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Wilson Bruce Smith

Wilson Bruce Smith

Kuruman

Summary

SUMMARY PROFILE - WILSON SMITH CURRENT POSITION: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FINANCE (INCL. SUPPLY CHAIN, IT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) KEY STRENGTHS: Focused and achievement orientated. Highly motivated and energetic - also includes motivating teams/harnessing team and individual strengths to achieve synergies. Self-assurance and build relationships based on common values to achieve objectives. Fundamental understanding of the mining business (Both Mining/Plant Operations, Business Improvement and Financial Governance and Operational Control) Finance, Business planning, IT, Supply Chain, Corporate Social Responsibility (Enterprise Supplier Development) Security Contractor and Governance Control - Khumani Mine (Oversee shared Financial accounting, Payroll and IT for Beeshoek Mine); Relieving SGM at times. VALUE ADD ASSESSMENT Why I am right and ready for the next level/new challenge? 1. Brand Promise - Achieve and exceed expectation. 2. Highly motivated and energetic. 3. Focused and achievement orientated. 4. Harnessing team and individual strengths to achieve synergies and to drive improvement. Asking critical questions, delegating appropriately and independent logic checking. Asking the right questions makes people we engage with improve their own thinking and ultimate work performance and engagement. 5. Self-assurance and build relationships based on common business values. 6. Fundamental understanding of the mining business - worked at senior management level for + 24 years (this includes being a leading member of HOD teams and relieving SGM's). 7. I have the capacity and experience to co-ordinate and manage complexity required at an Executive and/or Senior General Manager Level. 8. LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY Setting the example and demonstrate by living the values to be followed. 9. MY VALUES a. Integrity; Loyalty; b. Reliability - "Internal locus of Control" - Like to carry the label of getting job done when things are tough. 10. I have more than an above average ability to handle work pressure. Always challenging the status quo and apply independent thinking to doing better. 11. Forward thinking, Pro-Active and I can make decisions and live with / take responsibility / accountability for consequences. 12. Want to give back more, want to serve, help and lead more. 13. Want a bigger/different challenge in my career and continue to add value and growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

HOD Finance

Assmang Limited
01.2011 - Current
  • Currently employed by Assmang (Pty) Limited at Khumani Mine Operations as HOD Finance.
  • Oversee shared Financial accounting, Payroll and IT for Beeshoek Mine.
  • Key member HOD teams (Dwarsrivier, Black Rock and Khumani Mine) that exceeded/achieved stretch targets.
  • Leading facilitator of continuous improvement drives that were built into business processes.

HOD Finance

Assmang Limited
01.2011 - Current
  • Currently employed by Assmang (Pty) Limited at Khumani Mine Operations as HOD Finance.
  • Oversee shared Financial accounting, Payroll and IT for Beeshoek Mine.
  • Key member HOD teams (Dwarsrivier, Black Rock and Khumani Mine) that exceeded/achieved stretch targets.
  • Leading facilitator of continuous improvement drives that were built into business processes.

Divisional Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
05.2009 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for improving financial reporting and capital control at the Cato Ridge Smelter.
  • Established good working relationships with the smelter finance and operational teams.

Divisional Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
05.2009 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for improving financial reporting and capital control at the Cato Ridge Smelter.
  • Established good working relationships with the smelter finance and operational teams.

Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
04.2006 - 04.2009
  • Established an independent financial accounting department at Black Rock Mine Operations.
  • Oversaw the IT function and the annual budgeting process.

Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
04.2006 - 04.2009
  • Established an independent financial accounting department at Black Rock Mine Operations.
  • Oversaw the IT function and the annual budgeting process.

Administrative Manager

Assmang Limited
03.2000 - 04.2001
  • Implemented and developed all activities from scratch at Dwarsrivier Mine.
  • Managed to achieve and exceed cost and operational objectives.

Administrative Manager

Assmang Limited
03.2000 - 04.2001
  • Implemented and developed all activities from scratch at Dwarsrivier Mine.
  • Managed to achieve and exceed cost and operational objectives.

Management Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
05.1998 - 02.2000
  • Developed and transformed the use of discounted cashflow and NPV analysis in the preparation of capital votes.
  • Trained and educated mine accountants on financial appraisal methods.

Management Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
05.1998 - 02.2000
  • Developed and transformed the use of discounted cashflow and NPV analysis in the preparation of capital votes.
  • Trained and educated mine accountants on financial appraisal methods.

Mine Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
06.1997 - 04.1998

Mine Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
06.1997 - 04.1998

Admin trainee/Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
01.1995 - 05.1997

Admin trainee/Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
01.1995 - 05.1997

Education

GIBS Global Executive Development Programme - undefined

University of Pretoria
01.2011

CIMA - undefined

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
04.2001

Certificate in Mining Taxation - undefined

UNISA
01.1998

B.Comm (Hons) - Management Accounting

University of Stellenbosch
01.1994

B.Comm (Hons) - Financial Accounting

University of Stellenbosch
01.1993

B.Comm - undefined

University of Stellenbosch
01.1992

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Verbal communication
  • Operations management
  • Report preparation
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Staff management
  • Performance improvement
  • Operational management
  • Project management
  • Procedure implementation
  • Operational leadership
  • Corporate communications
  • Policy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning
  • Technical support
  • Growth planning
  • Human resources management
  • Operations oversight
  • Business development
  • Organizational development
  • Financial acumen
  • Program development assistance
  • Innovation management
  • Executive-level support
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Performance evaluations
  • Training and development
  • Performance reviewing
  • Cost control
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Task delegation
  • Task prioritization
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Project planning
  • Business analysis and reporting
  • Employee development
  • Performance tracking and evaluation
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Financial management
  • Budget management
  • Good judgment
  • Professional and courteous
  • Relationship building

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7109125273088
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 12 September 1971
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: EC 1 (Old Code 10)
  • Marital Status: Married with four children
  • Religion: Christian
  • ID Number: 7109125273088

Other Achievements

  • World Du Athlon Championships, 2002-08-01, Represented South Africa in my age group at the World Long Distance Du Athlon championships in Weier Markt Austria.
  • SA Triathlon Championships, 2005-03-01, 3rd place (Bronze medal) in my age group.
  • Comrades Marathon, 2005, 2015, Participated in the Comrades Marathon.
  • Iron Man Port Elizabeth, 2017, 2018, Participated in Iron Man events.
  • Half Iron Man, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, Participated in Half Iron Man events.

Telephone

082 3766 220, (053) 723 8108

References

  • Mark Oosthuizen, Senior General Manager - Khumani Mine, 082 784 7192, January 1995 to present
  • Maryke Burger, Executive Operations Acting / Consulting Mining Engineer - ARM Ferrous, 079 493 8846, >5 years to present
  • Andre Joubert, CEO ARM Ferrous - Assmang, 079 515 5969, October 2009 to present
  • Irene Da Gama, HOD HR Khumani Mine, 072 741 6565, 2021 to present
  • Johan Jones, Former HOD Operations and HOD Engineering Khumani Mine, 073 297 7384, 2011 to present
  • Kajal Bissessor, Senior Executive Finance ARM Ferrous, 083 784 6686, 2018 to present
  • Leana Du Toit, Executive HR Operations ARM, 082 379 8607, >5 years to present
  • Hampie Van Zyl, Former HR Manager Khumani Mine, 082 492 8123, February 1995 to present
  • Willem Grobbelaar, Former Executive Operations ARM Ferrous, 082 495 0239, February 2011 to present
  • Jan Steenkamp, Former CEO ARM Ferrous/Avmin, 082 4926 948, February 1996 to present

References

  • Mark Oosthuizen, Senior General Manager - Khumani Mine, 082 784 7192, January 1995 to present
  • Maryke Burger, Executive Operations Acting / Consulting Mining Engineer - ARM Ferrous, 079 493 8846, >5 years to present
  • Andre Joubert, CEO ARM Ferrous - Assmang, 079 515 5969, October 2009 to present
  • Irene Da Gama, HOD HR Khumani Mine, 072 741 6565, 2021 to present
  • Johan Jones, Former HOD Operations and HOD Engineering Khumani Mine, 073 297 7384, 2011 to present
  • Kajal Bissessor, Senior Executive Finance ARM Ferrous, 083 784 6686, 2018 to present
  • Leana Du Toit, Executive HR Operations ARM, 082 379 8607, >5 years to present
  • Hampie Van Zyl, Former HR Manager Khumani Mine, 082 492 8123, February 1995 to present
  • Willem Grobbelaar, Former Executive Operations ARM Ferrous, 082 495 0239, February 2011 to present
  • Jan Steenkamp, Former CEO ARM Ferrous/Avmin, 082 4926 948, February 1996 to present

Timeline

HOD Finance

Assmang Limited
01.2011 - Current

HOD Finance

Assmang Limited
01.2011 - Current

Divisional Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
05.2009 - 01.2011

Divisional Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
05.2009 - 01.2011

Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
04.2006 - 04.2009

Financial Manager

Assmang Limited
04.2006 - 04.2009

Administrative Manager

Assmang Limited
03.2000 - 04.2001

Administrative Manager

Assmang Limited
03.2000 - 04.2001

Management Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
05.1998 - 02.2000

Management Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
05.1998 - 02.2000

Mine Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
06.1997 - 04.1998

Mine Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
06.1997 - 04.1998

Admin trainee/Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
01.1995 - 05.1997

Admin trainee/Accountant

The Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Limited
01.1995 - 05.1997

GIBS Global Executive Development Programme - undefined

University of Pretoria

CIMA - undefined

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Certificate in Mining Taxation - undefined

UNISA

B.Comm (Hons) - Management Accounting

University of Stellenbosch

B.Comm (Hons) - Financial Accounting

University of Stellenbosch

B.Comm - undefined

University of Stellenbosch
Wilson Bruce Smith