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Marco Buitendag is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in management and leadership roles. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from North-West University and has completed articles and passed the PE exam from the SA Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). Marco is proficient in multiple languages, including Afrikaans and English, and has expertise in forecasting, budgeting, process improvement, and financial analysis.

Credentials

  • Managing Organizational Change for Managers
    LinkedIn
    May, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • MYOB AccountRight Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    May, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Transitioning from Manager to Leader
    LinkedIn
    May, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Registered Business Accountant
    SAIBA
  • Registered Tax Practitioner
    The SAIT - The South African Institute of Tax Professionals

Experience

  • UBCO - Electric Adventure Vehicles
    • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
    • Group Accountant
      • Jun 2023 - Present
      • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
  • Curate Church
    • New Zealand
    • Finance Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2023
      • New Zealand

      Lead and manage the finance and information technology team, and manage the property portfolio.

    • Financial Manager
      • May 2018 - Apr 2019

      Lead and manage the finance & admin team and manage all IT-related functions.

    • South Africa
    • Automotive
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Dealer Principal
      • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

      Lead and manage large multi-franchise automotive dealership

    • Financial Manager
      • Feb 2017 - May 2017

      Run ad-hoc financial projects and manage internal branch audits

    • Franchise Owner
      • Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
      • Klerksdorp Area, South Africa

      Retail supplier of LP Gas and alternative energy related products.Renewable Energy consulting, system design and installation.

  • Westvaal Group
    • Klerksdorp
    • Regional Financial Manager
      • Apr 2011 - Jul 2014
      • Klerksdorp

      Lead and manage the North West & Free State Finance & Administration Division which included 12 dealerships

    • Finance Director
      • Aug 2008 - Sep 2010

      Ensuring the integrity of the Aviation division’s financial reporting, control processes, financial systems and results

    • Financial Manager
      • Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

Education

  • 1999 - 2005
    North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
  • 2003 - 2005
    SA Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
  • SA Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA)
  • SA Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT)
  • 2017 - 2017
    GMD - Consultative Leadership

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