Sage Accounting
Jean-marí Cornelius
Financial Manager
Cape Town
Summary
- Experienced Financial Manager with a strong background in high-growth tech and service sectors.
- Key strengths include strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance.
- Skilled at improving processes by aligning people, systems, and technology.
- Known for strong leadership , adaptability, and delivering data-driven insights to support growth.
- Demonstrated success in financial reporting, risk management , and team collaboration .
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Financial Manager
Deaf Federation of South Africa
Cape Town
01.2014 - Current
- Optimized cash flow management to ensure operational liquidity
- Prepared and presented financial statements and variance reports to executive board and stakeholders to guide strategic decisions.
- Improved financial accuracy and transparency through audits, reconciliations, and streamlined reporting processes.
- Led budget planning , forecasting, and cost analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Developed and maintained financial models for accurate revenue and expense projections.
- Controlled R15 million budgets, implemented cost-saving measures , and enhanced financial efficiency.
- Designed and enforced accounting systems, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
- Managed payroll, benefits, and accounting data using financial software tools.
- Delivered timely financial reports (internal and regulatory), including cash flow projections and income statements.
- Identified process improvement opportunities by analyzing historical and real-time data, enhancing operational and reporting systems .
- Collaborated with external auditors, facilitating a smooth audit process by providing required documentation and addressing inquiries.
Senior Financial Controller
About IT (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Maintained strong cash flow by closely managing receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
- Collaborated across departments to achieve cost-reduction goals and enhance resource utilization.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining and automating reporting processes.
- Handled journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis for quarterly financial reporting.
- Managed daily financial operations in coordination with accounting teams.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Liezel Swart Attorneys
Pretoria
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries, and posted daily receipts and payments for efficient data processing.
- Processed journal entries, ensuring an accurate reflection of company finances in the general ledger.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Collaborated with external auditors, facilitating a smooth audit process by providing required documentation and addressing inquiries.
Education
B.Com Economics And Law -
Akademia
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Comprehensive financial analysis and reporting
Budget oversight
Financial management accounting
Employee relations and engagement
Expertise in financial modeling techniques
Budget and Cash flow analysis and management
Employee relations and engagement
Software
Sage Payroll
Microsoft Office
Certification
B Com Economics and Law
Additional Information
Deaf since birth
Timeline
B Com Economics and Law
11-2023
Financial Manager
Deaf Federation of South Africa
01.2014 - Current
Senior Financial Controller
About IT (Pty) Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2009
Accounting Bookkeeper
Liezel Swart Attorneys
01.2002 - 01.2007
B.Com Economics And Law -
Akademia
04.2001 -