Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
LEADERSHIP & TEAM OVERSIGHT
EARLIER CAREER
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Tamara Kemp

Finance Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven finance leader with 12+ years in multi-entity and multi-country accounting. Expertise in consolidated reporting, month-end and year-end close, statutory compliance, and audit coordination. Led accounting teams to strengthen governance and deliver precise financial reporting in international organizations while enhancing reporting efficiency and supporting executive decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Finance cost & reporting Manager

Greenpeace Africa
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities within an international organisational structure.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multi-entity operations.
  • Review and approve group-level journals, accruals, provisions, and intercompany eliminations prior to consolidation.
  • Prepare consolidated flash reporting packs and detailed variance analysis for senior leadership.
  • Coordinate year-end audit process, acting as primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit matters.
  • Improve reporting timelines through process optimisation and reporting automation initiatives.
  • Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insights.
  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple countries and projects.
  • Deliver executive management reporting, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Drive financial planning initiatives and monitor organisational performance through detailed variance analysis and forecasting.
  • Support business decision-making through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and operational insights.
  • Collaborate with programme and operational leaders to optimise resource allocation and improve financial performance.

Head Of Finance (Acting)

Greenpeace Africa
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Directed finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, compliance, and reporting functions across multiple entities.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial risk management activities.
  • Partnered with executive leadership on financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.
  • Led finance team performance, mentoring staff and strengthening accountability across the function.
  • Oversaw relationships with auditors, banking partners, and external advisors.

Head office Accountant

Greenpeace Africa
09.2018 - 12.2023
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in line with IFRS.
  • Managed VAT, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting processes.
  • Led external audit engagements, maintaining clean audit outcomes and strong regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented reporting automation initiatives, reducing month-end close timelines.
  • Reviewed and signed off balance sheet reconciliations and control evidence.
  • Trained budget holders and non-finance managers on financial processes and governance requirements.

Audit Senior

Crowe JHB
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Led audit engagements ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), enhancing audit quality and client trust.
  • Evaluated internal controls and accounting policies to ensure financial statement accuracy and mitigate risk.
  • Prepared annual financial statements using CaseWare, facilitating accurate reporting and compliance for stakeholders.

Education

ACMA CGMA -

CIMA
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2025

AGA(SA) -

SAICA
SAICA
01-2023

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Accounting

SAIPA
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -

UNISA
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2012

Skills

  • Multi-entity financial management
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Cash-flow forecasting
  • Strong IFRS knowledge
  • Internal controls
  • Financial systems optimisation
  • ERP & Financial Systems Optimisation
  • Advanced Excel and Google Sheets
  • ERP adaptability
  • Finance partnership
  • Financial Team Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • SUN Systems Proactis CaseWare Pastel QuickBooks
  • ERP adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Led consolidated reporting across multiple African entities and currencies.
  • Maintained strong audit outcomes through effective controls and governance.
  • Managed finance operations and a team of six while acting as Head of Finance.

Timeline

Finance cost & reporting Manager

Greenpeace Africa
01.2024 - Current

Head Of Finance (Acting)

Greenpeace Africa
06.2023 - 10.2023

Head office Accountant

Greenpeace Africa
09.2018 - 12.2023

Audit Senior

Crowe JHB
01.2018 - 09.2018

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Accounting

SAIPA
04.2001 -

ACMA CGMA -

CIMA

AGA(SA) -

SAICA

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -

UNISA

LEADERSHIP & TEAM OVERSIGHT

  • Managed and developed finance professionals across accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.
  • Coordinated workflows, deadlines, and reporting cycles across multiple entities.
  • Provided technical accounting guidance and strengthened review controls.
  • Built strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, HR, and leadership teams.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

EARLIER CAREER

  • Audit Article Clerk (SAICA) completed – Crowe Horwath Leveton
  • Finance & Administration Clerk – ITR Warehousing & Distribution
  • Junior Accounting Clerk – Mani Financial Services
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