ARNIE WOOLF
Financial Manager
Durbanville, Cape Town
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE I am a dynamic, energetic and motivated professional, with extensive experience as Financial Manager. My stable track record is a clear indication of my loyalty, dedication and sincere passion for the field. I have a proven track record of being a strong team leader within multicultural environments. I also have exceptional interpersonal skills as well as problem solving abilities using initiative and persistence. I can work as part of a team with above average communication abilities at all levels. Colleagues describe me as a reliable, dependable individual and an expert in the field, with an ability and eagerness to share my knowledge.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Manager
Iwayini Company
Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
04.2023 - Current
- Iwayini Company acquired Villiera Wines in April 2023. Iwayini Company also owns Neethlingshof
- Completed System Integration project from Ezywine to SAGE Evolution
- Still performing the same function of Villiera Wines position but it will be expanded to with the merger of the systems that are now done
Financial Manager
VILLIERA WINES
Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
05.1999 - 04.2023
- Report directly to the owners of the company and form part of the management team
- Responsible for the full accounting function and all financial aspects of the company
- Management and control of seven direct reports
- IT Systems (Implemented EzyWine Winery Software package, 2002)
- Monthly Management Reports and analysis thereof
- Created Sales Dashboards for customer profitability analysis
- Costings
- Cash flow (including management of Forex bank accounts)
- Investments
- SARS: Customs and Excise accounts
- Imports administration
- Foreign subsidiaries financial management (Villiera Wines purchased a wine farm in France during 2006 and Iwas responsible for all the financial functions of this business)
- SA Reserve Bank applications and feedback reports
- Forward exchange cover
- Salaries administration
- Taxation administration
- Provident fund administration
- Audits and liaison with external auditors
- Insurance cover and claims
- Ad hoc tasks (e.g Feasibility studies for new projects)
- Improved accuracy of commission payouts with implementation of process improvements.
Cost & Management Accountant
Swartland Winery
Malmesbury
10.1997 - 04.1999
- Monthly and Quarterly Management Reports
- Costing
- Budgeting
- Fixed Assets register
- Management over Creditors and wages
Government Accountant
SOUTH AFRICAN AIR
Pretoria and Cape Town
01.1989 - 09.1997
- RANK: Captain
- Management and control of personnel (10 employees)
- Budgeting and revisions of budgets
- Accounting of payments
- Non-Public Funds Management
- Quality assurance and Occupational Safety
- Liaise with other departments on the Airforce Base
Education
CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CGMA) -
04.2012 - 04.2012
The CGMA designation was established in 2012 by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
ASSOCIATE CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT -
06.1999 - 07.2004
B.Mil (Commercial) -
01.1990 - 12.1992
- The South African Military Academy is a military unit of the South African National Defence Force housing the Faculty of Military Science of the University of Stellenbosch.
- The qualification is awarded by The University of Stellenbosch
High School Diploma -
01.1986 - 12.1988
Skills
Excel Advanced (Including Dashboards)
undefinedTimeline
Financial Manager - Iwayini Company
04.2023 - Current
AICPA & CIMA - CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CGMA),
04.2012 - 04.2012
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - ASSOCIATE CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT,
06.1999 - 07.2004
Financial Manager - VILLIERA WINES
05.1999 - 04.2023
Cost & Management Accountant - Swartland Winery
10.1997 - 04.1999
University of Stellenbosch - B.Mil (Commercial),
01.1990 - 12.1992
Government Accountant - SOUTH AFRICAN AIR
01.1989 - 09.1997
Pionier High School - High School Diploma,
01.1986 - 12.1988
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