Experience

SGT Solutions (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present



CBRE Excellerate

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Financial Director (Sub Sahara Africa)

  • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022



Denel SOC Limited

• Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

• Group Finance Manager

  • May 2021 - Jun 2021



Denel Vehicle Systems (Pty) Ltd

• Finance Business Partner

  • Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

• CFO

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  CFO

• Group Finance Manager & Acting CFO

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

  Management of audit portfolio:• Management of the internal audit function• Liaison with the group Internal auditors• Liaison with external auditors• Implementation of internal audit strategies• Implementation and monitoring of financial controls • Review compliance to IFRS, corporate governance and group policies• Assist with the ERP implementation• Evaluating controls and advising managers at all levels• Evaluating risks including business riskManagement of the Treasury function.Working Capital Management Analysis and Reporting:• Monthly Group reporting (review and interrogation of management accounts)• Review of the monthly reporting pack • Management of the Annual Budgeting process including the cost control thereafter• Analysis of divisional results against budget and forecast• Providing a financial consultative service to the divisions• Preparation of consolidated annual financial statements • Oversees all accounting procedures and systems used by the Company.• Review reports and analyse projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning processBudgeting cost control and Forecasting:Training and developing staff. Tax ManagementProcurement CommitteeRisk Management Show less



LignoTech South Africa

• Finance and Commercial Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

  Manage according to and influence improvements in the company strategy.Actively engage with the operations of the company by providing timeous, relevant and accurate decision making information.Manage and facilitate the annual budget process.Ensure that risks to company assets are adequately managedComply with statutory duties and requirements in accordance with the relevant taxation and corporate legislationDevelop and maintain effective and efficient accounting and financial reporting systems and practicesManage inbound materials in close relationship with the production, sales and supply chain departmentsContract management and negotiationsStrategic sourcingSupply chain management (Procurement and Finance)Company secretary functions.Chairman of the Social Responsibility Committee. Implement and maintain a stable, modern and secure network infrastructureManage in accordance with the company safety, health, environmental and quality management system.Stand in for the general manager when he/she is off site Show less

• Head Of Accounting

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  Compile and coordinate the company annual financial statements in accordance with the Companies act and relevant IFRS.Compile and coordinate the monthly management reporting packs.Compile and coordinate the annual financial reporting packs.Maintain and manage the company treasury function including local and foreign funds.Compile and coordinate the annual tax return.Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are properly and timeously reconciled.Manage the company long term debt facilities in accordance with the debt agreements.Effectively manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable function. Ensure the integrity of the integrated financial accounting system.Improve existing and implement new systems to facilitate the collection and dissemination of management information.Complete ad-hoc assignments to achieve departmental and company goals. Show less

• Financial Accountant

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2011

  Compile and coordinate the company annual financial statements in accordance with the Companies act and relevant IFRS.Compile and coordinate the monthly management reporting packs.Compile and coordinate the annual financial reporting packs.Maintain and manage the company treasury function including local and foreign funds.Compile and coordinate the annual tax return.Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are properly and timeously reconciled.Manage the company long term debt facilities in accordance with the debt agreements.Effectively manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable function. Ensure the integrity of the integrated financial accounting system.Improve existing and implement new systems to facilitate the collection and dissemination of management information.Complete ad-hoc assignments to achieve departmental and company goals. Show less



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Senior in charge of complex sections. Audit of various account balances. Analytically review procedures and variance analyses. Evaluation of the internal control environments and where necessary providing recommendations for improvements. Ensure audits are completed on time and within budget. Liaising with client to obtain audit evidence and explanations for variances. Senior in charge of complex sections. Audit of various account balances. Analytically review procedures and variance analyses. Evaluation of the internal control environments and where necessary providing recommendations for improvements. Ensure audits are completed on time and within budget. Liaising with client to obtain audit evidence and explanations for variances.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Audit of tax balances and preparation of tax memorandums.Analytically review procedures and variance analyses.Performed Sarbanes Oxley procedures.Preparation of audit planning documentation.Assessment of business and audit risks at assertion and financial statement levels. Audit of various account balances.Preparation of reports to management.Assessment of business and audit risks at assertion and financial statement levels.Analytically review procedures and variance analyses.Evaluation of the internal control environments and where necessary providing recommendations for improvements.Ensure audits are completed on time and within budget.Liaising with client to obtain audit evidence and explanations for variances. Show less

• Auditor

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  Duties involved the planning, performance, supervision, review and completion of audit work.Compilation of working papers, to substantiate the achievement of audit objectives.Drafting of financial statements that are IFRS compliant. Assessment of business and audit risks at assertion and financial statement levels.Assessment of the reliability and validity of assumptions in client forecasts / budgets.Evaluation of the internal control environments and where necessary providing recommendations for improvements.Performance of Sarbanes Oxley procedures.Analytical review procedures and variance analyses.Ensure audits are completed on time and within budget.Liaising with client personnel regarding audit requirements, timetables and deadlines.Facilitating discussions and meetings with team members and clients.Staffing individual audit engagements and allocation of work amongst team.Coaching and developing junior staff members.Assistance with performance appraisals of junior trainees.Preparation and monitoring of budgets. Show less