Highlights:

Skills:Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Finance, Management accounting, Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Budgeting and forecasting, Financial modeling

Group Finance Manager 05/2023 - current
Gundo Engineering and Projects, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Logistics and Transportation
Led the finance function for a diversified group, driving strategy, reporting, and compliance to ensure growth and fiscal health.
Financial Leadership Spearheaded the finance function for a diversified group of companies, driving financial strategy, reporting, and compliance to ensure fiscal sustainability and growth. Strategic Restructuring Designed and implemented a shared services finance structure, centralizing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, and Fixed Assets. Achieved significant cost savings, operational efficiency, and enhanced team performance. Cash Flow Optimization Addressed cash flow challenges through stringent controls, improved operational efficiencies, and optimized working capital management. High-Performance Culture Built a results-driven finance team by mentoring and empowering staff. Fostered a culture of accountability and excellence, aligning team goals with organizational objectives. Risk and Compliance Strengthened the control environment by ensuring adherence to internal policies, statutory regulations, and audit standards, mitigating financial risks. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partnered with executive and operational teams to create financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, supporting data-driven decision-making aligned with strategic goals. Process Improvement Streamlined inefficient financial systems and workflows by implementing robust controls, clear policies, and advanced technology, enhancing accuracy and reliability in reporting. Stakeholder Engagement Served as a key advisor to the CEO and CFO, providing actionable financial insights to support long-term strategic objectives. Skills International Accounting Standards, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Income Tax, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Forecasting, King IV Corporate Governance, Microsoft Office.--

University of Pretoria 01/2011 - 12/2015
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Financial Sciences
Completed my undergraduate and post graduate studies at the University of Pretoria in accounting sciences. Majoring in Financial Accounting, Tax, Auditing and Financial Management and management accounting.

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