RAMATHABATHE MERIAM DUBE
Finance Business Partner
Centurion,GP
Summary
Finance professional with 15 years experience skilled in performance management, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs, reliable, and results-driven. Expertise in financial reporting, strategic planning, and stakeholder management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Anglo American
08.2020 - Current
- Lead and ensure the timely reporting of monthly and quarterly Supply Chain financial performance reviews for the Business Unit (BU).
- Manage the reporting of monthly and quarterly operational performance scorecards.
- Manage supply chain financials.
- Manage BU performance, identifying opportunities to address performance gaps.
- Lead and support the BU budgeting process, target setting, and alignment with required systems and processes.
- Support the Head of Supply Chain in executing regional strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate with the cost reduction team on initiatives to drive cost savings.
- Monitor, maintain, and report on the health of data and systems to ensure data integrity and sustainability.
- Work closely with Operational Excellence teams across sites to monitor issues and ensure effective execution of improvement plans.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of end-to-end BU and Group Supply Chain processes, standards, and systems, aligning with the group's overall strategic direction.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Supply Chain and the Business, driving effective and efficient Supply Chain operations.
- Serve as a change agent, reinforcing compliance with Supply Chain processes and highlighting the positive impacts of adherence.
Financial Planning, Performance & Reporting Lead
BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly financial performance reports.
- Manage the reporting of monthly and quarterly operational performance scorecards.
- Oversee the preparation and management of budget and forecast reporting packs.
- Collaborate with the shared services team to support the preparation of financial results.
- Consolidate Fuels financials and provide reports to the ESA region.
- Engage with key business stakeholders to prepare financial reports, including month-end close, forecasts, analysis, and budgets, providing insights and offering relevant challenge and verification.
- Support the annual planning process and the 5-year strategy development.
- Provide key financial and analytical support to functional leaders through monthly performance updates and participation in leadership meetings.
- Assist the Procurement team in embedding cost reduction initiatives into the budget, ensuring financial assurance for reported savings.
- Identify and drive opportunities for simplification and continuous improvement across the business.
Lead Commercial Financial Planning & Analysis
General Electric South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Partner with business and project leaders to drive initiatives and enhance profitability.
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial performance reports to leadership and group finance.
- Lead contract performance management and oversee project financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for the EMEA region.
- Support the CFO and FP&A team in preparing bi-monthly financial trackers, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, and balance sheet analysis.
- Manage financials for Maintenance Service Agreement (MSA) contracts in Africa.
- Develop and implement processes and controls for MSA management.
- Collaborate with controllership and cross-functional teams to set up IT platforms that support analysis and improve data visibility.
- Work closely with operations teams and project managers to improve project efficiency and provide high-quality financial information.
- Conduct quarterly reviews and updates of contract management reporting models.
- Perform special analyses of major issues, providing recommendations and solutions.
Accountant
Sasol (Pty) Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Prepare monthly management reports, cost reports, and variance analysis.
- Support monthly cash flow management, forecasts, and financial performance reviews.
- Analyze joint venture financials, report to FM, and upload data to Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Ensure compliance with customer service level agreements (SLAs).
- Adhere to accounting standards and statutory requirements, including maintaining internal controls and conducting SOX testing.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of management accounting processes and financial systems.
Senior Consultant/Accountant
TIS Holdings (Pty) Ltd
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Business planning and performance management, including monthly & quarterly reporting, forecasts, and budgets.
- Managing all statutory reporting including Tax/Vat return.
- Monthly project scheduling and cash flow management.
- Consulting: Risk Management for the car dealership.
Management Accountant
Chavda International (Pty) Ltd
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Oversee financials for procurement and logistics, including maintaining the general ledger and posting all related accounting entries.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
- Manage monthly forecasts, cash flow, and budget preparation.
- Handle the month-end process, including accruals.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts.
- Analyze monthly accounts and provide explanations for variances to the budget.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and manage petty cash.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures.
Junior Accountant
EY & Dept of Home Affairs
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Revenue Management project for the Department of Home Affairs around SA, testing of internal controls relating to finance management, recommend improvement to internal controls, all following PFMA and treasury regulation.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2023 - 01.2024
BCom (Honours) - Financial Management
University of Pretoria
BCom (Degree) - Financial Management
University of Pretoria
01.2004 - 01.2006
Matric/Senior Certificate - undefined
Matime Secondary School
Skills
SAP
Timeline
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Finance Business Partner
Anglo American
08.2020 - Current
Financial Planning, Performance & Reporting Lead
BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2020
Lead Commercial Financial Planning & Analysis
General Electric South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2016
Accountant
Sasol (Pty) Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Consultant/Accountant
TIS Holdings (Pty) Ltd
02.2012 - 08.2012
Management Accountant
Chavda International (Pty) Ltd
09.2009 - 01.2012
Junior Accountant
EY & Dept of Home Affairs
02.2009 - 05.2009
BCom (Degree) - Financial Management
University of Pretoria
01.2004 - 01.2006
BCom (Honours) - Financial Management
University of Pretoria
Matric/Senior Certificate - undefined
Matime Secondary School
Languages
English
Sepedi
Zulu
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Leadership Skills
Rotary Organisation (University of Pretoria), Director: International and Vocational Service, 02/01/06, 11/30/07
Address
- PO BOX 8891, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0001
- The Cosmos Estate, Kosmosdal, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Leadership Skills
Rotary Organisation (University of Pretoria), Director: International and Vocational Service, 02/01/06, 11/30/07
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