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Standard Bank GroupFinance Future Ready Transformation - Automation
Sep. 2020Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Standard Bank GroupHead: Finance & Operations, Operational Excellence and Automation
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2024Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCore Overview: Over 7.5 years of senior service with one of the big 4 banks in SA and Africa’s biggest lender by assets, played various key leadership roles straddling IT, Finance and Automation across the continent. At present, controls a ZAR 120 Mil budget and leads the Business Unit’s Finance & Operations team to improve financial performance, while continuing to direct Compliance, Risk and Control frameworks. Concurrently, set up and runs an Intelligent Process Automation Centre of Excellence that delivers Group-wide value by driving automation, process digitisation and an efficient finance operating model. Strategic Leadership: As Exco team member, sets the direction for delivering business value across the Group’s client base. Collaborates closely with the Business Unit Director and Head of Finance for Group Shared Services in steering positive financial outcomes. Identifies business priorities that can simplify processes, considering multiple integration technologies and approaches to eliminate pockets and silos, and preparing departments for agile development methods. Follows a balanced, future-focused approach that advances operating efficiency and upgrades capabilities in response to market demand, to improve operations and profitability. [Please note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]
Standard Bank GroupHead of Finance - (Business Performance Improvement & Risk Shared Services)
Sep. 2013 - Mar. 2014JohannesburgLed and directed the Business Management team accountable for BPI within Group Shared Services. Supported the Risk Shared Services function as Finance Business Partner overseeing financial control. Joined the Senior Management team (EXCO), reporting to BPI and RSS Directors, overseeing both functions and managing a combined budget of ZAR 770 Mil. Assumed full custodianship of financial planning, management reporting and operations of the business. Guided direction of the accounting and finance functions, strengthening controls and reporting capabilities Controlled quarterly business planning and budgeting processes with Directors and Senior Managers, in alignment with Group strategic and functional objectives. Regulated strict resource management to ensure accurate budget use, relevant expense and management reporting, and efficient business decision-making and internal cost recovery. Assumed key accountability for daily operational and administrative leadership, including: Staff on-boarding, training and exit interviews | Procurement, vendor and contract management | PMO Office | Asset management | Compliance to Group policies and procedures.
Standard Bank GroupHead of Finance - Africa IT
Jun. 2012 - Aug. 20135 Simmonds Street, JohannesburgSpearheaded the Africa IT Finance team supporting financial planning / control and management reporting of the Group’s Africa Franchise IT business, covering 17 countries. As member of the Africa Finance Senior Reporting team, administered a budget of ZAR 2.5 Bn and reported to the Head of IT Finance. Executive seats included membership of the: Personal & Business Banking (PBB) Africa IT Investment Committee | Automated Clearing Bureau (ACB) Steering Committee | Regional Information Office and Regional Management Office Executive Committees. Managed the IT Finance Project Reporting Office and a > ZAR 50 Mil budget for tracking controlled investment appraisals and benefits realisation in all major projects undertaken by the bank (PBBIT). Assumed financial control over 3 Signature Programmes rolled out across Africa: Finacle (Africa Core Banking replacement), Calypso (Global Markets), and GBM (Financial Sub-Ledger) | Reported to relevant Programme Directors and Steering Committees, governing Country chargebacks. On behalf of the Group CFO, led a small Finance project team to perform due diligence across Africa Regions on proposal from a global vendor to manage the Africa Franchise Countries’ IT infrastructure. Supported the CFO of Africa and Legal divisions in streamlining the setup and management of Country and Regional Franchise Agreements in line with Head Office requirements. Monitored Financial Management Reporting for accuracy and relevance to Executive decision-making needs. Directed quarterly planning and budgeting, working with Country Chief Information Officers to safeguard balanced achievement of Group strategic objectives against Country requirements.
Office of Fair TradingHead of Finance: Planning, Strategy & Management Information
Oct. 2008 - Mar. 2012United KingdomCore Overview: For over 4 years, worked with a GBP 65 Mil turnover non-ministerial UK government agency, set up to promote ethical trade and protect consumer interests | Spearheaded organisational financial strategy and reporting, running business planning processes and Management Information (MI) packs for the Board, Executive Committee, Finance & Risk Committee, Group and Area Directors. Key Roles & Accountabilities: Reporting to the Director of Finance, oversaw timely and on point delivery of 30 Group budgets. Steered Group Executive and Senior Directors to align annual financial planning with strategic objectives. Directed compilation of quarterly financial forecasts, presenting planning and forecasting to the Senior Executive Team at convened Finance Seminars. Produced comprehensive Spending & Resource Allocation Reviews, with recommendations. Developed strategies that improved the agency’s financial standing – identifying cost saving, efficiency optimisation and performance improvement opportunities, supported by scenario planning. Developed and implemented benchmarking to factor and measure Back Office operational performance. Coordinated a 2-person team conducting all financial data compilation and review, to present accurate and up-to-date MI across Executive platforms | Created ad hoc models, templates, special reports and analyses to support the Executive with effective ongoing reporting, forecasting and planning. [Please note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)
Hackney Borough CouncilFinance Manager: Strategy & Performance Team
Jan. 2007 - Sep. 2008United Kingdom
HM Land RegistryFinance Manager Projects: Strategy & Finance Team
Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2006United Kingdom
The Carbon TrustSenior Finance Manager
Mar. 2006 - Sep. 2006United Kingdom
Competition Commission (UK)Manager Strategic Financial Projects: Core Systems Implementations
Jan. 2005 - Feb. 2006United Kingdom
Competition Commission (UK)Deputy Head of Finance
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2005United Kingdom
Refugee Legal CentreFinance Manager
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002United Kingdom
Heinz LtdFinancial Analyst
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2000United Kingdom
VodacomSenior Accountant
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2000Johannesburg Area, South Africa
PwCTrainee Accountant / Audit Manager
Jan. 1997 - Jan. 1998Mafikeng, South Africa
Ernst & YoungStudent Trainee Accountant
Jan. 1992 - Jan. 1997Mafikeng, South Africa
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