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Group Financial Manager
Zotos ConstructionGroup Financial Manager
Mar. 2012 - Jul. 2016BryanstonGroup Financial Manager for (GFM): Zotos Brothers (Pty) Ltd http://www.zotos.co.za Zotos Projects (Pty) Ltd Fenster Aluminium (Pty) Ltd Aluminium http://www.fenster.co.za Thermo Glass (Pty) Ltd www.thermoglass.co.za Reported to the Owner and Managing Director Responsible for the Groups complete financial management and accounting functions. Worked very closely with the Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, IT and Production teams on efficiency and effective use of the cash flow. My responsibilities included the following: - GFM in conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor designed and implemented a integrated costing system using Candy and Buildsmart. The “Costing” system made a significant difference in the profitability and cost control of each project and improved project delivery by assisting in the planning of each project. - Production, Efficiency, Quality and Profitability GFM monitors quality, production time and cost “C, Q and T” drives the businesses profitability and cash flow. - Construction Development Liaise with financial institutions regarding application and distribution of development finance. Assist construction team with feasibility of new developments Form part of the professional team getting new projects of the ground Debtors and Creditors control, reconciliation and cash flow planning Operations, I also got involved in the construction operations, sales and marketing teams to improve efficiency and production which all has a effects cash flow planning - Revalue and improve internal control on on-going bases. - Report and investigate time variances regarding bond registrations, plan approvals and production progress which have a direct impact on cash flow and the efficiency. Report to the Owner financial performance, productivity and efficiency of each business. Makes suggestions to the owner and divisional GM on improving the financial, production and efficiency of the group. - Statutory reports and submission
Managing member of Finance, HR and Admin
Muvhuyu Projects and ConctructionManaging member of Finance, HR and Admin
Jun. 2006 - Feb. 2010Midrand- Setup and implemented internal controls for the business - Identify bottlenecks and risk by documenting the workflow of all processes - Design and implement a BBEE strategy - Prepare financial information for annual audit - Prepare information for BBEE audit annually - Train, admin and accounting staff - Statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) - Preparation of monthly management accounts - Implementing marketing strategy and branding of business. Designed the webpage and company profile - Implement budget procedures, variance control - Design a Human Resource strategy to develop and motivate staff + Design and implement Job descriptions (JD) + Design and implement a development plan for each of the JD + Design and implement a performance evaluation for each JD focusing on JD, interpersonal and personal skills. + Designed and implemented a reward/bonus scheme using the performance evaluation + Designed and implemented a competency framework and salary scale for each JD + Prepare CETA documents and skill development plan - Set-up a Business Plan and long-term strategy keeping in consideration short-term constrains - Designed and implemented and managed the IT of the business from the server to all users. - Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors on payments, concerns and efficiency - Muvhuyu build over 850 houses in the past 3 ½ years with a combined turnover of +- R130million rand
Financial Manager
Joint ProsperityFinancial Manager
Jun. 2003 - Jun. 2006Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Setup and implemented internal controls for the business - Prepare financial information for annual audit - Design a management system to automate the current workflow and to interface with account package - Train, admin and accounting staff - Statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) - Preparation of monthly management accounts and make suggestions to owners on improving productivity - Assist in implementing marketing strategy - Implement budget procedures, variance control - Being a fairly young consulting business where most of the overheads are highly qualified consultant, I had to design a numeration package for the consultants. - Set-up a Business Plan and long-term strategy keeping in consideration short-term constrains - Designed and implemented and managed the IT of the business from the server to all users.
Financial Director
Obsidian SystemsFinancial Director
May. 2001 - May. 2003Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Setup and implemented internal controls for the business - Prepare financial information for annual audit - Statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) - Preparation of monthly management accounts and report to board of directors and Archway (Venture Capital investor) - Assist in implementing marketing strategy - Implement budget procedures, variance control - Liaise with bank and Archway (Archway Venture Capital partner) cash flow needs and management - Design and implement a Human Resource strategy focusing on staff development and motivation (using Joint Prosperity) - Set-up a Business Plan and long-term strategy keeping in consideration short-term constrains
Financial Manager : Special Projects
Charter WrapmasterFinancial Manager : Special Projects
Aug. 1999 - May. 2001Johannesburg Area, South Africa-Controlled all financial and general management functions for special projects such as: Saxon Hotel, Sandhurst, Johannesburg - Financial control R120 million construction budget - Deployment of financial and IT systems - Handover of systems to management company - Assisted with project management www.saxon.co.za Shambala Game Reserve, Vaalwater - Financial control R150 million budget - Deployment of financial and IT systems - Game purchasing management - General and staff management - Staff deployment - Assisted with project management DNS Technologies, Pretoria - Financial control - Control of acquisition process - Development and deployment of financial systems for DNS - General and staff management
Management Accountant
FNB South AfricaManagement Accountant
Aug. 1998 - Aug. 1999Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Implementing activity based costing - Preparation of management accounts - Budget variance control - In charge of budget process
Financial Manager
Omnia HoldingsFinancial Manager
Apr. 1996 - Jul. 1998Lusaka, ZambiaSetup and implemented internal controls for: - Stocks – 70 000 tons, 30 depots, 3 different countries - Debtors control – 200 clients – turnover of $17 million - Banks – 10 accounts - Creditors – 30 creditors from 4 different countries Foreign Exchange Control System: - Set controls to prevent exchange losses - Took out forward cover contracts to guard against currency devaluation - Training of personnel - Payroll – local and expatriate staff ± 109 staff members - Capex management Preparing of management accounts: - Report to Managing Director and holding company in SA - Identifying , investigating and reporting budget variances - Assisting internal auditors (Omnia H/O SA) as well as Coopers and Lybrand's annual audit - Prepare yearly audit file for auditors - Assisting in setting up a marketing strategy
Product Accountant
InvestecProduct Accountant
Feb. 1995 - Apr. 1996Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Initially joined part time and then offered a permanent position (1 year) - Full accounting function - Preparing management accounts - Authorizing payment of dividends - Authorizing transfers to and from unit trust funds - Reconciling all accounts (bank, client etc) - Quarterly reporting to trustees

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