Mariëtte Du Preez
Kimberley,Northern Cape
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in decision-making, ethical conduct, contract law and Tax Law. Demonstrates proficiency in financial literacy, resource allocation, and strategic leadership. Skilled in business performance management and cross-functional team leadership, with a focus on budget governance and payroll management. Adept at complex problem resolution, project portfolio management, and financial oversight. Committed to enhancing organisational success through engaging leadership and effective communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Manager
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Kimberley, Northern Cape
2008.05 - 2017.08
- Manage Client Base of +/- 300 clients
- Preparation of Client Quotations; Control of Client Budgets; Control over Personnel Productivity, Improved staff productivity through effective workforce management techniques.
- Active marketing to grow client base, Established robust customer relationships for long term business growth
- Review work of Assistant Managers, Managers and Article clerks, Mentoring and Fostering a culture of continuous learning, Managed daily workflow, delegating tasks to support seamless operations.
- Enhanced team performance with regular coaching and feedback sessions, Managed conflict resolution within teams, ensuring smooth workflow, monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to address challenges, maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities
- Successfully managed risk assessment procedures by adopting industry best practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration leading to improved operational efficiency
- Responsible to meet Deadlines, internal, SARS and other governing bodies, implemented operational improvements to reduce costs and drive revenue in alignment with corporate objectives, forecasted operational needs and allocated resources to meet business demands
- Assisted HR personnel with recruitment, hiring and training highly effective teams, Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Liaised with board members to discuss operational strategy and review budgetary requirements
- Submissions of Tax, VAT, Paye, EMP501, COID, UIF returns and other governing bodies requirements, SARS Audits and Reviews, liaison with SARS personnel
- Cash Flow Projections, Business Plans
- Client structure investigation and recommendations
- Estate Planning
- Responsible for Pastel Training Department
- Responsible for registered SAIPA School
- Annual Performance ratings were always above average
Senior Cost Accountant
Anglo American (Gold Division)
Welkom, Orange Free State
1992.05 - 1995.03
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
- Liaison with Mine Management and Reporting to Mine Management
- Liaison with Computer Software Programmer to develop cost management system, instead of using excel spreadsheets
- Liaison with other cost accountants, investigating and comparing costs of different mines, and address unnecessary oncost with Mine Management
- Determining profit viability of workplaces and compare to ensure maximum profit
- Discussions with Mine Captains on specific workplace problems that give rise to increased costs
- Quarterly performance ratings were always above normal
Senior Internal Auditor Orange Free State
Genmin (Gold Division)
Welkom, Orange Free State
1990.06 - 1992.04
- Reviewed company policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with mine management and audit head office to devise effective auditing strategies
- Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies and to ensure maximum utilization of resources
- Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
- Led audit team, coach audit team ensuring high standards of accuracy and professionalism, and to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines
- Conducted thorough evaluations for improved financial transparency, conducted regular risk assessments, examined accounting records for accurate assessment of company finances.
- Performed detailed testing of internal controls; led to improvement in error detection rate.
- Reported on control deficiencies to mine management audit head office and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
- Assessed staff efficiency and productivity and made recommendations for improvements
- Determined ways to cut costs and improve productivity
- Provided continuous monitoring and post-audit follow-up reviews – a key factor in improving overall performance
- Verified implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff members
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft
- Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management
- Audit retrenchment packages
- Quarterly performance rating above average
SAICA Learnership Contract
KPMG
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State
1987.01 - 1990.05
- 3-year SAICA Learnership Contract
- Accounting
- Taxes
- Audits
- Promoted after 3-year contract to Audit Senior/Manager on Audits
- Vast client base: Agricultural Co-operations, Crop Insurance Companies, Banks, Tele betting, Farmers
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels
Education
CTA (Certificate in Theory of Accounting) - Accounting, Tax, Audit
Unisa
Pretoria, Gauteng 1988.01 - 1988.12
Hons B Compt - Accounting, Tax, Audit, Computer Systems
UNISA
Pretoria 1987.01 - 1987.12
B Compt - Accounting, Tax, Audit, Computer Systems
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State 1984.01 - 1986.12
Matric -
Hoër Landbouskool
Jacobsdal, Orange Free State 1979.01 - 1983.12
Skills
Registered Professional Accountant and Registered Tax Practitioner (1996 to 2008) and (2017 to date)
Running own practice, specializing in Accounting, SA Normal Tax, VAT, Payroll, SARS Audits, Structuring clients' businesses to ensure lowest tax in compliance with Tax law, ensuring lowest Estate Duty possible by adjusting structure, Estate
Planning and Estate
Administration
Included strengthening of internal controls to
prevent fraud and Business Advisory
Ensuring continuance strategy in place
Client Types served:
- Farming
- Mining
- Retail
- Medical Specialists and General Practitioners
- Transport
- Property Developers
- Building Contractors
Entity Types served:
- Companies
- Close Corporations
- Trusts
- Sole Proprietors
Computer Literate
- Pastel Partner, Word, Excell, Africlock
- SARS Websites
- Dept of Justice Websites
- Adapt easily to new software
Timeline
Senior Manager
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
2008.05 - 2017.08
Senior Cost Accountant
Anglo American (Gold Division)
1992.05 - 1995.03
Senior Internal Auditor Orange Free State
Genmin (Gold Division)
1990.06 - 1992.04
CTA (Certificate in Theory of Accounting) - Accounting, Tax, Audit
Unisa
1988.01 - 1988.12
SAICA Learnership Contract
KPMG
1987.01 - 1990.05
Hons B Compt - Accounting, Tax, Audit, Computer Systems
UNISA
1987.01 - 1987.12
B Compt - Accounting, Tax, Audit, Computer Systems
University of the Free State
1984.01 - 1986.12
Matric -
Hoër Landbouskool
1979.01 - 1983.12