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Anel Laubscher

Cape Town,South Africa

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial reporting analysis and business intelligence tools integration. Demonstrates strong financial governance and critical evaluation of financial information, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Passionate about team management and mentoring, fostering a collaborative work environment. Resilient under high-pressure conditions, with a deep understanding of the cash management and forex markets and adept at managing accounts payable and receivables. Committed to continuous learning to enhance skills and drive organisational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance & IT Systems Manager

Irvin & Johnson
Cape Town, Western Cape
07.2015 - Current
  • Operations Financial Management for Supply Chain and Logistics, including management and reporting on spend, initiating projects to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Management of Commercial Finance, including pricing controls, claims oversight, profitability and customer reporting.
  • Capital spend management, ensuring governance of approvals and monitoring of projects.
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis of full monthly results, including year-end reporting.
  • Quarterly forecast and annual budget preparation, reporting and analysis.
  • IT Systems management, leading all IT Systems projects, implementation and sign off, including implementation of BI reporting.
  • Implementing BI tools for tracking and reporting of financial results and profitability, including Power BI.
  • Maintenance of robust financial controls, including SAP GRC and CSA across the full finance function.
  • Credit Management and full Accounts Receivable function management.
  • Accounts Payable function and vendor management.

Group Finance Manager

Irvin & Johnson
Cape Town, Western Cape
12.2011 - 07.2015
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Ensured timely preparation of annual financial statements and reports.
  • Consolidated integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
  • Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with external auditors for smooth completion of audit processes.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for board meetings and investor relations.

Finance Manager

Heinz Foods
Paarl
04.2009 - 11.2011
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
  • Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Led forecasting exercises to anticipate future business needs.
  • Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
  • Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
  • Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
  • Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
  • Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.


Education

CA (SA) -

South African Institude of Chartered Accountants
South Africa

B. Accounting Hons -

University of KwaZulu Natal

B. Accounting -

University of Stellenbosch

Skills

  • Financial reporting analysis
  • Business Intelligence (BI) tools integration
  • Passionate about team management and mentoring
  • Strong financial governance
  • Critical evaluation of financial information
  • Resilient under high-pressure working environment
  • Motivation to continually learn
  • Forex market understanding
  • Accounts Payable and Receivables management

Timeline

Finance & IT Systems Manager

Irvin & Johnson
07.2015 - Current

Group Finance Manager

Irvin & Johnson
12.2011 - 07.2015

Finance Manager

Heinz Foods
04.2009 - 11.2011

CA (SA) -

South African Institude of Chartered Accountants

B. Accounting Hons -

University of KwaZulu Natal

B. Accounting -

University of Stellenbosch

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