Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admin Manager
Marubeni Middle-East & Africa Power Lted
Johannesburg
2014.09 - 2023.06
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders and suppliers through account development.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Managed senior-level personnel working in accounting and operations.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Start up and set up of office
Implementing of all processes to incorporate the Corporate standards
Accountant
Ukuethemba Holdings
Johannesburg
2013.06 - 2013.10
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Operations Manager
SunGard Systems (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
2010.06 - 2013.05
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Improvement of BEE procurement score from 46 % to 82 % within a year
Financial Manager
Relational Database Consulting
Johannesburg
2008.05 - 2010.05
Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
Created year-end audit book for CPA firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.
Improved revenue compliance with corporate revenue standards.
Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
Developed annual budgets in collaboration with Financial director and Managing director.
Day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
Proposed and achieved cost savings by reducing product return rates.
Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
Collection of 95 % of all debt within 30 days
Accountant
W G Wearne Ltd
Johannesburg
2007.09 - 2008.05
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Implemented a
Various Roles
First National Bank
Johannesburg
1995.10 - 2007.08
Banking clerk:
General Queries of customers resolved for credit card (eg interest calculations etc)
Project Administrator:
Set up and manage a project to be able to run a card system, used for suppliers
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Financial Accounting officer
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
General Ledger reconciliations
Management of team
Assistant Management accountant
Monthly reports for the EXCO team, for each department in Call Center's performance
Relationship Analyst
Dealing with business customers on their banking needs
Education
Bachelors in Business Management And Leadership - Economics / Business Management General
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein
2004.01 - 2014.06
Certificate in Cost & Management Accounting - Management Accounting
IACSA
Cape Town
2000.01 - 2002.12
High School Diploma -
Roodepoort High School
Roodepoort
1991.01 - 1994.12
Skills
Project Management
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Certification
Certified Tax practitoner
Timeline
Admin Manager
Marubeni Middle-East & Africa Power Lted
2014.09 - 2023.06
Accountant
Ukuethemba Holdings
2013.06 - 2013.10
Operations Manager
SunGard Systems (Pty) Ltd
2010.06 - 2013.05
Financial Manager
Relational Database Consulting
2008.05 - 2010.05
Accountant
W G Wearne Ltd
2007.09 - 2008.05
Bachelors in Business Management And Leadership - Economics / Business Management General
University of The Free State
2004.01 - 2014.06
Certificate in Cost & Management Accounting - Management Accounting
IACSA
2000.01 - 2002.12
Various Roles
First National Bank
1995.10 - 2007.08
High School Diploma -
Roodepoort High School
1991.01 - 1994.12
Certified Tax practitoner
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