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Simpex (Pty) Ltd / Kwaden GroupFinancial Director
Oct. 2018WindhoekFinance Director (ACCA) for a FMCG distributor with a national footprint servicing both formal trade and independent wholesalers. Key Responsibilities: * Strategy development and implementation. * New business development, preparing and presenting distribution proposals to new Principals. * Timely and accurate reporting of financial information, and key reporting metrics ensuring that the business meets Budget and Forecast commitments. * Lead a review of financial and non-financial data and information systems for data-driven decision making. * Liaise with Group Finance team to design, build and embed improvements to systems, process and reporting as appropriate. * Financial Business Management Cycle ( periodic reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Annual Audits). * Key Capex proposals and initiatives * Inventory planning and re-order models. Ensuring optimum replenishment. * Managing the warehouse team, ensuring key routines maintained and "on time in full" deliveries. * Leading a finance team, developing a coaching culture and focusing on individual and team development.
Medscheme Namibia (Pty) LtdSenior Manager Finance
Aug. 2016 - Sep. 2018WindhoekAs a member of the local EXCO provide financial direction and leadership support to the Country Team. Ensuring that the financial and shared services functions are operating in a supportive, compliant, effective and controlled manner to support the achievement of strategic objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Producing financial reports for the Fund as well as the Administrator (separate entities). * Annual statutory reporting, to relevant stakeholders which includes the company’s and the client’s respective Boards. * Liaising with departmental managers regarding departmental costs and revenues * Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. * Managing the internal and external audit process and maintaining internal controls. * Managing funds, produce robust financial controls and processes, facilitating Audit and Investment Committee meetings. * Leading and developing the finance team and managing internal and external relationships. * Providing strategic input to departmental and business unit objectives. * Active involvement in financial projects and human resources issues. * Industry Representative on the NAMFISA One Chart of Accounts Project.
Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company (Pty) LtdDeputy Country Finance Manager
Apr. 2015 - Jul. 2016Windhoek, NamibiaDCFM provides leadership and financial direction to the operation to support their strategic and business needs. Play an integral part in the Country Team to drive overall financial plan/strategy for the operation's growth. Responsible for managing the Finance Department with a staff compliment of 24. • Business evaluation and Risk assessment • Manage adequate Internal Controls and compliance, plan and manage annual Internal Audits • Statutory, Company Secretarial & Legal compliance including but not limited to Audit Committee and Board Meetings • Preparing Monthly Financial & Management Reports to Group, providing feedback on performance, risks and opportunities as well as budget variance analysis. • Balance Sheet Planning and Treasury Management • Managing Budget Process and Capex Strategy
Horizon Distributors Ltd / Imperial LogisticsDirector: Operational Risk
May. 2013 - Apr. 2015Lusaka, ZambiaHorizon is a Subsidiary of the CIC / Imperial Logistics Group, providing warehousing and distribution solutions for the FMCG sector in Zambia. Together with the Senior Management Team take responsibility for all aspects of running the business. While there is a specific focus on the Finance Function other key areas are:- Strategic Business Planning - evaluate sales and contribution performance, Operational - assess potential risks to the business, develop/implement internal controls & SOP's, drive efficiency in management reporting, direct and control the preparation of the monthly / annual reporting, and effectively manage cash flow.- Legal and Secretarial - understand the relevant legislative policies, and take the lead in governance matters.
Namibia Construction (Pty) LtdGroup Financial Manager
Mar. 2012 - Apr. 2013WindhoekGroup Financial Manager responsible for the entire finance function of the Group, consisting of three registered Companies and four Close Corporations. The role includes all aspects of financial reporting and financial planning processes across the business to meet the day to day needs of management and the wider Group’s reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Coordination and consolidation of monthly management reporting for all levels of the business and the wider Group. • Reporting and analysis of group-wide revenue and expenses in line with profitability reporting requirements. • Reporting and monitoring of internal cost centre performance, including liaison with internal cost centre owners. • Management of the treasury function and related activities, including cash and balance sheet reporting. • Provision of analysis for risk reporting purposes, liaising and negotiating with insurance providers. • Monitoring and analysis of capital expenditure. • Gatekeeper for inter-company transactions and reporting including transfer pricing policy • Other group reporting requirements such as Project reporting. • Input into design of internal control framework & best practice for financial procedures. • Coordination of statutory reporting for all entities – producing annual Audit Packs.
Waltons (Namibia) (Pty) LtdFinancial Manager
May. 2011 - Apr. 2012Windhoek NamibiaTo manage the finance function of a national stationery and office furniture retailer; operating from 12 locations within Namibia. Key responsibilities: - Producing monthly detailed management reports for sales lines and cost centers – preparing P&L’s and cash flows. - Preparation of Year End Accounting Pack and Audit File. - Maintaining and developing key relationships with financial providers, government bodies and other stakeholders. - Maintain accounts payable and ensure working capital improvements. - Monitor accounts receivable along with credit control - Cash flow and financial performance reporting. - Preparation of VAT and ACECUDA returns - Bank and Cash Management - Maintaining Fixed Assets and monthly depreciation. - Review and improvement of internal controls and routine administration procedures.
Bidvest Namibia (Pty) LtdFinancial Manager (Waltons)
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2012
Navig8 Europe LtdAccountant
Jan. 2010 - Apr. 2011Accountant responsible for finance functions in Navig8 and five subsidiaries in UK, USA and Dubai reporting to the Financial Controller in Singapore and UK based Finance Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Monthly journals incl. accruals, prepayments and intercompany recharges. - Monthly management accounts incl. full general ledger review. - Balance sheet reconciliations; identify reconciling differences and correct. - Weekly cash flow forecasts and multi-currency bank reconciliations. - Monthly revenue analyses for different group companies. - Preparation of quarterly VAT returns ACHIEVEMENTS: - Successful management of accounts assistants in UK & USA in sales & purchase ledger duties. - Identified risk areas in commission invoicing and worked with programmers in updating in-house commission system to integrate with the voyage management system.
Comast Construction LtdFinance Manager
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Preparing management accounts & monthly management reports, including:- * Budget and variance analysis to drive savings and efficiencies * Cash flow forecasts and cash planning * Profitability Analysis per contract / client and giving feedback to site agents - All accounting functions including reconciling the general ledger and supervising the accounts assistant, review of purchase ledger BACS runs and actively chasing creditors for payment and release of retentions on completed contracts. - Preparation of CIS tax, PAYE/NI and VAT returns. - Preparing draft Financial Statements and year end file for liaising with Auditors. - Responsible for managing and processing payroll (incl. annual regulatory returns) and ISO/OHSAS Rep. ACHIEVEMENTS: - Maintaining profit margins throughout the economic downturn by effective cost management. - Reducing Debtors Days from >90days to 45days and collecting 2-3yr old outstanding retentions on completed contracts. - Appointed as Company Secretary in 2008.
Castle Hayes Pursey LLPProject Secretary / Office Manager
May. 2006 - Apr. 2007KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Liaise with Design Team and Trade Contractors regarding all requests and submittals. - Document Control: database management & distribution. - PA to Senior Managers: diary management / meeting minutes. - Office Management: stationary / couriers / coordination. - General Secretarial: letters / faxes / documents / telephone.
Command Security Services Pty LtdCompliance Officer
Jan. 2005 - Mar. 2006KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Formulation, implementation and management of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management processes and procedures. - Conducting internal audits (trained auditor). - Monitor, measure and analyse information related to the quality of service. - Liase with Clients on all Quality Management issues. - Office administration / management. - Act as PA to the CEO.
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