JUSTIN DONALD ESAU
Business Accountant (SA) & Beginner Rough Diamond Evaluator
Alexander Bay
Summary
Experienced business accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and over 2 years of experience in financial management, cost control, and reporting within the diamond mining sector. Skilled in budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance with IFRS and tax regulations. Authorized Representative for diamond sales at Alexkor SOC Ltd, adept in using Sage 300 AccPac and other financial systems. Strong track record in cost management, asset management, and supporting strategic decision-making. Committed to enhancing expertise by pursuing the CIMA Management Level FLP through the University of Johannesburg starting in 2025 to deliver strategic financial insights in the mining industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cost Control Assistant
Alexkor SOC Ltd
4 2023 - Current
- Report directly to the Financial Management & Revenue Manager, managing key costing functions for the PSJV.
- Consolidate and prepare all budget and management information for Heads of Departments (HODs), ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Liaise with HODs daily, providing budget-related assistance and ensuring effective budget management across departments.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including income statements and asset management reports, for both PSJV and Alexkor SOC Ltd, as well as sales and marketing reports for PSJV.
- Manage budget reallocations on AccPac & Workflow systems, responding to requests from HODs.
- Oversee asset management activities, reviewing the work of the Asset Controller and assisting with asset management projects.
- Serve as the Authorized Representative for the Diamond Dealers License of Alexkor RMC JV, responsible for diamond sales and inventory management.
- Facilitate diamond sales, including attending previews, working with valuators to compile reserve prices, managing security protocols, and overseeing communications with contractors and the DEEC.
- Audit diamond inventories, performing cut-off counts and weight checks pre- and post-acid/boiling processes.
- Participate in supply chain activities, including serving as a member of Bid Evaluation Committees for SOC Ltd and PSJV, and assisting with bid proposal documents, SLAs, and reports.
- Provide leadership as the line manager for financial administrators, including oversight of the Asset Controller and other administrative staff.
- Assist with coordination of audit activities, including gathering information and responding to requests for information (RFI) from various departments.
- Integrate cost control measures with operational departments, analyzing labor and operational expenses to optimize expenditure and enhance efficiency.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of waste and diamond movement, contributing to forecast and budget analysis and financial month-end reporting.
Acting Supply Chain Manager
Alexkor SOC Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Spearheaded adoption of e-procurement tools, resulting in improved process transparency and accessibility.
- Maintained accurate records of all tender activities, ensuring easy reference and analysis for future bid opportunities.
- Streamlined tender submission process by implementing efficient document management systems.
Financial Administrator
Alexkor SOC LTD
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Managed expense tracking.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with billing administration.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Provided support for audit preparations, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
- Assisted with financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to support operational and strategic goals within the diamond mining industry.
Co-Founder & Business Development Officer
Namakwaland Chamber of Commerce (NCC) NPO
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit for NCC members.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
Remote Part-Time Facilitator
The Foundation for Empowerment Through Afrikaans
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Planned and facilitated educational workshops in accordance with SBA vision & Mission.
- Traveled to disadvantaged communities and liaised with community leaders for possible assistance.
Education
Rough Diamond Evaluation Course - Mining (Diamond)
Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School
Illovo, Johannesburg 01.2024 - 02.2024
Short Course: Social Innovation Via Coursera - Social Innovation
University Of Cape Town
Cape Town 08.2020 - 2020.09
Online Short Course - Developing Innovative Ideas For New Companies
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Maryland 05.2020 - 2020.06
Online Short Course - Certificate in African Insights
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johhanesburg 02.2020 - 2020.06
Conducting Outcomes Based Assessment (Assessor) - Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
Cape Town 12.2019 - 2020.06
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence in 4IR
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg 01.2020 - 2020.03
Training Facilitator Certificate - Facilitator
PEARSON CORPORATE TRAINING
Johannesburg 12.2019 - 20192
Conduct Moderation For Outcomes Based Assessments - Moderation
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
Cape Town 02.2019 - 2020.06
Bachelors of Accounting (CA(SA)-Stream) - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg 02.2015 - 20201
Skills
Financial statements expertise
Accomplishments
- Team South Africa Representative at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2022)
- SAICA Student Leadership Summit Top 30 (2017)
- EY My Legacy Competition Finalist -2017
- Tax Professional for the day competition by SAIT Runner Up -2017
- Deloitte Suit Up Entrepreneurship Competition Winner -2016
- EY Ethical Ambassador Project Top 10 -2016
- SAICA Student Leadership Summit Top 30 (2015)
- SAIPA Accounting Olympiad Northern Cape Runner Up - 2014
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
Acting Supply Chain Manager
Alexkor SOC Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024
Rough Diamond Evaluation Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School, Johannesburg Completed
02-2024
Rough Diamond Evaluation Course - Mining (Diamond)
Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School
01.2024 - 02.2024
Financial Administrator
Alexkor SOC LTD
12.2022 - 03.2023
Remote Part-Time Facilitator
The Foundation for Empowerment Through Afrikaans
10.2020 - 03.2021
Short Course: Social Innovation Via Coursera - Social Innovation
University Of Cape Town
08.2020 - 2020.09
Online Short Course - Developing Innovative Ideas For New Companies
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
05.2020 - 2020.06
Online Short Course - Certificate in African Insights
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
02.2020 - 2020.06
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence in 4IR
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
01.2020 - 2020.03
Conducting Outcomes Based Assessment (Assessor) - Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
12.2019 - 2020.06
Training Facilitator Certificate - Facilitator
PEARSON CORPORATE TRAINING
12.2019 - 20192
Co-Founder & Business Development Officer
Namakwaland Chamber of Commerce (NCC) NPO
11.2019 - 11.2022
Conduct Moderation For Outcomes Based Assessments - Moderation
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
02.2019 - 2020.06
Bachelors of Accounting (CA(SA)-Stream) - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
02.2015 - 20201
Cost Control Assistant
Alexkor SOC Ltd
4 2023 - Current
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
English
Advanced
IsiZulu
Beginner
Software
Sage 300 AccPac
Microsoft 360
Trello
Custom-Built Procurement Workflow System for Alexkor RMC JV
Google Workspace
Xero Accounting
Management Information System (MIS) for Financial Reporting
Certification
Rough Diamond Evaluation Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School, Johannesburg Completed
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