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Hano Liebenberg
Financial Manager
Hermanus,Western Cape
Summary
Financial manager with over 20 years of successful experience in accounting and taxation. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in auditing industry. Strengths in problem solving and financial analysis backed by training in bookkeeping. Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Anthonissen Financial Services
Somerset West, Western Cape
01.2018 - Current
- Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment for example transport client with R200 million turnover.
- Secured organizational integrity and service standards through development and implementation. Control sheets are summarized to ensure accounting balances to taxation submissions.
- Supported organizational expansion, establishing systems and strategies for on boarding and accommodation of new employees. Attending interviews and on the job training.
Management Accountant
Tiger Management Services, Langeberg & Ashton Foods
Paarl, Western Cape
10.2012 - 12.2017
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy. Tiger Brands monthly general ledger reviews.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations. New reporting format in line with Tiger Brands standard policies and procedures.
- Resolved financial and tax issues and maximized customer satisfaction scores. 90% customer satisfaction score.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues. No bad debts for employer the period I worked for the company.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes. This is for the interim and final audit. Final audit finalized within 14 days after yearend.
- Tax packs and Audit and Management Packs.
Cost Accountant
Langeberg and Ashton Foods (Pty) Ltd – Ashton
Ashton, Western Cape
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Designed monthly and annual budgets for points of production for canned fruit products, including design, labor and manufacturing.
- Collaborated with financial manager s for full compliance with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Accurately prepared annual financial statements.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Audit Manager
Aucamp Scholtz Lubbe Inc
Somerset West, Western Cape
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Training staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness. Sage Pastel Accounting and CaseWare Working Papers.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation in the form of a management letter.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
Audit Manager
Vosloo Management Services
Welkom, Free State
01.2002 - 08.2007
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts. Clients increased sales by 5%.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
Education
CA (SA) - SAICA CA Exam 1 And 2
SAICA
Welkom 01.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Compt Honours - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Economy
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State 01.1995 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Wessel Maree High School
Odendaalsrus, Free State 01.1994 - 12.1994
Skills
Budgeting and financial management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Decreased company costs by 10% through accurate financial modeling, budgeting and process improvements.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved stock taking problems which led to reduction of stock write offs.
Software
Sage Pastel Accounting and Payroll
Oracle R12 ERP
Draftworx
Microsoft Office
Certification
Chartered Accountant South Africa
Interests
Running and cycling
Additional Information
Reference numbers are available on request.
Timeline
Financial Manager
Anthonissen Financial Services
01.2018 - Current
Management Accountant
Tiger Management Services, Langeberg & Ashton Foods
10.2012 - 12.2017
Cost Accountant
Langeberg and Ashton Foods (Pty) Ltd – Ashton
10.2011 - 09.2012
Audit Manager
Aucamp Scholtz Lubbe Inc
09.2007 - 09.2011
CA (SA) - SAICA CA Exam 1 And 2
SAICA
01.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Compt Honours - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2004 - 12.2004
Audit Manager
Vosloo Management Services
01.2002 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Economy
University of The Free State
01.1995 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Wessel Maree High School
01.1994 - 12.1994
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