FLORENCE PEANE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
With a dynamic career spanning 13 years in diverse retail formats, I have established myself as a knowledgeable Regional Administration Manager adept at overseeing administrative operations and providing Financial analysis insights. My robust background is complemented by a proven ability to lead large teams, fostering collaborative environments, and demonstrating exceptional skills in people management and team development. I have extensive experience in Customer service and overall customer experience and journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4021
4021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Regional Administration Manager
Massmart T/a Massbuild
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw administrative functions for 13 stores across 3 provinces, ensuring alignment with regional strategy and communication with key stakeholders
- Continuously monitor the financial performance of stores in all areas (sales, margin, stock losses, expenses, P&L, productivity and personnel expenses, cost of sales and shrinkage results)
- Maintain accountability for compliance to the Regional Admin Manager's checklist and conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks as required
- Take accountability for the sustainability of all operational projects implemented in stores and
constantly measure against return on investment targets. - Provide direction and leadership and encourage and develop a culture of performance excellence with the store management teams.
Store Finance Manager
Makro-Vanderbijlpark
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Led a dynamic team of 100+ across six departments, driving a store with annual revenue of R1.4 billion and overseeing an expense base exceeding R140 million
- Directed and optimized the comprehensive finance support function, enforcing and enhancing policies and procedures
- Skillfully managed trade debtor complexities to ensure seamless large-scale sales operations
- Monitored and ensured adherence to all instore policies, procedures, and processes
- Proactively explored and implemented initiatives to enhance profitability
- Consolidate and interpret allocated store budgets, forecasts and actual performance
Admin Manager
Pick n Pay
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Senior manager and responsible for 5 Admin support departments
- Communicate and interprete admin key performance areas to the General Manager effectively
- Ensure adherence to correct service standards, focusing on frontline department excellence
- Manage and oversee staff including Kronos/wage staff, cash office, float office staff, inventory manager, frontline manager, and frontline staff
- Analyze and interpret monthly management accounts to drive informed decision-making and effective expense control strategies
- Assist in controlling stock levels and managing obsolete stock efficiently
Education
National Diploma - Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Commercial law, Statistics
Vaal University of Technology
Matric - Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics
Kanana Secondary School
Bcom Chartered Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management
North West University Potchefstroom
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Data Analysis
- Service Excellence
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Budgeting and expense monitoring
- Process Improvement
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/20/85
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
- EE Status: African Female
- Health : Good
Additional Information
I completed a Retail Management Program for Administration Managers with Pick n Pay.
I also completed the following short courses:
- Introduction to Industrial Relations
- Managing employees behaviors and performance
- Managers survival Kit
- Introduction to finance and management
- Financial reporting and budgeting
- SAP
Certification
Personal Mastery, Saffron Baggalay
Timeline
Regional Administration Manager
Massmart T/a Massbuild
08.2024 - Current
Crucial Coversations, Human Edge
05-2023
Personal Mastery, Saffron Baggalay
09-2022
Store Finance Manager
Makro-Vanderbijlpark
09.2017 - 07.2024
Admin Manager
Pick n Pay
03.2012 - 08.2017
Matric - Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics
Kanana Secondary School
National Diploma - Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Commercial law, Statistics
Vaal University of Technology
Bcom Chartered Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management
North West University Potchefstroom
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