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Gert Van Onselen

Financial Executive
Durban

Summary

Accomplished Marketing committed to helping small businesses achieve financial success. Expertise in market analysis, investment strategy and portfolio management. Detail-oriented and tech-savvy professional proficient in most international accounting software.

Dedicated Finance Professional with 26 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Demonstrated talents in customer orientated strategies and creating impactful strategies to achieve business objectives and increase revenue. Excellent leadership skills with business optimization expertise.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

CP Crane Hire International
Durban

Financial Executive
04.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching new operating opportunities within greater Africa continent.
  • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data of 7 international accounting offices and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
  • Oversaw 150 administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
  • Used Pastel to manage employee payroll and benefits such as bonuses and commission incentive programs.
  • Establish new greenfield projects in 7 African States inclusive of financial controls at all foreign offices in Africa.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements

Barloworld Logistics Ltd

National Financial Manager
07.2008 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Implementation of National stock control software system at 8 national offices including budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies and controls.
  • Led group financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
  • Drafted monthly and annual reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
  • Build customer base of some 1500 active customers. Overall responsible for success and strategic business expansions.
  • Controlled $20000 annual budget
  • Drove analytics and data consistency with expanded reporting, analysis and revenue forecasting support

Illovo Sugar Ltd

Financial Manager
07.1998 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Developed strategic partnerships with 55 key industry players, enhancing product offerings for clients.
  • Managed team of financial analysts, fostering collaborative environment for continuous improvement.
  • Streamlined financial reporting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized financial problem solving.
  • Responsible and managed outsourcing of division to Barloworld Logistics Ltd.

Education

Aliwal-North High School
Aliwal North, Cape Province, South Africa

Bachelor of Science
04.2001

University Overview

  • Tax and Estate planning at Unisa, South Africa
  • Microsoft Excel advanced
  • Microsoft Presentations
  • Various ERP software programs

Skills

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

Costing and Integration Planning

Budgeting and Financial Management

Customer Care

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Microsoft Office

Supervision and Leadership

Remote Office Availability

Problem Resolution

Timeline

Financial Executive
CP Crane Hire International
04.2013 - Current
National Financial Manager
Barloworld Logistics Ltd
07.2008 - 03.2013
Aliwal-North High School
Bachelor of Science
04.2001
Financial Manager
Illovo Sugar Ltd
07.1998 - 06.2008
Gert Van OnselenFinancial Executive