Gernelle Smith

• Management of a team consisting of 4 to 7 people.
• Supply chain key focus areas:

Logistics.

Business waste.

Supply chain overheads, fixed assets.

Stock Reporting.

• Management of month-end processes and P&L reporting.
• Strategic business partnering with the relevant supply chain team regarding finance-related queries, decision support, and business cases.
• Overseeing stock count processes and fixed asset verification.
• Accounting and reporting of capex and CWIP.
• Ensure strict adherence to controls, and implement mitigating actions where risks are identified.
• Cost performance, savings, budget tracking, and target setting.
• Involved in long-term strategic planning and providing insightful analytics.
• Ensure the accuracy of the monthly financial forecast.
• Maintaining balance sheet hygiene and risk management.
• Analyze financial results, key trends, and be able to assess current and future business risks.
• Provide support during external, internal and corporate audits.

• Enhanced management reporting on performance against forecasts and budgets.
• Executed accurate bottom-up budgeting with business partners, including warehouse and transport managers.
• Established performance targets with business partners, emphasizing cost per ton reduction.
• Conducted long-term strategic planning to align with organizational goals.
• Analyzed service provider reports to identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitored savings against targets to ensure financial objectives were met.
• Facilitated month-end close processes and raised monthly provisions and accruals.
• Managed external supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contracts and timely invoicing.

• Coordinated responses to audit queries, ensuring timely engagement with external auditors.
• Prepared Annual Financial Statements to comply with regulatory standards.
• Addressed action points from internal audit reports to enhance operational efficiency.
• Calculated current and deferred taxes to maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Presented balance sheet review files, ensuring balance sheet hygiene is maintained.
• Assisted business units with accounting inquiries to support decision-making.
• Managed intercompany transactions to streamline financial processes.
• Conducted BBBEE reporting to meet compliance requirements.

• Supervised audit team of 3-4 members to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Managed client portfolio, consistently achieving audit and assurance performance objectives.
• Reviewed audit plans and outputs to maintain compliance with technical IFRS standards.
• Coached audit staff through training and on-the-ground support to enhance knowledge.
• Identified strategies to strengthen client relationships and deliver additional value.
• Ensured adherence to internal and external audit regulations throughout projects.
• Provided consultancy assistance to clients on an ad-hoc basis for enhanced service.
• Achieved team budgets while meeting business plan objectives effectively.

• I served my 3 years trainee Accountant articles at Mazars.
• I was afforded the opportunity to do a 3 month secondment in Mazars Singapore.
• I was promoted to Audit senior after my articles.