Johanna Glauwdina Louw

Budget Management

• Prepared and managed annual operating and capital budgets of R350m for the Financial Intelligence Centre.
• Responsible for budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems.
• Determined, implemented, monitored and evaluated budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with unit heads and senior management.
• Monitored and analysed all business units budget spending to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Reduced financial variances and met National Treasury's objectives through financial reviews and well-implemented corrective actions.
• Advised the Budget Committee meeting on budget reprioritisation from operational savings.
• Provided detailed financial information and interpreted implications for performance and funding needs.

Financial Reporting

• Provided assurance to EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee relating to financial reporting, performance reporting and governance.
• Prepared annual financial statements, reports, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations (GRAP, PFMA and Treasury regulations).
• Maintained a clean audit outcome from the Auditor-General by developing, implementing and monitoring internal control, policies, and procedures.
• Monitored and managed cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial stability and sustainability.
• Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
• Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.

Business Management

• Provided financial support for development and implementation of the R700m waste management plan and capacity building programme within the tyre recycling sector to support government at national, provincial and local government spheres.
• Designed and implemented financially sustainable business models for the Waste Bureau of South Africa.
• Prepared and presented reports to the Minister to aid in key decision-making.
• Partnered with departmental teams to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and help execute.

Risk Management

• Manage implementation of the approved operational and strategic plans, policies, procedures and internal audit guidelines.
• Coordinated successful development and deployment of improved internal control systems.
• Served as subject matter expert for development and implementation of corrective action plans where substantial unnecessary loss resulted regularly from current policy.
• Engaged in complex data analytics, quality assurance and database management to quantify and substantiate observations and lend credence to proposed operational enhancements.

• Executed assigned business projects on behalf of the client according to client requirements.
• Provided advisory support to EXCO for development and implementation of company policies, risk governance and compliance.
• Assisted with preparation of Financial Statements and working paper files for external audit.
• Conducted internal audits on MDA Property Management information system.
• Assisted in development and evaluation of strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities, assessing their financial viability and potential impact on the company.

Finance Management

• Managed financial statement preparation and business activity reporting, promptly identifying errors.
• Performed accurate analysis of financial information, detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
• Prepared monthly property portfolio management accounts and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Analysed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.

Business Partnering

• Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis and advice.
• Supported all new and current SMMEs with capex and operational flows to ensure that investments and operational expenses are aligned with business strategy, appropriately allocated to legal entities and promote proper management thereof.

Project Management

• Delivered business cases and financial models for SMMEs and other relevant projects, across their lifecycle.
• Managed projects within authorised budget, approved time scales and agreed scope, whilst managing all risks to deliver on agreed quality standards and realising objectives and benefits of projects as per business case and/or terms of reference.

Finance Management

• Generated financial reports covering trend analysis and current expectations to assist management with key decision-making.
• Prepared for monthly and quarterly board meetings by creating reports on financial performance and presenting key insights.
• Responsible for drafting of financial statements and managing of audit process.
• Prepared monthly property portfolio management accounts and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Asset Management

• In control of development and interpretation of cost drivers, KPIs and benchmarks for Wingspan Commercial Property Fund of R4,2b. Provided advanced reporting on financial and operational performance of all fund properties as well as statistical and graphical analysis and reports on variances.
• Conducted detail cash-flow forecasting and fund cash-flow management undertakings, while proficiently assessing funds and share holding functions - Net asset value.
• Assisted with valuation of fund and share holding for asset acquisitions - Due diligence.

• Created organisational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
• Played instrumental role in providing complete financial management and accounting function for 28 public companies and 10 private companies, whilst efficiently supervising finance department staff.
• Administered monthly payroll activities for 300 + employees, calculated consultant's and financial advisor's weekly commission and also prepared IRP5's and IRP501 reconciliations at year-end.

• Analysed accounts, reconciling financial reports and records to verify accuracy.
• Analysed client financial statements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Assisted with planning, execution and finalisation of 35+ audit assignments annually.
• Developed and prepared audit documentation, drafting reports and financial statements for management review.
• Built and nurtured loyal client relationships through high-quality audit management and delivery.

• Completed regulatory and statutory returns with guidance from finance coordinator.
• Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Updated and maintained company's financial and accounting records and systems.
• Analysed client financial statements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Built and nurtured loyal client relationships through high-quality audit management and delivery.
• Looked over and finalised audit files, ensuring inclusion of attachments and documents.