Experience

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  Not Applicable

  • Knysna Western Cape

  • Semi Retired

    • Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Knysna Western Cape

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  The Cornice Maker

  • Wonderboom South, Pretoria

  • Financial Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
    • Wonderboom South, Pretoria

    Financial Management of "The Cornice Maker" manufacturer of polystyrene cornices and "Cornice and More" with four retail outlets. Monthly and Annual financial statements. Daily cash flow management and projections.Fixed asset management including importation of polystyrene blocks from China and rolling stock takes at retail shops Daily Supervisory "Cash-Up" and cash management of retail stores, utilising Pastel Point of Sale, softwareComplete HR Management including salaries (Pastel Payroll) for weekly and monthly employees, Statutory submissions including VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501 .Annual and monthly financial statements. Migration to Pastel Partner Accounting SoftwareSupport on system and software related matters, back-ups and management of merchant machines

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  Synergysed Engineering Technologies (Pty) Ltd (Synntech)

  • Lonehill & Centurion

  • Group Financial Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Lonehill & Centurion

    2013 – 2015: Group Financial ManagerGeneral Manager for an Associate Company, the Synntech Group, carrying out due diligence and negotiations to manage the purchase of 49% of the company to support the wider group’s strategic plan. Reviewed all activities to make improvements to operations, undertook negotiations with suppliers and bankers to support financial performance. Spearheaded the implementation of Orangeworks accounting software, managing the transition from QuickBooks and PaySpace salary payment software. Led relocation of the business to larger premises to expand capacity, increase order book and generate revenue. Managed a project to upgrade equipment with long-term return on investment. Achievements in role: Utilizing expertise to review operations and implementing policies and procedures that manage risk and provide clarity on business performance.Establishing and registering a new Zambian company for the business, incorporating all statutory registrations with ZRA and NAPSA and staff redeployment.

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  Synntech

  • Financial Manager

    • Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

    Taking on more senior role with responsibility for financial management of the Head Office and five project offices, including the purchase and renovation of company offices in Lonehill (including office refurbishment). Oversaw all office requirements including property maintenance, contractual agreements for all rental properties and all related insurance policies. Prepared monthly financial management reports per business unit and group, and annual financial statements and supporting documentation for balance sheet items. Implemented new accounting, payroll and HR software, managing the integration from previous outsourced model ensuring a seamless transition. Facilitated the timely submission of all statutory payments SARS, UIF and COID.

  • Cost Accountant - BHP Billiton Manganese

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

    Leveraged experience to provide robust financial control and management of capital and operational portfolio of the Mamatwan Mine (R150m per annum) with responsibility for all financial activities and SAP management.

  • Project Financial Controller

    • Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

    Led financial activities for a number of small and medium capital projects at the BHP Billiton – Energy Coal (BECSA) Middleburg mine, with an annual turnover of R55m. Managed all monthly project cash flow predictions, reviewing capital project performance against budget, evaluating tenders and selecting operational suppliers and oversaw SAP management system.

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  Talisman/Kroon Group

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Group Accountant

    • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    Overall financial management, prepared monthly management accounts for six businesses within the group, in addition to cash flow projections, regular account management and the submission of EMP201 and VAT201 requirements. Maintained asset register for the group (R22m), performed regular audit and financial reviews for 3 franchises, managed contracts for 50 HPs, led all financing activities.

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  SA National Parks

  • Head Office Pretoria

  • Consultant Accountant

    • Oct 2004 - Jul 2006
    • Head Office Pretoria

    Recruited to resolve issues and clear control accounts in general ledger, as a result of the integration of the Reservations and Financial systems, personally evaluating financial and operational procedures to realize improvements to business. Successfully investigating and clearing financial control accounts for the 2004/2005 year end, establishing an effective system to handover process to a permanent employee.

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  Omnigo (Pty) Ltd

  • Waltloo Pretoria

  • Financial Manager

    • May 2000 - Sep 2004
    • Waltloo Pretoria

    Led all financial functions for the business with an annual turnover between R65m and R80m. Successfully establishing and implementing robust financial procedures to manage and control the financial activities of the business including the submission of statutory payments. Prepared all monthly statements and budget and managed cash flow activities. Responsible for asset management of R8m of assets, oversaw payroll, international supplier payments, creditor payments, debt collection and stock register management. Accountable for annual audit and preparation of audit files and related documentation.

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  Cash Paymaster Services (Pty) Ltd.

  • Kya Sands Johannesburg

  • Provincial Manager Gauteng

    • Jul 1993 - Feb 2000
    • Kya Sands Johannesburg

    Holding earlier roles as Regional Operations Manager, Manager for MIS and Project Accountant, taking on strategic planning and implementation position for the CPS Gauteng three year contract, accountable for recruitment for six offices and related warehouse facilities (150 staff). Oversaw all procurement activities for vehicles, IT infrastructure and software, and agreed and facilitated payment schedules with government agencies and NGO organizations.

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  Vlok & Co Accountants

  • Pretoria

  • Business Owner

    • Nov 1991 - Jun 1993
    • Pretoria

    Provided a full accounting service for clients across the corporate sector including preparation and compilation of financial statements, all tax and statutory submissions and other ad hoc requirements

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  CSIR Information Services

  • CSIR Campus Pretoria

  • Manager Financial Services

    • Feb 1991 - Oct 1991
    • CSIR Campus Pretoria

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  Sabinet Online

  • Waterkloof and Centurion

  • Manager Finance and Administration

    • Sep 1983 - Jan 1991
    • Waterkloof and Centurion

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  Geyser & du Plessis

  • Pretoria

  • Article Clerk

    • Jan 1980 - Sep 1983
    • Pretoria