Roshnee Chetty
Johannesburg
Summary
Goal-driven Chief Financial Officer with strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals using effective controls and successful planning. Offering 24 years of experience in insurance Industry . Excellent record of guiding leadership on strategic acquisitions and capital projects.
Analytical Finance Coordinator within a diverse team. In-depth knowledge of accounting practices, standard, governance and finance ethics. Great communication skills and an innovative approach to completing complex work. Expertise in IFRS17 and actuarial engagement, financial reporting, auditing and budget preparation
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Coface South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners linked to cost efficiency gains
- Oversaw all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Managed relationships with shareholders, stakeholders, customers, and other key constituents.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes across departments.
- Facilitated communication between board members, executives, staff members, and other stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding standards
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.
- Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good operating margin.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Financial Manager
Coface South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2005 - 12.2019
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and GROUP reporting
- Managed 8 finance team members while monitoring contracting, order processing, budgeting .
- Managed 4 billing team members linked to revenue recognition.
- Directed external outsourced actuarial function (4 actuaries) on all actuarial calculations.
- Collaborated with auditors during periodic reviews of corporate accounts an records with the objective of a clean audit.Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Analyzed financial performance data to identify trends and develop forecasts.
- Provided guidance on capital investments and budgeting decisions.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions.
- Conducted analyses on cash flow projections in order to optimize liquidity management strategies.
- Assisted in developing long-term strategic plans for company growth initiatives.
- Performed cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects or investments prior to implementation.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the finance department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards. related to finance management.
- Advised senior management in risk committee and audit committee on complex financial matters including taxation issues.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant accounting principles when preparing financial statements.
- Prepared year-end financial statements
- Developed and implemented accounting, financial and operational systems in collaboration with IT.
- Researched historical financial and operating records to establish budgetary benchmarks and formulate long-term financial management strategies.
- Enhance and developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies in collaboration with IT.
- Involvement in local projects across departments.
Accountant
Coface South Africa
Johannesburg
02.2000 - 12.2004
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Prepared monthly closing entries Insurance and Services Entity of records.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and support to other departments regarding accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Processed payrolls through VIP software ensuring accuracy of employee data as well as compliance. IFRP5 employee yearly reconciliations done.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between finance department activities and operations.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reconciled intercompany balances and eliminated differences in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Chattered Governance Insititute of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2013
Practical Accounting -
Wits Unversity
Johannesburg, South Africa12-1992
Bookeeping Diploma -
Damlin University
Durban, South Africa12-1991
Skills
- Driving Financial Performance
- Team Effectiveness
- Corporate Leadership
- Effective Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- MAR regional award for IFRS17 - leading, organizing , expertise and implementation of the Standard.
- CEO award for the last 3 years, linked to collaboration, expertise, leadership and integrity
- Quarterly awards linked to efficiency gains, clean audit external and internal.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Coface South Africa
01.2020 - Current
Financial Manager
Coface South Africa
01.2005 - 12.2019
Accountant
Coface South Africa
02.2000 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts -
Chattered Governance Insititute of South Africa
Practical Accounting -
Wits Unversity
Bookeeping Diploma -
Damlin University
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