Experience

Raizcorp

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategy and Finance Guide

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Strategy and Finance Guide/ Business Advisor. Strategy and Finance Guide/ Business Advisor.



Citizens Finance Co

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  A Pan African Finance Company, specialising in Trade Finance A Pan African Finance Company, specialising in Trade Finance



SAFYR Capital Partners SA

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2016 - May 2017



Raizcorp

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Guide

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2016

  Engaging and Guiding entrepreneurs in the areas of Financial Management, Accounting, Tax, Statutory compliance as well as Strategic Finance. - 30 + clients, Monthly reporting and tracking progress of business and entrepreneur development to sponsoring principal as well as Guiding team which includes Prosperator Manager,Strategy Guide, Personal Guide as well as Sales and Marketing Guide. Analysis and Interpretation of monthly management accounts and developing tailor-made solutions for the specific business on a needs basis in conjunction with the entrepreneur(client), Assessing business performance and growth/decline engaging in discussions with clients regarding internal controls that may suitable to implement to address business challenges and needs, Reviewing & Interpreting annual financial statements with client and developing tailor made solutions regarding policies and analysing the effect of Income Tax in conjunction with the entrepreneur, Developing tailor-made financing and funding solutions for the specific business type and recommending most suitable sources of finance as well as ideal financial instrument or banking product to achieve enterprise targets. Facilitating business courses (in the capacity of a learning guide) which provide structured content and practical excersizes which can be applied and integrated into business immediately. Providing technical support to entrepreneurs regarding statutory obligations such as South African Revenue Services taxes, Company Law compliance, Show less



Kairali CC

• Import & Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Apr 2013

  Managed and reported on the finances of 4 business units, which were in the USA, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa - Reporting directly to the business owners and Entrepreneurs. Performing business due diligence on site visits to operational centers, Developed and implemented group wide internal control systems and processes as well as providing technical support regarding all aspects whilst ensuring that International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) are adhered to. Strategic finance - Articulating the business strategy and developing financial forecasts and assessing scenarios for management and sourcing finance and funding for business operations as well as strategic projects. Risk Management - assisting entrepreneur with the management of Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC's), exported goods insurance, company assets insurance, Liaising with the relevant bankers in the Business units jurisdiction as required. Structuring Business unit balance sheets to position the entity to attract funding. Developing, coaching and mentoring staff across business units and different operational jurisdictions. Show less



Sandvik

• Sweden
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Controller

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  Monthly reporting to Swedish head office for two business divisions. Participating in and attending Monthly management meetings whilst reporting to The General manager, Divisional Financial Manager as well as African Regional Managing Director. Financial analysis and interpretation. Implementation of electronic purchasing process for repairs & maintenance as well as services for Krugersdorp Factory environment. Investment analysis - determining the NPV of an asset purchase to determine viability of acquisition and reviewing the acquisition process. Risk Management - Participating in securing and insuring company assets. Facilitating Internal audit(Swedish head office) process and ensuring success and implementing audit recommendations. Show less



Liberty Life

• Braamfontein Johannesburg

• Group Management Accountant(head office)

  • 2008 - 2009

  Reporting to Senior Management Accountant and Head of Finance, Participated in development of solution for offshore investments in Africa. Compilation of Management Accounts for monthly reporting for 3 subsidiaries, Preparation of Quarterly board pack, Analysis of monthly management accounts, Analysis of divisional Cost centers expenditure and analysis of company credit cards Inter company loan reconciliation, Coordinating procurement of services through generating purchase orders, Collection of long outstanding debts. Show less



Lucro Auditing and Consulting

• Fourways, Johannesburg South Africa

• Business Advisory Services Manager

  • 2004 - 2008

  Develop and grow client portfolio for the division, Perform Due diligence reviews on behalf of business purchaser or external foreign(South African) investors investing in businesses in Southern Africa and provide reports advising on findings and making recommendations as per engagement requirements, Manage audits and supervise staff under articles of clerkship and provide performance feedback on performance review. Provide post audit management reports as a value added service to enhance clients internal controls and other business efficiencies. Draft Annual Financial Statements for review by Audit Partner, ensuring compliance to International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) Maintain company secretarial records ensuring company secretarial department effects changes as necessary, Manage accounting work assignments and ensure VAT, and income taxes are submitted timely, Submit complex income tax returns for medium sized companies as well as South African non-residents whilst reporting to clients liaising with internal tax department. Advise clients on most tax efficient, jurisdictions for investment holding vehicle e.g Mauritius, Botswana. Perform business valuations and provide assessments based on valuation models used. Note: Client portfolio was spread across industries and varied from one man businesses through to sizeable organisations employing hundreds of staff and some with a national or Pan-African business footprint Show less



Guarantee Trust (Pty) Ltd

• Executive Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer & Management trainee

  • 2002 - 2003

  A Bouquet of businesses including Timber processing and Furniture manufacturing, Flooring Attendance of Management meetings, Drafting accounting Systems processes and procedures, Training staff on VAT laws. Adhoc administrative duties as required. A Bouquet of businesses including Timber processing and Furniture manufacturing, Flooring Attendance of Management meetings, Drafting accounting Systems processes and procedures, Training staff on VAT laws. Adhoc administrative duties as required.



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Jan 2000 - 2001

  Auditor - Supervisor of audit teams and reporting to Audit Managers and Audit Partners Reviewing audit files for technical soundness, Developing Audit programs suitable to entity being audited. Performing audit procedures for various company financial statements components for a wide cross section of clients. Auditor - Supervisor of audit teams and reporting to Audit Managers and Audit Partners Reviewing audit files for technical soundness, Developing Audit programs suitable to entity being audited. Performing audit procedures for various company financial statements components for a wide cross section of clients.



Coopers & Lybrand Consulting

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Assistant

  • Jan 1998 - 2000

  Basic bookkeeping for clients in Business Services Division, both manual and computerised Managing client bank accounts including performing bank reconciliations - reporting to Accountant, Manager and Partners, Maintenance of Company Secretarial records and verification there of, Advising clients of Tax Annual Payment dates, Compting and calling Basic bookkeeping for clients in Business Services Division, both manual and computerised Managing client bank accounts including performing bank reconciliations - reporting to Accountant, Manager and Partners, Maintenance of Company Secretarial records and verification there of, Advising clients of Tax Annual Payment dates, Compting and calling