Raycene Botha

• Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
• Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
• Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
• Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
• Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
• Managed a team of senior finance professionals, promoting professional development. (Group Finance consultant (CASA), AR/AP Accountant (CASA), Senior Accountant, Regional Controller, Financial accountant, 6 junior accountants).
• Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
• Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
• Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
• Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
• Conducted thorough systems review and implementation analysis to evaluate options and timeframes.
• Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
• Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
• Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
• Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsible for all aspects of group reporting including:

• Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.

-Preparation of monthly consolidation spreadsheet, balance sheet, profit and loss working capital and cash flow.

-Review of account balances prior to finalisation of month end reporting.

-Submission of the IFRS pack to Ramsay Australia and resolution of queries from Ramsay management.

-Preparation of the CFO report and other deliverables.

-Responsible for the groups lease accounting.

-IFRS 17 adjustments for reporting to Ramsay Australia.

-Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for the 45 subsidiaries in group.

-Liaison with JP Morgan regarding the group's £376m (R7.6b) debt facility, and responsible for calculating the WHT and payment of quarterly interest.

-Treasury management, team of 3 people reporting across 76 sites.

-Treasury month-end close (SAGE) - 22 trading bank accounts.

• Optimised cash flow management to maintain healthy business operations.

-Preparation of the quarterly debt covenant and monthly management accounts for the group's lenders.

• Forecasted trends and interpreted cash flows to reliably inform business decisions.

-Preparation of 16-week cash forecast reported to executive management monthly.

• Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.

-Interim commercial finance manager working with FP A director on operational budget allocations for the sites.

-Monthly finance updates and analysis of Power BI reports with relevant hospital and regional directors.

-Assisted the business with due diligence procedures in driving a £780m (R15.5b) sale of the Elysium Healthcare Group to Ramsay Healthcare Ltd (ASX:RHC).

• -Preparation of FV accounting adjustments and acquisition accounting for the sale.
• Collated company statistics for the executive sales presentation to potential bidders.
• Lead the group's annual audit process.

• Company Overview: Corporate, Government and Public Sector
• Planning and review of audits.
• Regulatory reporting alignment.
• Reporting - Preparation of Audit report.
• Project management and team supervision.
• Control environment - Overseeing the control environment in which the business operates, testing the robustness of the controls in place and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Corporate, Government and Public Sector
• Conducted performance appraisals with employees for career development discussions.

• Company Overview: Investment Banking
• Credit default swaps and corporate bonds, Johannesburg. Middle office function.
• Investment Banking
• Managed daily profit and loss accounting functions for increased business efficiency.
• Ensured adherence to financial regulations by meticulous monitoring and reporting practices.

• Member of the Industrial Products, Telecommunication and Mining Group, Audit on the inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, tax (general mining royalty tax and revenue taxes).
• Supervision and project management of up to 4 on an audit.
• Planning and review of audits.
• Big audit clients include Aquarius Platinum, Anglo-Gold Ashanti, David Brown Gearing Industries, AC Nielsen, and Stoncor Africa.
• Aided in budget preparation, contributing to effective resource allocation.
• Employed Microsoft Excel skills to organise and manipulate large data sets.
• Used initiative to go above and beyond assigned workload and supporting colleagues.
• Built solid working relationships with clients using exceptional communication skills.