JUSTICE JUSTEN
Capetown ,WC
Summary
Proven financial strategist with a robust background at Barclays Bank, adept in cash flow analysis and budget administration. Excelled in optimizing liquidity and enhancing decision-making through advanced accountancy principles. Demonstrated leadership in employee onboarding, driving operational efficiency and strategic financial planning. Achieved significant improvements in financial forecasting accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
Constantia Valley Lodge
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Tracked and logged expenses, ensuring spending remained within approved budgets.
- Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports, identifying significant trends and variances.
- Applied technical accounting calculations to review annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Oversaw investments, operating cash, credit cards and all treasury functions.
- Provided financial analysis support for strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.
- Tested impact of future budgeting scenarios, pricing changes and other initiatives and proposals to establish feasibility.
- Updated company financial policies and procedures to enhance internal control over accounting and other management systems.
- 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.
- Managed cash flow to optimise liquidity and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
Reservation Supervisor, Waiter, Room Attendance
Veranda Guest House
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Utilised customer feedback to make improvements to the booking process and overall guest experience.
- Streamlined reservation procedures to reduce processing times and increase departmental efficiency.
- Prepared monthly reports on reservation activities, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Updated reservation system with new rates, promotions, and restrictions, keeping all information current.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional strategies for room bookings.
- Liaised with finance department to reconcile bookings with payments, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Implemented training programmes for new staff, focusing on customer service excellence and reservation systems.
- Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were prepared to company standards.
- Communicated specials and gave in-depth explanations on dish ingredients to guests, helping them to make choices on orders.
- Conducted regular stock takes, replenishing supplies to avoid any shortages during service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders.
- Coordinated with team members to manage seating arrangements and wait times effectively.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials, contributing to marketing efforts.
- Helped chefs conduct last-minute prep and plating of meals to high standards.
- Implemented feedback from customers and management to continuously improve service quality.
- Maintained security, ensuring each guest room was locked after performing housekeeping services.
- Welcomed guests, provided answers to questions and anticipated service needs.
- Delivered extra linen, paper products and toiletries to guests upon request.
- Managed linen trolley, keeping it neat and organised.
- Cleaned guest rooms and changed linen to high standards.
- Accurately managed guest room inventory for establishment rooms.
Finance Analyst
Barclays Bank
08.2012 - 07.2019
- Delivered insightful analysis and made data-driven recommendations to support business strategy and commercial decision-making.
- Worked with regional management to grow and deliver wider strategies.
- Engaged with clients to understand their data analysis needs and delivered customised solutions.
- Utilised advanced statistical techniques to conduct deep-dive analyses and report findings to stakeholders.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
- Reforecasted through collection of crucial data points, driver-based trend analysis and input from finance partners.
- Negotiated with financial institutions to secure better terms for loans and lines of credit, improving cash flow.
- Developed financial models to evaluate various investment opportunities, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Reported on financial metrics within portfolios and prepared reports after checking contracts with project forecasting and scheduling.
- Managed risk assessment for potential investments, minimising financial exposure and protecting assets.
Treasury Analyst
Commercial Bank Zimbabwe
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Coordinated with internal departments to reconcile cash transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Participated in the evaluation and selection of banking services and products to meet organisational financial needs.
- Coordinated inter-company funding arrangements, optimising cash resources across the organisation.
- Managed relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure favourable terms for borrowing and investments.
- Analysed daily cash positions to optimise cash management and support liquidity forecasts.
- Oversaw cash flow forecasting processes, providing accurate financial data to support strategic decision-making.
- Led the development and execution of foreign exchange strategies, reducing currency risk and improving profitability.
- Implemented robust treasury policies and procedures to streamline operations and enhance financial security.
- Reviewed and updated treasury policies regularly to comply with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of financial contracts, ensuring timely renewals and amendments.
- Facilitated financial audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with external auditors.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
University of East London
United Kingdom 12.2025
Master of Science - Finance And Investment
National University of Science And Technology
Zimbabwe 08.2016
Bcomm Honours Degree in Banking And Finance - Banking And Finance
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 12.2009
Skills
- Employee Onboarding
- Budget Administration
- Accounting Procedures
- Workflow Planning
- Operational support
- Corporate finance understanding
- Financial forecasting
- Accountancy principles
- Cash flow analysis
- Debt structuring
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Constantia Valley Lodge
08.2022 - 08.2024
Reservation Supervisor, Waiter, Room Attendance
Veranda Guest House
05.2020 - 12.2021
Finance Analyst
Barclays Bank
08.2012 - 07.2019
Treasury Analyst
Commercial Bank Zimbabwe
04.2009 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Data Science
University of East London
Master of Science - Finance And Investment
National University of Science And Technology
Bcomm Honours Degree in Banking And Finance - Banking And Finance
Midlands State University
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