Saajidah Suliman (AGA) SA
Financial Director
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Business-minded Finance Director with more than 12 years of experience from junior to senior-level experience leading finance operations in communications industry and upholding governance and finance function. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach, offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills which is versatile and accomplished. Proven strengths in aligning finance strategies with overall business objectives with vision to grow group companies sustainably and profitably.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finanicial Director
Flow Communications
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2016 - Current
- Initiated and managed Pastel and Timesponge database for improved resource utilization, reducing export costs through strategic management and contract analysis.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed all operational functions, including account openings, trades, documentation, regulatory compliance and marketing collateral.
- Introduced remote working innovative technology and process improvement initiatives, improving our net profit by 25%.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 2-person finance department for medium sized organization.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Increased profits 5% by delivering investment management and financial planning services to customers to aid long-term goals.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Facilitated strong governance and drove results by boosting internal control systems and procedures.
- Produced monthly, quarterly and annual reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using Pastel BI.
- Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends.
- Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 70 personnel.
- Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability and leave.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- BEE - Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Uphold the company BEE rating by strategically leading the companies policies and facilitating all elements of BEE and completing successful audits each financial year.
- SARS - Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Completed and filed returns at SARS, Department of labour, Workman's compensation and BEE compliance annually.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
Education
Associate General Accountant - Finance
SAICA
01.2019 - Current
CTA (Accounting Honours) - Finance
UNISA
South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2010
B.Com (Accounting) - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2004 - 12.2006
Skills
Microsoft Office
Sage 50 accounting
SARS Efilling
Pastel Payroll
Timesponge
SAP
Caseware
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Training & Development
Organization and Time management
Timeline
Associate General Accountant - Finance
SAICA
01.2019 - Current
Finanicial Director
Flow Communications
05.2016 - Current
CTA (Accounting Honours) - Finance
UNISA
01.2010 - 12.2010
B.Com (Accounting) - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
01.2004 - 12.2006