highly. Maike is a true asset for any company and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Experience
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Ozow
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Finance
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Mar 2022 - Present
FinTech Industry
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Finance Manager
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
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Xcede Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Finance Director
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
• Responsible for complete Finance & Accounting functions of all Group entities (UK, Germany, Singapore, South Africa, USA, Spain, Switzerland, and Japan)• Oversight responsibilities include, but are not limited to credit control, payroll, expense control, timeous payments, cashflow monitoring, Net Financial Income (NFI) reconciliations and commission calculations • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual audits and filings for each entity; ensure all current and compliant with international standards and requirements• Weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on NFI and Profit & Loss per business unit and division (for individual entities, and consolidated into GBP)• Manage team of up to 13 staff
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Group Financial Controller
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2020
• Responsible for complete Finance & Accounting functions of all Group entities (UK, Germany, Singapore, South Africa, USA, Spain, Switzerland, and Japan)• Oversight responsibilities include, but are not limited to credit control, payroll, expense control, timeous payments, cashflow monitoring, Net Financial Income (NFI) reconciliations and commission calculations • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual audits and filings for each entity; ensure all current and compliant with international standards and requirements• Weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on NFI and Profit & Loss per business unit and division (for individual entities, and consolidated into GBP)• Manage team of up to 13 staff
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Necotrans South Africa (PTY) Ltd
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Finance Manager South Africa
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2016
• Led Finance & Accounting function within South Africa • Controlled credit, expenses, timeous payments, and cashflow • Managed payroll • Oversaw all local taxation returns with SARS (VAT, PAYE, income tax); liaison with tax authorities • Liaison with auditors on annual financial statements/ audit supervision • Manage team between of eight and 10 staff • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on margins, project reports, various management reports • Led Finance & Accounting function within South Africa • Controlled credit, expenses, timeous payments, and cashflow • Managed payroll • Oversaw all local taxation returns with SARS (VAT, PAYE, income tax); liaison with tax authorities • Liaison with auditors on annual financial statements/ audit supervision • Manage team between of eight and 10 staff • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on margins, project reports, various management reports
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Tonic South Africa (PTY) Ltd
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Finance Manager
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Feb 2012 - Oct 2013
• Managed company Finance & Accounting, Payroll, Budget functions • Prepared and filed all local SARS taxation returns (VAT, PAYE, income tax); corresponded with tax authorities • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual audits; filed each entity; ensured all current and compliant with international standards and requirements • Weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on Trial Balance • Managed employment contracts, training plans, and other human resource duties • Managed company Finance & Accounting, Payroll, Budget functions • Prepared and filed all local SARS taxation returns (VAT, PAYE, income tax); corresponded with tax authorities • Monthly/ quarterly/ annual audits; filed each entity; ensured all current and compliant with international standards and requirements • Weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting on Trial Balance • Managed employment contracts, training plans, and other human resource duties
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Intergate-Incompass Group
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Group Financial Controller
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2011
• Managed accounting duties for eight Group companies • Prepared and filed local SARS taxation returns; corresponded with tax authorities; prepared annual financial statements; auditor liaison; payroll • Annual salary reviews with departmental managers • Collaborated with shareholders to drive accurate sales forecasts, cost of sales planning, expense budgets, saving opportunities • Managed accounting duties for eight Group companies • Prepared and filed local SARS taxation returns; corresponded with tax authorities; prepared annual financial statements; auditor liaison; payroll • Annual salary reviews with departmental managers • Collaborated with shareholders to drive accurate sales forecasts, cost of sales planning, expense budgets, saving opportunities
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Intergate Immigration
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Office Manager and Senior Administrator Business
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Mar 2008 - Jun 2009
Office Manager - Work with the Head of Immigration to ensure that streamlined work-flows, processes and service standards are implemented - Represent the Head of Immigration in her absence - Ensure compliance with the company policy and prescribed internal processes - Hold weekly 1-on-1 meetings with staff - Debtors Collections and Ageing - Responsible for authorizing cheque payments - Responsible for administering petty cash Senior Administrator Business - Facilitate the application process for foreign nationals wanting to register and operate their own business in South Africa - Advise clients on the legal requirements and procedures pertaining to their residency applications and subsequently prepare Business Permit applications for foreign clients - Liaise with the Department of Trade and Industry, Wesgro, CIPRO the Department of Home Affairs - Train and supervise the Junior Business Administrator
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Intergate Immigration
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Intern in the Marketing Department
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Apr 2007 - Sep 2007
- Creation of the company’s webpage www.insidesa.de - Search engine optimization of web site contents - Online research and translation tasks - Preparation and coordination for staff to participate at international trade shows - Creation of the company’s webpage www.insidesa.de - Search engine optimization of web site contents - Online research and translation tasks - Preparation and coordination for staff to participate at international trade shows
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BSMO - Business Solutions Medicine Online
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Berlin Area, Germany
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Intern in Online Project Management
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Aug 2006 - Nov 2006
- Editorial support of health webpages - Attendance at congresses and press conferences - Online Health Support portal LIFELINE: managing the users and forums - Composing of editorial articles and inserting into the internal User-Management-System - Editorial support of health webpages - Attendance at congresses and press conferences - Online Health Support portal LIFELINE: managing the users and forums - Composing of editorial articles and inserting into the internal User-Management-System
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Student Assistant in the Institute of Entrepreneurial and innovation Research (temp)
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
- Collaboration with PHD postgraduates-Thesis review and research - Designing and updating of the homepage - Co-Organisation of international meetings- General administration
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Member of SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) Team Wuppertal (temp)
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Nov 2004 - Jul 2006
- Conceptual design and preparation of print media- Organising and presenting workshops for unemployed women- Public Relations
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Wal-Mart Germany GmbH & Co. KG
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Wuppertal Area, Germany
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Intern in the Human Resource Department
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
- Organization of assessment centres - Answering and referring applications - Organization of a Presentation workshop - Preparation of internal written and oral examinations - Organization of assessment centres - Answering and referring applications - Organization of a Presentation workshop - Preparation of internal written and oral examinations
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Education
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2021 - 2022
CIMA
ACMA, CGMA -
2001 - 2008
Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Bachelor of Economics: Honours, International Management, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development -
1992 - 2001
Gymnasium Hochdahl
Abitur / A-Levels, English, Education Science, Mathematics, Biology -
1998 - 1999
Richardson High School
English, Mathematics, French, History, Type-Writing, Volleyball
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