Experience

JURA Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager Finance

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Finance - Management of financial accounts: accounts receivables, payables, cash, inventory andasset managementPreparation of monthly accounts, year-end closing and monthly as well as annual reportsto Auditors and tax authoritiesLiaise with coporate financial staff from HQ in Switzerland regarding allfinancial/organisational mattersControlling -Preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly reports for JURA HQ and localManagementPrepare and monitor the budget and financial forecastsDevelop and prepare reports for local ManagementPayroll & HR -Management of payroll (3rd party provider, lodge, control and pay) and execute alladministrative tasks for full time employeesManagement & Administration of social insurance, superannuation fund etc.IT & Telephony -Support, maintain, administration of equipment in collaboration with external HW and SWconsultants (provide first level support)Aftersales - Monitor and Manage Aftersales business in collaboration with Head of Service: managemachine workflow between customer to Service Center (JURA or external), customersupport, consumer rights, spare parts management etc.Operations Management - Planning and Purchasing goods from SwitzerlandManagement & Administration of Operational health and safety (OHS), compliance, dataprotection etc.Management & Administration of building, insurances (in collaboration with insurancebroker), company motor vehicles etc.Management of internal warehouse for spare parts, Marketing and Events stock and 3P/Lwarehouses & logistic processes (Sales, returns, Service Factory)



Just Dynamics Software Solutions

• South Africa
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  i was responsible for the full financial and payroll responsibilities for JustDynamics with regards to Processing, Reporting, Regulatory Compliance andsound Financial Management Practices i was responsible for the full financial and payroll responsibilities for JustDynamics with regards to Processing, Reporting, Regulatory Compliance andsound Financial Management Practices



PAK AFRICA AVIATION (SKYWISE AIRLINE)/ ACM GOLD

• Group Financial Manager (Acting CFO)

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Directs, administers, and coordinates the internal operational financial activitiesof the organization in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives establishedby the Chief Executive Officer.• Leads and directs the following functions of business units: debtors, creditors,human resources, trade information systems,• Assists the CEO in the development of organization policies and goals thatcover financial operations, personnel, sales performance, and growth of thebusiness• Strategically manage the financial operations of PAK AFRIKA, UPRISEMARKETS and ACM GOLD as the head of finance.• Stakeholder management• Decision making, problem solving, conflict management, people management,resource planning and optimisation• Directs internal operations to achieve forecasted results• Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-termplans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.• Insures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance withregulations and laws governing business operations.• Analysis of client's performance with a view of developing strategies• Interpreting client’s financial results and developing management reportingsystems• Internal Auditing of clients, bench marking with standards,• Analysis of financial performance and advise on critical issues to beimplemented to improve performance• Tax consultancy, Tax planning, preparation of Financial & ManagementAccounts for clients in various sectors e.g. Transport, General dealing,construction & Security• Performing cost-benefit analysis & management reports for clients• Assist with working capital management for various clients• Drawing of business plans, proposals and overall financial management for avariety of clients• Provision of training in areas like Business Ethics, Strategic planning, LabourRelations Act and various acts



INDALA TAX AND ACCOUNTING

• Accounting Consultant

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Preparation of annual and half year end financial statements that comply withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & related reports and liaisingdirectly with external auditors.• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports• Preparation of quarterly financial reports• Supervising the payroll function and maintaining the integrity of all payrolltransactions• Ensuring and maintaining the integrity of all financial transactions of thecompany• Coordinating the corporate accounting team in all elements pertaining to theprovision of accurate and relevant financial information• Prepare the annual operations and capital budgets for the Company consistentwith the organizations guidelines• Responsible for tax compliance – preparation and submission of tax returnsand tax payments (VAT, PAYE, Corporate taxes).• Working capital management• Development and implementation of sound system of internal controls



THE ALTERNATIVE BEVERAGE CORPORATION

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Raising purchase and sales invoices, coding, and posting to ledger.• Chasing customers for payment.• Producing management accounts.• Credit control, chasing overdue payments.• Completing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.• Daily banking and allocating of all monies.• Meeting clients face to face.• Preparing weekly and monthly accounts.• Ensuring that all expense claims are collated and paid on time.• Production of trial balance for month end and preparation of audit.• Communicating with the SARS concerning PAYE.• Sending remittances of PAYE and processing payroll.Stock Controller• Receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods.• Checking and inspecting goods received and ensuring they are of accuratequantity, type, and also acceptable quality.• Packaging and labelling products before they are dispatched.• Helping to ship out over 100 lines every day.• Picking and packing products.• Selecting space for storage and arranging for good to be placed in thedesignated areas.• Making sure that all inventory processes are completed on the same day.• Loading and unloading, vans and other vehicles.• Labelling goods that have arrived at the warehouse.• Contacting transport companies and coordinating dispatch and delivery withthem.• Preparing deliveries for the van drivers.• Moving and organizing stock.• Supervising the work of junior staff.• Ensuring a clean and safe workhouse for staff to work in.• Storing stock away safely.• Occasionally selling goods over the trade counter.• Signing off and replenishing stock.• Monitoring stock levels.



TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND QUALITY CONSULTING

• South Africa

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  Providing Company Directors with accurate financial information, managementaccounts and data analysis.• Interpreting financial information and data.• Analyzing the on-going profitability of all ventures entered into by the company.• Ensuring that strong financial controls and procedures are in place.• Preparation of monthly management accounts.• Monthly bank reconciliations.• Assisting with budgets and forecasting.• Interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.• Identifying the potential for making financial savings.• Management of tax reporting and compliance.• Handling and resolving financial queries.• Working closely with the IT team to ensure all financial data is secure.• Managing and developing a team of finance and AP professionals.



KOALA PARK ABATTIOR

• Accountant and Stocks Controller

  • Feb 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Preparing sales invoices & the upkeep of an accurate accounts filing system.• Preparation and input of month end journal vouchers. Inputting, matching,batching and coding of invoices.• Debtor and Creditor reconciliations.• Preparation of various reports for senior managers.• Responsible for financial accounts including budgets and cash-flow.• Supervising junior financial staff. Responsible for KPI analysis and evaluationof costs and margins.• Conversant with PAYE and VAT reconciliations.• Conducting regular business reviews of financial performance.• Proactively identifying business improvement opportunities.• Fixed Asset accounting, reconciliations and depreciation journals.• Ensuring that information is accurately collated & entered into systems.• Preparation of bi-weekly invoice and expense claim payment runs.• Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.• Inputting of supplier invoices and employee expense claims to the ledgers.



Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) Official

• Zimbabwe
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• SAP Program Accounts Manager Assistant

  • Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Ensure that there is appropriate communication between the Account Payabledepartment and suppliers as well as other stakeholders within the Group.• Thorough reviewing of all creditors reconciliations, including numerous foreigncreditors, prepared by accounts payable clerks before handing over to theFinance Manager for release on the electronic banking system.• Manage creditor’s clerks and give assistance in the following areas: Problemsin obtaining purchase orders from operations• Giving guidance with complicated creditors reconciliations• Resolving day to day issues and queries with suppliers, business and staff• Make sure that the creditor’s clerks meet their deadlines in respect of thefollowing: Due dates for payment runs Meeting month end deadlines• Preparation of reconciliations between SAP and supplier statements