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Reach Digital HealthChief Financial Officer
Feb. 2025City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Construct EducationFinance Director
Jul. 2023 - Aug. 2024City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaIn this position, a significant part of my role involved managing and aligning financial processes to meet regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions (US, UK & SA), ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• I managed financial accounting and ensured all regulatory filings and audits were completed accurately and on time.
• I developed and delivered monthly management reports to support optimised financial performance and inform strategic decision-making for the organisation.
• I played an integral role in creating annual budgets, contributing to business planning, and continuously enhancing reporting infrastructure for improved operational efficiency.
The LearningChair of the Board of Trustees
May. 2021Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaIn my role as Board Chair of The Learning Trust, I work closely with the Executive Director and board members to provide strategic leadership and governance, ensuring the organisation effectively supports the After School sector in South Africa.
• I lead the board in defining and championing our vision for high-quality, inclusive education, aligning our initiatives with our charitable objectives.
• I oversee the development and implementation of strategies that enhance the capacity of After School programmes, fostering sustainable organisations that serve under-resourced communities.
• I ensure robust oversight of our operations and performance, including effective financial management.
• I engage with stakeholders to ensure our decision-making is informed by meaningful collaboration and addresses the needs of the children and youth we serve.
Africa Resource CentreDirector: Finance And Operations
Sep. 2020 - Aug. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaIn this position, a large part of my job is working closely with the CEO and our leadership team to develop impactful organisation strategies for growing the business and for improvements in the firm.
• I developed and offered to senior management recommendations inclusive of cashflow runway, use of an overhead recovery rate, and various funder contribution opportunities.
• A very important duty is the monitoring compliance for control in finance functions, standards in accounting, tax, and legal requirements and ensure that we are solving any gaps in breaches.
• Closely collaborates with other team members to prepare and complete our annual budget to all appropriate commitments are being addressed and met.
• I carry out training and coach our managers to increase their performance by using KPIs.
• Also make sure that we are providing the required resources for ongoing projects so we obtain the best possible results.
The LearningMember Board of Trustees
May. 2020 - May. 2021City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The Learning TrustMember Board of Trustees
May. 2020 - May. 2021City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
ProSyra (Pty) LtdDirector: Financial Advisory Services
Mar. 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaAt ProSyra, we tackle complex social and economic challenges using a multi-faceted approach tailored to address these issues sustainably, ethically, and uniquely. • My diverse experience across corporate, NGO, and philanthropic sectors enables me to analyse problems from various perspectives and devise holistic solutions.
• I focus on fostering cooperation, interdependence, and creativity among stakeholders, even when they may not initially appear to be a natural team.
• A critical part of my role involves promoting collaboration and alignment to solve problems effectively and create lasting impact.
• I believe that with the right approach, any challenge can be addressed in a way that benefits all parties involved.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Africa NPCProgramme Officer
Jun. 2018 - Feb. 2020Cape Town Area, South AfricaThis position required me to seek out, obtain, and disburse rewarded grant funds, documentation for proposals, and oversight in managing the goals of the grants.
• I was instrumental in the completion of the Data Driven District Dashboard Programme (DDD) and Gradesmatch by the inclusion of 1M learner data files, so the Dashboard had 11.5M of the 12M learner records captured in South Africa.
• Regularly reviewed grantee financial statements and their proposed budgets so there was proper alignment in the scope and mission of the project.
• Received recognition by the Director General of the National Department of Education as the flagship programme in South Africa that was supported by the Department.
New Leaders FoundationManager - DBE Stakeholder Engagement & Special Projects
Jun. 2017 - May. 2018Johannesburg Area, South Africa• I developed key relationships with stakeholders at the Department of Basic Education (DBE) by promoting the benefits and embracing the ownership for the DDD.
• I was a conduit between the DDD Provincial Managers, PEDs, and the DBE on various national activities whereby the DDD Programme was accepted at the highest level of decision making.
• I identified situations for execution of DDD special projects and this data was used by the National DBE Monitoring and Evaluation unit in the design of interventions and programs in the areas of science, technology, English, and math.
• DDD data was utilized by the Eastern Cape Province for those schools needing support for the National Senior Certificate that then moved the Province from last place to sixth of nine such Provinces in a two year period.
Absa GroupVP: Projects Financial Decision Support (WIMI)
Jun. 2015 - May. 2017Johannesburg Area, South Africa• I supported all facets of projects including the complete oversight of budgets and provided detailed responses to project managers as they had requested.
• A large part of the position was the compilation of monthly summaries of 48 to 53 ongoing projects being conducted by 11 business units.
• I revamped the Financial Decision Support division that enhanced the content of the internship programme. Also, this effort streamlined the initiation of projects, and provided for rectification of many historical non-compliance issues.
Absa GroupAVP: Capital Expenditure & Costs (WIM)
Mar. 2014 - Jun. 2015Morningside, Sandton• Regularly collaborated with the Programme and Portfolio Managers to offer support in management of the projects financials.
• Championed and put in place a transfer pricing model for the business unit, authored and implemented a user-pay model for Shared Services, and this resulted in greater accuracy of budgeting and control of costs.
Absa GroupManagement Accountant (Wealth Mngmt)
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2014Sandton• I developed management information for cost reporting at the Exco and Manco levels.
• Started a zero-based cost budgeting process at the cost centre level. This identified any mismanagement of funds, provided for a better way to allocated resources for projects, and the elimination of any non-cash generating costs.
Edge GrowthHead: Finance
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2013Sandton
DeloitteManager: Special Services Group
Aug. 2008 - Apr. 2012City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAs a financial management and accounting specialist, I provided expertise in managing and improving financial operations across various sectors. • I specialised in accounting management, ensuring accurate and reliable financial records to support decision-making.
• I conducted in-depth financial analysis and forecasting to identify opportunities for growth and mitigate risks.
• I developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline processes and strengthen internal controls.
• My role included cash management, budgeting, and driving cost reductions to enhance financial efficiency.
• I had a proven track record in reconstructing accounts and integrating technology to modernise financial systems.
• I ensured strict regulatory compliance and implemented strategies for continuous efficiency improvements in financial operations.
DeloitteAssistant Manager
Jun. 2006 - Jul. 2008City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Revision, planning and documentation of company back-office processes
- Preparation and submission of statutory documents - Preparation of Job orders and Purchase requisitions
- Monthly accounting on Pastel Express/Partner 2006
- Maintenance of the company financial records
- Preparation of Management Accounting reports
Mybeat InteractiveFinancial Administrator
May. 2005 - May. 2006City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Preparation of budgets and forecasts - Revision, planning and documentation of company back-office processes - Preparation and submission of statutory documents - Preparation of Job orders and Purchase requisitions - Monthly accounting on Pastel Express/Partner 2004 - Maintenance of the company financial records - Preparation of Management Accounting reports
BizFinSenior Accountant
Jul. 2003 - Apr. 2005City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Preparation of annual financial statements - Preparation of audit packs for external auditors - Preparation and submission of statutory documents - General bookkeeping on Pastel Express/Partner 2004
De BeersResearch Lab Intern
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1998City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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