Eminos Manyawi
Quellerina
Summary
To work for and lead an organisation that demands high standards and continuous improvement in strategic, operational, and financial performance, technological, stakeholder and personnel management as well as risk management, social, developmental, and environmental activities. To broaden my skills base, knowledge and enhance my ability to add value to business and public operations and strategies, to impart knowledge, transform, and contribute to humanity. International and cultural exposure. Serve organisation(s) that values and promotes work meaningfulness, stakeholder value and integrity. I wish to get meaning in a job, at a personal level.
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in [Area of expertise].
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Managing Director
Anglo-African Axion Accountancy and Consulting
05.2026 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive financial strategies for diverse client portfolios.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support business development efforts.
CFO & Executive Director: Finance
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), RSA
08.2017 - 05.2026
- Manage the overall Finance function encompassing, Financial Management, Financial Reporting (including consolidations), Payroll, Financial Aid Office, Receivables and Payables, Treasury, Budgeting, Management Accounting, Internal Controls, Assets and Stores, Supply Chain Management, Transport services, Reprography, Grants Office, Financial Analysis, and Insurance.
- Assist Vice Chancellor and the Executive Management Committee with the overall University strategy and performance plans.
- Chairperson of the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC).
- Member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Third-Stream Income Operational Committee.
- Employer appointed member of the Board of Trustees for the University Provident Fund.
- Professor Chris de Beer (Former Vice-Chancellor)
- Directed financial strategy aligning with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw budgeting process, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across departments.
- Developed financial policies enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with governance standards.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor: Operations
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), RSA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversaw and directed the entire built environment, security, infrastructure initiation and maintenance.
- Regular feedback to fellow executives and fellow senior managers on development.
- Institutional Human Resources Leadership.
- ICT Strategic and Operations Leadership.
- Responsible for overall University Communications and Marketing Strategy and Operations.
- Infrastructure and Built Environment, including Project Management, Gardening & Cleaning services.
- Security Department oversight.
- Dealing with and addressing students and community concerns and interaction.
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Manager: Finance
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, RSA
12.2012 - 07.2017
- Manage the overall financial management, reporting, revenue functions.
- Responsible for Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Development of policies and procedures and motivation to the Executive Committee and Audit Committee for recommendation to the Board.
- Management and preparation of the Agency’s budgets in line with the PFMA, DORA, the Company’s policy, and Treasury Regulations.
- Budgeting (ENE), expenditure estimates, re-prioritisation, forecasting and analysis.
- Led team in attaining and sustenance of a clean audit.
- Responsible for the Agency’s insurance portfolio and public liability administration.
- Management of Supply Chain Unit, including adherence to the policies and legislation.
- Risk Management of the function, mitigation, and registers.
- Co-ordinate outsourced internal and external audit activities.
- Achievements include streamlining business processes for the Agency and leading the realisation of the first unqualified and clean audits of the University financials culminating in excellence awards from the AGSA in two successive years.
- Mr. Sipho Khumalo (Chief Executive Officer)
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Led financial forecasting and analysis, enhancing decision-making capabilities across departments.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing departmental performance.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Metrobus (SOC) Limited (City of Johannesburg), RSA
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Standing invitee in the Board, the Audit, Ethics, and the Remuneration Committees
- Headed the IT function and developed Finance Strategy and Policies
- Spearheading the budgeting processes and liaison with the Shareholder Unit (CoJ)
- Staff training, motivation, and retention strategies
- Ms. Philipa Maduka (Executive: Governance & Company Sec)
- Directed financial strategy, aligning budget initiatives with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to drive long-term strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Deputy Director / Director – Financial Reporting
Dept. of Economic Development, RSA
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Preparation of Interim Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and GRAP.
- Part of team that led the department to an unqualified audit and sustained it.
- Assist with Financial Management strategy development and implementation.
- Stakeholder relationship management.
- Mentored trainee staff.
- Review / Approve General Ledger reconciliations monthly.
- Drafted and sort approval for 8 finance related policies.
- Review of the sub-ledgers, cashbook and fixed asset register reconciliation to the departmental general ledger (integrity).
- Ensuring the department complies with especially the PFMA, Treasury regulations procedures, controls and policies.
- Effective Management of the Accounts Payable function (accurate and timeous payment management).
- Providing support to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Preston Mabena (Chief Financial Officer)
- Led economic development initiatives to enhance regional growth and stability.
- Advocated for community engagement programs that align with economic goals.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
Financial Director
Nisida Technologies (ENG), RSA
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Set up and implemented the entire reporting and accounting system in accordance with IFRSs.
- Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and monthly management accounts packs and presentation to the executive committee.
- Responsible for budgeting and its analysis.
- Responsible for Company Secretarial services to the Board of Directors.
- Liaison with tax authorities, planning and efficiency.
- Introduced the company’s risk management and profiling system.
- Introduced the control and operational procedures manual.
- Responsible for interim and final external audit administration processes.
- Established a fully-fledged Credit Control function.
- Consolidation of group accounts and managing the treasury function.
- Standardised debtors, creditors, payroll reconciliations and external audits.
- Implemented the procedure manuals for both Operations and Finance.
- Mr. Gary Greeff (Managing Director)
- Streamlined financial reporting procedures, increasing accuracy and reducing turnaround time for stakeholders.
- Analyzed market trends to inform investment decisions, mitigating risks while maximizing returns on assets.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to drive financial planning initiatives, supporting long-term strategic objectives.
- Optimized capital allocation decisions by conducting rigorous investment analysis and risk assessments.
- Established robust KPI monitoring systems to track performance against targets, enabling proactive course corrections as needed.
- Guided company growth by securing financing options and negotiating favorable credit terms with banks and investors.
- Reduced operational costs through effective budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
Group Financial Manager
INNSCOR Snacks ((MANUFACTURING)), Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Financial Statements production and Statutory requirements fulfilment (IFRS compliance)
- Interpretation and Business analysis
- Part of the team that prepared for Innscor Fast Foods’ separate listing on the ZSE as Padenga
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Monitoring and evaluation of budgets
- Treasury Management and good Corporate Governance
- Managing the Operations and Finance teams
- Assist with strategy formulation
- Internal control systems improvement
- Payroll administration and reconciliation
- Group product costing and pricing review
- General ledger administration and Trial Balance Review
- Review Debtors and Creditors reconciliations (Inc. foreign)
- Flash and Quarterly Board Packs
- Led the Finance department team
- Liaison with the government’s Incomes and Pricing Committee.
- Mr. Thomas Chimanda (Group CFO)
- Mentored finance staff, promoting professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
- Analyzed market trends to inform investment strategies, capitalizing on growth opportunities as they arose while mitigating potential downfalls.
General Manager (Nandos Group - Zimbabwe)
INNSCOR Retail, Zimbabwe
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Co-ordinating the Brand Operations, Finance and Administrative functions
- Growth of Business’ market share
- Cost and process optimisation
- Growth of Business’ profitability
- Budget planning and control
- Competitor analysis
- Supplier/Customer relationship management
- Business planning and implementation
- Responsible for SBU’s staff development
- Administrative support to the Managing Director
- Liaison with International Franchisors.
Finance Manager and Group Cost / Management Accountant
INNSCOR Retail and Fast Foods
01.2002 - 05.2006
- Setting and implementing, sound, credible and progressive internal control systems within a high-risk retail environment.
- Assisted the Group Restructuring exercise (Change Management).
- Consolidation of foreign and local financial statements (Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Tanzania and Ivory Coast).
- Application and adoption of IFRSs for foreign operations.
- Stabilised the Infrastructure Function as added responsibility at SMU.
- Turnaround of Accounting functions, setting up and establishing such functions at SMU, CBTRA and Joburg Metrobus.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing cost-reduction initiatives across operations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
04.2000 - 12.2001
Trainee Accountant
Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries
05.1998 - 08.1999
Education
B Com Honours - Accounting
National University of Science and Technology
ZimbabweMaster’s in business administration - undefined
University of Zimbabwe
ZimbabweMSc Finance - undefined
Herriot Watt University
UKPost Graduate Diploma - Business Studies
Gordon Institute of Business Science
PhD - Finance
University of Pretoria
Senior Management Development Programme - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
RSAPost-Graduate Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
CIMA
London09-2012
Skills
- I have a proven track record both in private, university, quasi government, and public sectors Amongst others, my achievements include, being part of a team that spearheaded listing of Padenga (Tourism, retail and hospitality) on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, the New Business Model for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, projects delivery at SMU, performance improvements at Nando’s, Zimbabwe as a General Manager, financial planning and execution, specialised financial reporting and modelling, treasury departments establishment as well as management and investments, including setting up functions in supply chain management, business analysis and management accounting, scenario planning, turn around schemes and people management including unions and other key stakeholder negotiations
- I am an expert in Project Management and delivery, leadership, change management, technological transformation, people management (conflict, and negotiation) My master’s in financial management as well as PhD in Finance studies have equipped me with specialist knowledge in Mergers, Derivatives, Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial and Credit Risk of specialised fields like banking I have led teams in driving down costs, diversifying revenue streams, simplify finance processes, improve capital budgeting, mitigate risks, leverage on innovative technologies, and ultimately deliver long-term profitable business and value creation I have been responsible for the consolidations across several jurisdictions, strategic procurement, auditing, budgeting, and forecasting functions for both public sector entities and a Listed Group of Companies I am a Risk Management, Strategy, IFRS and GRAP reporting specialist
- I have been Head of Operations (Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and ICT) at Nando’s (Zimbabwe) and have also headed ICT Department as the CFO at Johannesburg Metro-Bus Further, besides Finance, I have headed Infrastructure, Security, Marketing and Communications, Human Resources Management, ICT, at SMU, and currently responsible for all finance functions including Reprography, Transport, Grants Operations and Reporting, Audits, Costing, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting and Strategic planning and implementation I serve on a number of boards (not paid) and report to a well-functioning Council of the University
- I am currently the acting DVC: Operations at SMU whilst the substantive CFO
- As an Executive at a growing University, I also acted and led teams in resource planning, strategic initiatives such as advancement, New Business Model and transformation as well as infrastructure management and funding I am responsible of an annual budget in excess of R3 billion per annum
- My experience gained include board and committees membership, board presentations, analytical work, leading projects, planning capability, infrastructure management and funding, risk management, devised growth, government priorities and processes including relevant legislation as well as financial viability strategies, negotiated a strategic partnership / alliance and advised in a merger transaction I have also nurtured networks assessing viable funding options; built relationships with bankers, PPPs, local universities and accounting professions administrators, government departments, captains of industry and the Accounting Standards Board in South Africa
- Other Key interventions
- I have participated or led teams in third stream income mobilization at SMU, PPPs engagements, general financial management including Treasury Management initiatives to enhance viability I have introduced novel budgeting mechanisms as a planning and control tool, used financial analysis as a tool for Management interventions, led teams in automation, digitisation and digitalisation
- Interpersonal Strengths
- A strong communicator with proven capacity to relate with people of different cultures, backgrounds, races, genders, and languages
- Excellent experience gained working in several African countries and studies in different countries in the globe including Europe, Africa, and the USA
- Improving processes, through automation, digitisation, waste reduction and leading teams
- Computer Literacy
- Highly competent in using Microsoft office applications I have extensive knowledge and experience in the use and implementation of ERP systems, including, Oracle, Pastel Evolution, ITS and SAP
- I am proficient in Caseware reporting, and other Accounting packages
- I am certified in Advanced Financial Modelling using Excel
- I have great grasp of general and application controls in an IT environment, change management as well as use of databases
- Technical knowledge
- Practical working knowledge of the SA Constitution, Higher Education Act, LRA, RSA Treasury Regulations, the PFMA (1999), PPPFA, DORA, FAIS, the South African Companies Act (2010), C-BRT Act, the Municipal Systems and Structures acts, the MFMA (2003), Public Audit Act, the Higher Education Act and the King ii - iv and Sarbanes Oxley provisions
- Specialist in IFRS, South African GRAP, US GAAP reporting and Strategic Management Accounting, Government, setting up Private-Public-Partnerships including negations and due-diligence, Private Sector and University operations management
- AI and Cyber security competence, HR Management principles and systems digitisation
- Financial Risk, Derivatives, Treasury Management and Mergers and Acquisitions expert
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Digital transformation
- Human resources management
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
- Turned around SMU’s financial position from technical and commercial insolvency to positive working capital and viability as a short to medium term intervention.
- Introduced a New Business Model as a long term financial sustainability plan 2019-2035 in use to this day.
- Delivered significant projects at SMU within record times, namely, student accommodation, the student cafeteria, and library amongst others.
- Stabilised Finance and Operations departments, including transport services, built environments as a leader at executive and senior management level.
- Turned adverse audit opinions into either unqualified or clean audits within a year at Department of Economic Development in Gauteng, Johannesburg Metrobus (SOC) Cross Border Road Transport Agency and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University proving real leadership and team building skills and sustaining them.
- Improved financial positions, performance, and capital structures in the private and public companies through liquidity, solvency, and profitability rations.
- Improved internal and financial controls, strategic, operational, technological, planning, governance and personnel imperatives progressively.
Certification
- Chartered Accountant (England and Wales): (ICAEW 3653511)
- Chartered Certified Accountant: (FCCA 0757386)
- Chartered Management Accountant: (CIMA 1-BDSN-53)
- Chartered Global Management Accountant: (CGMA)
- Harvard Business School - Executive Development Management Programme (2024): Strategy-Building & Sustaining Competitive Advantage
- Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting: (CIMA)
OTHER TRAINING ATTENDED RECENTLY
Advanced Strategic Project Management, Financial Modelling (certified), IFRS, GRAP, Corporate Governance and Boards Functioning, the Balanced Scorecard, Credit Risk, Derivatives, Financial Risk, leading disciplinary processes, Supply Chain Management in Public Sector setting, ESG training for CFOs. King V Report on Corporate Governance & Foundations.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Highly analytical and pay attention to detail.
- Strong people, technical management, financial and operational skills and experience.
- Creative problem solver and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Honest, reliable, responsible, high integrity and trustworthy.
- Deadline driven and Results focused.
- Team player and contributor.
- Proven leadership skills (contingent) and success driven.
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic and excellent people skills.
- Quick to adjust and adaptable.
Affiliations
- Member, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Higher Health (RSA).
- Member, Finance Committee of the Board of Universities: South Africa (USAf).
- Member, Accreditation of MBAs, BCom (Accounting), Postgraduate Diploma (Management Accounting) of Namibia Council on Higher Education.
- Former member of the ACCA advisory committee to the President.
- Supervisor, and Faculty member of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) studies at Gordon Institute of Business Sciences (GIBS), the University of Pretoria (RSA).
- Executive committee member for a number of organisations of a period of 18 years.
Timeline
Group Managing Director
Anglo-African Axion Accountancy and Consulting
05.2026 - Current
Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor: Operations
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), RSA
01.2025 - 08.2025
CFO & Executive Director: Finance
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), RSA
08.2017 - 05.2026
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Manager: Finance
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, RSA
12.2012 - 07.2017
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Metrobus (SOC) Limited (City of Johannesburg), RSA
07.2011 - 11.2012
Deputy Director / Director – Financial Reporting
Dept. of Economic Development, RSA
07.2009 - 07.2011
Financial Director
Nisida Technologies (ENG), RSA
06.2007 - 06.2009
Group Financial Manager
INNSCOR Snacks ((MANUFACTURING)), Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 05.2007
General Manager (Nandos Group - Zimbabwe)
INNSCOR Retail, Zimbabwe
06.2006 - 01.2007
Finance Manager and Group Cost / Management Accountant
INNSCOR Retail and Fast Foods
01.2002 - 05.2006
Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
04.2000 - 12.2001
Trainee Accountant
Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries
05.1998 - 08.1999
Senior Management Development Programme - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
PhD - Finance
University of Pretoria
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Studies
Gordon Institute of Business Science
MSc Finance - undefined
Herriot Watt University
Master’s in business administration - undefined
University of Zimbabwe
B Com Honours - Accounting
National University of Science and Technology
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
CIMA