Michelle Landman - Chief Operating Officer and Financial Director, South African Institute of Taxation

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Work Background

The SAIT - The South African Institute of Tax ProfessionalsChief Operating Officer | Finance Director

Jan. 2014Core Overview: As a key executive of the membership body for tax professionals, plays an instrumental role in shaping the organisation's national operational strategies. Strives to maintain SAIT's prominent position within the South African tax community, media, and among government authorities. Serves as a distinguished Member of the Board of Directors, holding responsibility for the organisation's governance and financial performance. Delivers quarterly reports to the Board of Directors and monthly reports to the CEO. Key Roles & Accountabilities: Strategically oversees the finance function, ensuring the seamless integration into the membership body’s overarching business strategy. Demonstrates a relentless commitment to enhancing efficiency, agility, and overall success within SAIT, working tirelessly to achieve the goals set forth by the Board of Directors. Engages in bi-annual strategic planning sessions and executes innovative business models to exploit growth opportunities, ensuring the necessary support is readily available. Establishes SAIT’s operational structure, providing well-designed processes and workflows. Takes a central role in the human resource function, encompassing recruitment, retention, and the development and mentorship of in-house talent, with a strong emphasis on cultivating leadership skills and a highly motivated workforce. Accountable for budgeting and forecasting, diligently monitoring expenditures, and providing comprehensive reporting to the finance committee and Board of Directors | Skilfully manages a substantial budget. Proactively enhances financial performance by ensuring the departments operate within budgetary constraints, realising cost savings, and identifying new revenue opportunities. Manages financial operations, compliance, and reporting to uphold internal controls and IFRS standards while maintaining positive working capital. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]

The SAIT - The South African Institute of Tax ProfessionalsFinancial & Operational Manager

Apr. 2012 - Jan. 2014Core Overview: Deftly managed SAIT’s finances and operations, resulting in a well-deserved promotion to Chief Operating Officer. Supervised in a multifunctional managerial capacity. Expertly handled a substantial budget. Key Roles & Accountabilities: Integrated and monitored financial systems and controls, effectively managing SAIT’s finance and accounting functions. Maintained financial and legal compliance with a high degree of efficiency. Optimised business operations and demonstrated adept resource management, ensuring the efficient distribution of goods and services to members.

Lloyd Viljoen AuditorsAudit Clerk | Financial Controller

Feb. 2008 - Mar. 2012Core Overview: Successfully completed the Articles training programme as mandated by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. Transitioned from a valuable member of the audit team to a senior role leading audits, effectively supervising and coordinating the workflow. Key Roles & Accountabilities: Proficiently executed monthly accounting tasks for multiple entities, extending to the preparation of financial statements and the management of monthly creditor payments and reconciliations. Demonstrated expertise in performing tax calculations, diligently reconciling and submitting VAT on behalf of various entities. Planned, executed, and finalised audits on a range of entities, including sectional title schemes, attorney trust accounts, and corporations.