Bianca Holtzkampf

• 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.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
• Oversee financial operations for a group of seven entities across four countries.
• - Manage financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• - Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• - Implement financial controls and risk management strategies.
• - Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

Provided financial consulting services to clients, including Bidvest and RBS Insurance.

- Conducted financial analysis, process improvement, and risk assessment.

- Developed and implemented financial controls and reporting mechanisms.

- Advised clients on strategic financial decision-making.

• Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
• Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
• Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
• Created year-end audit book for CPA firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.Led the financial management function for a multinational organization.
• - Developed and implemented financial strategies to support business objectives.
• - Directed financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting processes.
• - Provided financial guidance to senior management and board members.
• - Received recognition as the Best Financial Manager in 2008.

- Provided strategic guidance to senior management.

- Managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in increased profitability.

- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency.

• Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
• Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
• Performed analytical review of audit documents such as Type.
• Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
• Rated as exceeding expectations
• Accolades included most bilable hours
• Seconded to Australia for 3 months
• Seconded to Vergelegen Wines, Anglo American Group, to assist with budgets
• Clients included PenBev (Coca-Cola), Auto Atlantic (Barlow World), Cisco (Murray & Roberts), Continental China, Arrabella Hotel Group