Johannes Eloff
Financial Manager
Kuilsriver
Summary
Resourceful Financial Manager adept at supporting high growth technology and service organizations. Skilled in aligning people, processes and technology to achieve continuous improvement in operational processes. Well-versed in providing analytics with insight and influencing decisions that support growth and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Manager
Autonet
03.2008 - Current
- Oversee the bookkeeping of 5 Close Corporations, 6 Trusts, 4 Companies. Do the capturing of 12 of these businesses, some does only have 1 entry per month Capturing all the expenses, payments, bank statements, and doing the reconciliations. Monitored expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and acted upon errors. Managed cash flow to optimize liquidity and ensure availability of funds for operational needs. Reviewed and approved all financial transactions, maintaining strict control over expenditures. Administered payroll operations, guaranteeing timely and accurate employee payments. Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements. Controlled expenditure, oversaw recordkeeping and monitored compliance with standards. Executed year-end audits, working with external auditors to confirm clean financial audits and implementing any improvement suggestions promptly. Trained and supervised finance team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Produced year-end financial statements in line with regulatory standards. Monitored cash flow forecasts, implementing measures to ensure liquidity and operational effectiveness. Trained and mentored junior finance team members in accounting processes to enhance overall team performance. Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, achieving clean audit reports. Oversaw investments, operating cash, credit cards and all treasury functions. Liaised with senior management to report on financial status, offering insights and guidance on fiscal matters. Coordinated smooth operation of monthly payroll, facilitating timely employee payments. Identified financial data discrepancies, investigated causes and proposed solutions. Oversaw all financial business affairs, verifying they are conducted legally and professionally with full regulatory compliance. Streamlined accounting procedures, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to support business objectives. Oversaw budget preparation and management, closely monitoring expenditures to maintain financial health. Managed inventory control systems, reducing wastage and optimising asset utilisation for enhanced profitability. Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Identified opportunities for cost-reduction and conducted reviews and evaluations to assess impact and feasibility. Consulted with managers and chief executive to understand financial situation. Arranged and processed accurate and on-time VAT returns to HMRC. Spearheaded the implementation of new financial software, improving data analysis and reporting capabilities. Cultivated relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure funding and manage corporate accounts. Handled customer and employee finance queries, complaints and concerns, resolving with balanced solutions. Reported on financial status to guide decision-making and budget formulation. Collated, prepared and interpreted reports, budgets, accounts and financial statements to assist senior management decision-making. Liaised with banks and financial institutions to secure funding and manage corporate finance activities. Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions. Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing report preparation time by 30%
F & I Manager
Autonet
03.2008 - Current
- Built strong business relationships through regular communication and exceptional service. Monitored compliance with internal and external risk management standards. Performed daily maintenance of loan applicant database. Educated customers about conditions of credit and loans, repayment requirements and loan periods. Answered customer inquiries concerning credit standing, loan balances and penalties. Advised customers on best available loan products and credit options. Ensured accuracy of information within risk frameworks and reporting processes. Submitted credit and loan applications to underwriters for verification and recommendations. Negotiated with insurers to secure optimal coverage for identified risks. Fostered a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement within the organisation. Built knowledge about latest banking products and services through ongoing training. Managed flow of applicants through approval process, completing continuous reviews and corrects to minimise delays. Built and maintained risk awareness amongst staff by providing ongoing support and training. Executed loan origination process by ordering credit reports, conducting appraisals and reviewing preliminary title reports. Interviewed individuals to collect missing details for applications. Contacted financial and credit institutions to obtain and validate customer information. Created and implemented robust company credit policies, limiting financial risk. Oversaw operational and compliance risks with robust compliance assurance processes. Implemented advanced software tools for real-time risk monitoring and reporting.
Education
Diploma - Cost and Management Accounting
Technikon SA
PretoriaSkills
Interests
Hiking, Gardening, Painting
Timeline
Financial Manager
Autonet
03.2008 - Current
F & I Manager
Autonet
03.2008 - Current
Diploma - Cost and Management Accounting
Technikon SA