Hugo Conradie
Kempton Park
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Manager specializing in cash flow management, VAT audits, and financial reporting. Recognized for implementing streamlined processes that enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager – ASP Isotopes (US Listed), Pet Labs, Enlightened, Solar Partnerships (7 entities)
Jaltech
Johannesburg
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Financial Service Provider
- Produced quarterly management accounts for ASP/Pet Labs/Enlightened and monthly accounts for Solar Partnerships.
- Implemented new financial processes, systems, and reporting procedures.
- Posted journals (general, supplier, customer); handled invoicing and banking allocations.
- Prepared forecasts, reconciliations, and managed creditors and debtors.
- Supervised bookkeepers and payroll (salaries, wages, provisions, leave, bonuses, accruals, RMA).
- Authorised and loaded payments; updated fixed assets register (depreciation).
- Handled project cost allocations, budgets, and cash flow management.
- VAT reconciliations, annual tax submissions, and liaised with auditors and SARS audit requests.
- Reported directly to Financial Director and entity owners.
- Motivation for change: Would only move for a rare, golden opportunity.
- Financial Service Provider
Financial Manager
Jodan Construction
Johannesburg
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed full finance function for plant operations (accounts, payroll, reconciliations, journals, allocations).
- Oversaw two clerks and a storeman; handled cost allocations to plant, standing/operational time, and breakdown costs.
- Managed VAT compliance, VAT reconciliations, annual tax, and prepared statutory returns.
- Controlled fleet cards, fixed assets register, and budgets.
- Implemented processes and financial systems for efficiency improvements.
- Reported to Plant Manager, Financial Director, and Owner.
- Attended to SARS audits and liaised with auditors.
- Motivation for change: Accepted a better offer closer to home.
Financial Manager
Busch Vacuum Solutions & Properties
Johannesburg
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed financial accounts and prepared monthly reporting, budgeting, and asset tracking.
- Prepared audit files up to draft stage and liaised with auditors.
- Posted journals; analysed and corrected account variances.
- Oversaw creditors, allocations, debtors, and payroll; authorised payments on FNB.
- Created new suppliers, maintained GAAP-compliant reporting, and updated BMIS.
- Supervised clerks; maintained fixed asset register and provisions (leave, bonus, RMA).
- Managed cash flows, accruals, VAT reconciliations, and annual tax submissions.
- Controlled imports, exports, foreign payments, and exchange rates.
- Handled stock takes, booking, and revaluation of stock.
- Oversaw CAPEX processes and responded to SARS audit documentation requests.
- Produced daily financial/operational reports (fleet, credit cards, expense claims).
Financial Manager / Accountant
Sandton Plant Hire Group (Almar Investments)
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed accounts of Almar Investments and group entities.
- Produced monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
- Drafted audit files for auditors and liaised during audits.
- Posted journals, reconciled accounts, and ensured balance sheet accuracy.
- Oversaw creditors, payments, debtors, and payroll; approved payments.
- Supervised and trained bookkeepers/accountants; implemented financial processes.
- Maintained fixed asset register; managed provisions, leave, bonuses, accruals, RMA.
- Handled wage advances, staff loans, cash flows, accruals, VAT reconciliations, annual tax (incl. learnerships), PAYE, UIF.
- Attended to SARS audits and queries.
- Monitored CAPEX and resource allocation across plant hire operations.
Countries Financial Accountant
Cashbuild
07.2011 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Retail – Southern Africa
- Managed financials for 10+ stores across multiple countries.
- Prepared accruals, reconciliations, cash flows, and journal entries.
- Produced management accounts and audit files.
- Handled VAT reconciliations and compliance in all operating countries.
- Trained finance staff and implemented improved procedures across finance.
- Oversaw fixed assets, payroll assistance, and internal stock adjustments.
- Approved refunds and payments; processed intercompany exports.
- Maintained daily cash clearings and balance sheet accuracy.
- Drove cost-saving initiatives, improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Supported auditors and responded to SARS queries/audits.
- Motivation for change: Career progression into a management role.
- Retail – Southern Africa
Trainee Accountant
Alchemy Audit Services
Johannesburg
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Conducted audits, prepared financial statements, and posted journals.
- Liaised with clients regarding audit requirements.
- Performed stock takes, processed accounts, and handled tax computations.
Trainee Accountant
Nexia International
Johannesburg
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Accounting & Consulting
- Audit trainee across multiple industries.
- Prepared financial statements, audit working papers, and reconciliations.
- Supported senior auditors in client-facing work.
- Accounting & Consulting
Education
B. Compt. - Financial Accounting
UNISA
12-2022
Matric - Grade 12
Hoërskool Jeugland
12-2004
Skills
- Financial Management
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Treasury Management
- WIP Accounting
- Project Accounting
- CAPEX Control
- VAT Audits
- PAYE Audits
- UIF Audits
- SARS Audits
- Statutory Compliance
- IFRS Compliance
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Inventory Control
- Stock Control
- Payroll Management
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Audit Preparation
- Audit Liaison
- ERP Systems
- Accounting Systems
- SAP
- MS Dynamics GP
- Sage X3
- NetSuite
- Accpac
- Pastel
- Caseware
- Quick GL
- Syspro
- Sage Accounting
- MS Excel
- Data Analysis
- MS Word
- MS Outlook
- Banking Platforms
- Payroll Systems
- Cloud-based Accounting Systems
- IT Knowledge
- PC Technician
- Networking
- Systems Implementation
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Afrikaans, Fluent
Software Technical Proficiencies
SAP, MS Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Sage X3, NetSuite, Accpac, Pastel, Caseware, Quick GL, Syspro (exposure), Sage Accounting (Online), MS Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, ODBC integration), MS Word, MS Outlook, Banking Platforms (FNB, Standard Bank), Payroll Systems, Cloud-based Accounting Systems (Sage Online, QuickBooks), A+ PC Technician, N+ Networking, Systems/Software Implementation
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8610295063083
- Citizenship: South African Citizen
Timeline
Financial Manager – ASP Isotopes (US Listed), Pet Labs, Enlightened, Solar Partnerships (7 entities)
Jaltech
04.2024 - Current
Financial Manager
Jodan Construction
10.2023 - 03.2024
Financial Manager
Busch Vacuum Solutions & Properties
09.2021 - 08.2022
Financial Manager / Accountant
Sandton Plant Hire Group (Almar Investments)
02.2018 - 08.2022
Countries Financial Accountant
Cashbuild
07.2011 - 01.2018
Trainee Accountant
Alchemy Audit Services
03.2011 - 07.2011
Trainee Accountant
Nexia International
02.2008 - 02.2011
B. Compt. - Financial Accounting
UNISA
Matric - Grade 12
Hoërskool Jeugland
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