Tania Henn
Finance Manager
Durbanville,WC
Summary
I'm a dedicated Financial Manager with 21 years' experience specializing in the Cellular industry. I'm skilled in interpreting financial data, advising on business decisions, and producing insightful reports to drive strategic planning. I have a proven track record in building strong stakeholder relationships and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals. I am well-equipped to excel as a Finance Manager, leveraging my extensive industry knowledge and strategic mindset to drive financial success. I pride myself on being a business partner to the department I serve.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Manager
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
Cape Town
05.2011 - Current
- Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of information
- Reporting to management and stakeholders, providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted whilst adding value to business decisions
- Producing financial reports related to monthly performance, budgets, 3 year plans and forecasting
- Analyze the key drivers of the business monthly
- Assist in developing long-term business plans
- Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets
- Assist with all finance aspects in new business ideas and projects
- Build and maintain good relationships with the Cellular networks
- Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
- Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
- Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
Debtors Accountant
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
Cape Town
11.2005 - 04.2011
- Account for all accounts receivable
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts receivable information in general ledger
- Account for all revenue due for all the cellular commercial agreements
- Supervise accounts receivable department
- Debt collection
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Interpret the needs of the various users and supply them with information to support business decisions.
- Identify system needs and take full responsibility for the system, developing the specifications, testing, implementation and monitoring thereof
- Financial year-end responsibilities, compile audit files up to consolidation level
- Liaise with auditors and resolve queries
- Review statutory statements
- Compile, review and report on the Management Income statements for the Cellular, PEPMoney and FMCG departments
- Profit analysis of new products
- Assist with full budgeting function
Student Intern
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
Cape Town
11.2004 - 10.2005
- Help out in every department in Finance to gain exposure and work experience.
- Assist financial controllers with ad hoc tasks.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice - Business Administration
UCT Business School
Cape Town, South Africa12.2025
Associate Chartered Management Accountant - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London12.2023
Senior Management Development Programme -
Customized University of Stellenbosch SMDP Programme
Cape Town, South Africa12.2011
BComm Management Accounting -
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.2003
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- SAP
- Smartstream
- Qlickview
Financial reporting and analysis
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Certification
Chartered management accountant
Timeline
Financial Manager
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
05.2011 - Current
Debtors Accountant
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
11.2005 - 04.2011
Student Intern
PEP A Division of Pepkor Trading
11.2004 - 10.2005
Associate Chartered Management Accountant - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice - Business Administration
UCT Business School
Senior Management Development Programme -
Customized University of Stellenbosch SMDP Programme
BComm Management Accounting -
Stellenbosch University