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Optim-GFinancial Executive & Product Development Manager
Jan. 2023Pretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaOversees financial and operational integration, ensuring seamless coordination across accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow management, reporting, risk mitigation, and compliance to maintain stability, sustainability, and alignment with business growth strategies. Develops and implements cash flow strategies, optimising liquidity, forecasting financial needs, and leading budgeting and cost-control initiatives to align financial resources with strategic objectives, enhance profitability, and drive sustainable growth. Manages internal audits and compliance, ensuring adherence to tax regulations, corporate governance, and industry standards while identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and risk reduction. Advises executive leadership by analysing financial performance, identifying variances and trends, and delivering executive reports with actionable insights to optimise efficiency, support strategic decision-making, and enhance profitability. Leads product development initiatives as a Project / Product Manager, overseeing feature specifications, development timelines, and UAT testing to ensure AI-driven innovations align with market demands and company objectives.
EOHFinance Optimisation Manager
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023Involved in the migration of 140 entities to a new ERP system, ensuring seamless financial and operational integration by aligning strategy with business objectives, collaborating with executive leadership, and translating cross-functional requirements into system capabilities. Advised on ERP system design and integration, liaising with Financial Managers and ERP teams to align functionalities with business needs, support UAT, and ensure scalability and long-term operational efficiency. Overhauled financial data integrity by cleansing legacy data, aligning sub-ledgers with the general ledger, eliminating duplicate entries, and establishing a unified reporting framework for accurate financial reporting and ERP implementation. Monitored and reconciled key ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to maintain financial accuracy and operational consistency across the Group. Resolved 80% of intercompany trade discrepancies through targeted training, enhanced collaboration between finance, operations, and IT, and improved cross-functional reporting accuracy. Optimised financial and operational reporting by strengthening intercompany balancing, mitigating audit risks, and equipping leadership with real-time financial metrics to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Facilitated ERP training initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring cross-functional adoption, equipping teams to maximise system capabilities, and enhancing long-term efficiency and ROI.
EOHLine of Business Financial Manager
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2022Directed financial and operational strategy for 13 high-growth companies with a R50 million monthly turnover, optimising budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term financial performance. Provided strategic financial insights to Cluster and Business Unit Heads by analysing budget variances, forecasts, and cash flow reports, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational improvements. Evaluated the financial feasibility of new contracts, projects, and tenders, ensuring alignment with growth objectives, pricing strategies, and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional teams on key initiatives. Managed cash flow and liquidity by leading weekly forecasting, payment prioritisation, and supplier payment strategies to maintain financial stability and support strategic investments. Oversaw balance sheet reconciliations, identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance and enhance operational efficiency. Developed and mentored a team of 10 Financial Managers, fostering a high-performance culture, driving process improvements, and enhancing collaboration across financial operations. Led financial reporting and compliance for half-year and year-end cycles, ensuring IFRS adherence, overseeing the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, tax packs, and statutory reports, and collaborating with Financial Managers and auditors to resolve technical issues, mitigate risk, and uphold regulatory governance.
EOHFinancial Manager
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2021Managed financial operations for four companies, overseeing cash flow, budgeting, variance analysis, invoicing, accounts payable, and payroll processing to enhance efficiency and ensure cross-departmental alignment. Developed and implemented a cash flow forecasting system, improving short-term liquidity planning, aligning forecasts with actuals, and enabling proactive financial decision-making. Delivered monthly financial reports with actionable insights, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring alignment with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency. Implemented financial policies and process improvements, optimising workflows, strengthening compliance, and enhancing governance and financial stability. Administered payroll processing, resolving queries, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance, mitigating risks, and coordinating with HR for seamless employee onboarding and offboarding. Served as the primary financial liaison, addressing cross-departmental financial requests, aligning financial operations with strategic goals, and providing ongoing financial support to enhance operational stability.
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Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2014Nelspruit Area, South Africa
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Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013Nelspruit Area, South Africa
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