A dedicated, focused, strategist and Local Government specialist. With a MSc in Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management, a graduate in Public Management, Business Management acquired from Regenesys Business School. A passion for education and advancing knowledge is evident in the urge to continuously diverse my skills with a Diploma in Project Management and a certificate in Construction Management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Strategic Advisor Finance,ICT and Economic Devel
City of Ekurhuleni
Kempton Park
10.2019 - 10.2021
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Supervised [Number] staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems.
Designed and modified reporting procedures and controls to inform business development and growth.
Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Supported operations management to increase revenue and overall financial health.
Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Chief of Staff
Office of the executive Mayor city of Ekurhuleni
Germiston
08.2016 - 09.2019
Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
Developed analytical frameworks, data models and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping and effective decision-making throughout organization.
Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Managed employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for more than hundrend employees.
Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
resposible for immediate office of the Executive Mayor with its divisions,Office Mnager,Legal division,Monitoring and evaulation,Supply Chain,Youth Directorte,Gender,woman and disabled person division.
Mpac Chaiperson
Ekurhuleni Legislature
Germiston
06.2011 - 08.2016
reviewed the municipalities annual finnancial report
examine the Auditor Generals reports.
review Audit Commitee and Risk Committee reports
ensure implementation of recomedendation of Auditor General and internal Auditor
ensure proper implementation of policies
reports to council of Mpac activities
promote transparency and public funds accoutability
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain,Procurement And Logistics Management
University of Salford Manchester
UK,Manchester
11.2020 - 06.2022
BBA - Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Regenesys
Sandton,SA
02.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Regenesys Business College
Sandton
02.2017 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Project Managemen Diploma
College Campus
Park Town
10.2008 - 02.2009
Associate of Arts - Certificate in Public Management
Regenesys School of Public Management
Sandton
02.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Construction Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town
11.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Nwanati High School
Makuleke
01.1994 - 12.1998
Software
Computer literacy
Interests
Football
Tennis
Golf
Reading
Additional Information
REFERENCE
Timeline
Master of Science - Supply Chain,Procurement And Logistics Management
University of Salford Manchester
11.2020 - 06.2022
BBA - Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Regenesys
02.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Construction Management
University of Cape Town
11.2019 - 03.2020
Strategic Advisor Finance,ICT and Economic Devel
City of Ekurhuleni
10.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Regenesys Business College
02.2017 - 11.2019
Chief of Staff
Office of the executive Mayor city of Ekurhuleni
08.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Certificate in Public Management
Regenesys School of Public Management
02.2015 - 10.2015
Mpac Chaiperson
Ekurhuleni Legislature
06.2011 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Project Managemen Diploma
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. 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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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