Vincent Nortier
Port Elizabeth
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 20 years of commercial experience in recurring income sectors such as the private security and financial services sectors. Excellent record of guiding leadership on strategic acquisitions, cashflow management and capital projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
The Unlimited
Durban
05.2022 - Current
- Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and strategic partners to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
- Directed the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors and Executive Team.
- Established policies related to internal controls over accounting systems as well as financial processes within the organization.
- Prepared financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.
- Identified cost saving measures through analysis of existing operational procedures.
- Lead the project team to successfully migrate collections book to a new sponsor bank.
Financial Director
Atlas Security Systems
Port Elizabeth
09.2012 - 03.2022
- Strategic Planning for the Company including all Departmental Strategies
- Negotiating and concluding acquisitions of smaller opposition companies
- Business Development through the negotiation and conclusion of joint ventures with value added partners
- Direct involvement with the development of proprietary software through internal and external IT resources
- Assistance with the preparation and review of monthly Board Packs and Annual Budgets. This included the monthly Balance Sheet, Income Statement and detailed Cashflow Statement
- Assisting with the recruiting and disciplinary processes of senior level employees
- Constant customer contact to ensure service delivery queries are resolved effectively
- Drive the process of effective planning for finance, recruitment, training, and development and ensuring a high level of employee engagement and motivation in the workplace
- Leading Senior Management: Providing continuous guidance and mentorship to create a performance-driven culture within the organization
- Responsible for managing the recurring income billing model to ensure consistent growth and retention of the client database
- Exited Organization with 450 staff and 30,000 Eastern Cape based clients
General Manager
Atlas Security System
Port Elizabeth
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Responsible for the performance of 250 staff members (Including Senior Management) across multiple Departments
- Departments and Managers included: ▪ Operations (Armed Response and Control Room) Department ▪ Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit Department (Including Stock, Fleet and Loss Control) ▪ Sales, Key Accounts and Marketing Departments ▪ Technical Departments (Servicing and Production) ▪ Customer Service Department ▪ Churn Management Department
- Offered daily guidance and input into the running of each department •
- Assisted with the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures for various Departments where these were lacking •
- Established new Departments within the organization to address changing demands within the industry •
- Directly involved in the recruitment of Senior Managers
Financial Manager
Atlas Security
Port Elizabeth
09.2004 - 08.2008
- Management of the accounting and finance team (15 staff members)
- Overseeing accounting processing function and VAT Return submission
- Overseeing PAYE, Skills Levy, Provident Fund and Medical Aid
- Monthly Financial Statements preparations and budget reviews
- Management of external audit process and review of internal audit files compiled pre-audit
- Assisting fellow department heads in the organization with financial and operational strategies
Article Clerk
PKF
Port Elizabeth
01.1999 - 12.2003
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Tax) - Taxation
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa01-2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Auditing - Auditing
University of Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa01-2004
B. Com Honours (Accounting) -
University of Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa01-2003
B. Com Accounting -
Rhodes University
East London, South Africa01-2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Business Development:
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Computer Literacy
Certification
CA (SA)
Admitted into the South African Institution of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) (2005)
Membership # 04869812
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Psychometric Test Available
- CPP - available upon request
- Gallop Strengths Finder - available upon request
- Personality Profile - available upon request (embedded within CPP)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
The Unlimited
05.2022 - Current
Financial Director
Atlas Security Systems
09.2012 - 03.2022
General Manager
Atlas Security System
09.2008 - 08.2012
Financial Manager
Atlas Security
09.2004 - 08.2008
Article Clerk
PKF
01.1999 - 12.2003
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Tax) - Taxation
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Auditing - Auditing
University of Port Elizabeth
B. Com Honours (Accounting) -
University of Port Elizabeth
B. Com Accounting -
Rhodes University
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