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Jean-marí Cornelius

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 Accounting

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 -

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