Experience

Cyberlinx Security

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2021 - Present



CYBER1 Solutions - South Africa

• South Africa
• Computer and Network Security
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2020

  Develop and execute the company’s business strategies to attain the goals of the board and shareholdersEnsure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all timesCommunicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authoritiesOversee the company’s financial performanceDelegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performanceAnalyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth Show less

• Financial Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2017

  Providing and interpreting financial informationMonitoring and interpreting cash flowsResearching and reporting on factors influencing business performanceDeveloping financial management mechanisms that minimize financial riskConducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunitiesManaging the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systemsLiaising with auditors to ensure annual audit is carried outDeveloping external relationships with appropriate contacts - auditors, bankers and SARS Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlinesManaging budgetsArranging new sources of finance for the company's debt facilitiesManaging exchange rate exposure through Forward Exchange Contracts.Supervising staffPayrollHR support Show less

• Accountant

  • Apr 2006 - Jul 2014

  Provide full accounting and administrative support to FD. Key responsibilities include (but not limited to): Financial record keeping to trail balance (Accpac)Debtors and CreditorsBanking and Petty Cash managementFixed asset managementMonthly/Annual SARS submissions (VAT, Provisional Tax)Managing Budgets and CashflowPreparation of year-end financial records and audit filesPayroll processing (Pastel)Monthly/Bi-Annual SARS Submissions (EMP201/EMP501)UIF SubmissionsHR Function - drawing up of contracts, commission structures, medical aid, disciplinary procedures.BEE Verification ProcessEmployment Equity Submission Show less



1st Contact

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Accountant

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

  Providing personal tax planning to high-income clients.Assisting with the accounting and closure functions for all totally managed Limited Companies.Addressing phone and email queries from clients regarding the operation of their Limited Company, including queries regarding UK personal and corporation tax.Addressing IR35 (the legislation that governs the operation of limited companies) queries, including the review of contracts to establish ‘IR35 Compliance’.Liaising with HM Revenue and Customs (the UK equivalent of SARS) and Companies House regarding the statutory requirements of the Limited Companies.Advising and assisting clients wanting to Change Accountants. Show less

• Closure Team Leader

  • Sep 2003 - Jan 2005

  Ensuring that the Limited Company closure process is being run efficiently and staff queries are being addressedMotivating, guiding, rewarding and managing the closures teamBuilding close working relationships with other departmentsInvolvement in the development and implementation of new processes and IT projects.Recruiting and training new staff.Thriving in a constantly changing environment, adapting to these changes and developing processes to manage these changes.Consultations with clients on signing and submission of final closure accounts, corporation tax returns, and payments to Inland RevenuePreparation of final bank reconciliation and processing of final tax and administration fee payments Show less