Refilwe Mpatlanyane
Johannesburg
Summary
Qualified CA (SA) with 3 years articles from KPMG and 7 years post articles experience in the commercial industry.
I was in a senior managerial role for 4 years and 9 months with key focus on managing, developing and implementing key financial strategies for the company.
Skilled in financial reporting and fostering team growth, I've significantly boosted efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance/CFO
Global Payment Technologies (GPt)
04.2020 - Current
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organisation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
- Implemented risk management practices to mitigate potential losses and safeguard company assets.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for more favorable terms, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Oversaw annual audit process, ensuring accurate representation of financial position in accordance with IFRS standards.
- Managing and leading a GPT’s financial team.
- Responsible for the overall financial function of the company.
- Setting and implementing the strategic direction for the company.
- Devise and implement the strategy, goals, and targets for the financial function in line with Cluster strategy.
- Maintaining a sound control environment
- Maintaining and improving financial systems, procedures, processes, and infrastructure.
- Ensure that GPT meets its regulatory and legal obligation in general but specifically related to the financial aspects of the business.
- Ensuring that Finance Team delivers in line with specific deadlines.
- Drive and maintain tax compliance throughout the business including VAT, PAYE, ETI, and Company Tax.
- Provide advice and support to the board and CEO on strategic objectives and financial matters of the company.
- Managing the process for forecasts, budgets, and preparation of all financial reporting.
- Management of working capital.
- Management of foreign currency transactions and Forward Exchange Contracts (FEC).
- Compiling and ensuring sustainability (ESG) reports and projects are done.
- In charge of the transformation portion of the HR role.
- Compiling the finance portion of the BEE reports.
- Developing process and controls for the procurement team.
- Provide flash numbers and reports to Cluster.
- Working closely with the project team helping them with BOQs and WIP.
Financial Accountant
Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepare month-end accounts up to Management Accounts.
- Investigating unexpected variances in the profit and loss account
- Reviewing monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
- Maintaining effective financial controls and reporting structures.
- Overseeing and managing the daily functions of the finance team.
- Helping the finance Executive with ad hoc assignments.
- Compiling and reporting on daily sales to the Executives.
- Compiling audit packs for the external auditors.
- Reviewing and releasing payments.
Articled Clerk
KPMG South Africa
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Provided valuable insights into potential areas of improvement for clients'' internal controls systems during exit meetings.
- Performed risk assessment and prepared risk management documents during the planning phases of an audit.
- Managed and reviewed audit work of junior staff.
- Tested various audit sections to ensure processes are in place.
- Worked closely with audit teams to ensure timely completion of engagements, contributing to client satisfaction and increased referral opportunities.
- Assisted in the development of clear and concise audit reports, contributing to effective communication with client management teams.
- Identified control weaknesses through thorough testing and analysis, leading to improved risk management strategies.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
SAICA
South Africa01-2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting (CTA)
University of Monash South Africa
Johannesburg South Africa12-2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg South Africa12-2012
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Asset management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Cash flow management
- Budget and planning
- CAPEX Management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial risk management
- Financial strategy development
- People management and training
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Project management
- SAP and Axapta (Mircosoft Dynamics)
- MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Accomplishments
Received the Best Cash Management (CFO) award at the Bidvest Services Security Cluster awards. This award is given to a company that has managed they working capital and ROFE well.
Timeline
Head of Finance/CFO
Global Payment Technologies (GPt)
04.2020 - Current
Financial Accountant
Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2019
Articled Clerk
KPMG South Africa
01.2015 - 03.2018
Chartered Accountant -
SAICA
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting (CTA)
University of Monash South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand
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