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EDUCATION Professional registration South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Qualification CA(SA) Registration date September 1985 Year qualifying examination passed 1985 (passed first time) RAND AFRIKAANS UNIVERSITY November 1987 Johannesburg, South Africa Degree Masters Degree – Accountancy Abbreviation M Com (Acc) Valuation models and international dealings UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA November 1984 Pretoria, South Africa Degree Honours degree/Certificate in Theory in Accountancy – Accountancy, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management Abbreviation Hons B Compt/CTA RAND AFRIKAANS UNIVERSITY November 1983 Johannesburg, South Africa Degree Honours degree - Cost and Management accounting Abbreviation B Com Hons (Acc) RAND AFRIKAANS UNIVERSITY November 1981 Johannesburg, South Africa Degree Bachelors - Accountancy, Auditing, Taxation, Cost and Management Accounting Abbreviation B Com Career Objective Financial Director/Chief Financial Officer Have very good hands on experience (strategically as well as operationally) Specific attributes for position Vast experience in doing business in Africa and internationally Was extensively involved in Bromor Foods (Cadbury), the second biggest soft drink bottler in South Africa next to ABI/Coke Have been exposed to international mergers, acquisitions and disposals I am known as an FD with commercial acumen and someone who can make things happen Very good all round experience in running large listed and unlisted companies and compliance to JSE requirements Been well exposed to companies with turnover in excess of R1 billion (Denel – R3.5 billion, ACSA R1.1 billion, Bromor Foods (Cadbury) R1.25 billion, Bonuskor R1.05 billion Plessey R1.6 billion Operated within a number of listed companies. Travelled all over Africa doing business Reason for leaving Personal EMPLOYMENT HISTORY January 2007 – current Plessey South Africa Finance Executive – Plessey International (Equivalent to Financial Directors position) Alternate Director on Plessey International Board based in Mauritius Reporting to Managing Executive: Plessey International (Equivalent to Managing Director) and Group Financial Director Current role – promoted to Finance Executive – Business Development (On my current international project I report directly to the Group CEO and Group CFO) Duties * Business development internationally and locally (size of projects – R500million and US$1 billion) * In charge of African operations (financially) – 10 countries 17 divisions/subsidiaries * Budget process and budgets * Review of cost structures * Liaison with bankers, auditors, client in Africa * To visit each African country every 3 months (travel is Africa is an integral part of the job) * Review of provisions and reconciliations * Ensure compliance with in-country company, regulatory and tax Acts * Training of Financial Managers in Africa * Full Finance function, including management reporting, statutory reporting (annual financial statements), regulatory reporting, budgets, etc. * IFRS * Corporate governance * Payroll function * Company taxation * Market & credit risk function * Involvement in operational risk management * Staying abreast of changes in accounting standards, taxation law, company law & regulatory requirements applicable to the company * Participation in / providing financial inputs to executive management forums * Close involvement with off-shore businesses * Conducting due diligences and new investment analysis * International business development Achievement Elected to Leadership Forum for the Dimension Data Group In January 2008 I was awarded an all expense paid Caribbean Cruise and a visit to America by Plessey as an incentive trip I have just been awarded an all expense paid trip to Royal Livingstone in Zambia as an incentive trip June 2006 – 31 December 2006 (Contract position) Glenrand MIB Ltd – listed on JSE Group Chief Financial Officer Reporting to CEO Duties * Preparation of business plan * Year-end audit * Preparation of annual financial statements * Budget process and budgets * Acquisitions, disposals and mergers * Review of cost structures * Reorganisation of group finance and group in general Management accounts * Review of provisions and reconciliations * Liaison with third parties (banks, auditors, merchant banks, lawyers etc). * Board presentation on budgets, year-end results, company road map etc. * Presentation to investor analysts * Heads procurement committee * Group administration * Completion of tax returns * Heads group tax compliance and group finance committee Achievements I have cut the cost structure by R3 million within my first month. Implemented strategies that would save the company approximately R20 – R25 million over the next 24 months (R55 million over 5 years) Negotiated and concluded the first acquisition for the group in 4 years successfully Repositioned company with a new future vision Reason for leaving Contract expired 31 December 2006 and Board insisted on an internal appointment July 2005 – May 2006 Cadbury/Bromor Foods – Listed on London Stock Exchange De facto Financial Director for Bromor Foods Reporting to Group Financial Director, Cadbury South Africa I was specifically recruited by Cadbury to take control of the disposal of Bromor Foods (Pty) Ltd. Cadbury was prepared to sell Bromor for R900 million, but with my assistance and input Bromor Foods was eventually sold to Tiger Brands for R1.16 billion and the effective date is 1 August 2006. I was an integral member of the Cadbury Management team that did presentations to selected potential acquirers. My work at Bromor Foods consisted mainly of the following: * Preparation of annual financial statements, including group consolidation. * Budgetary control and comparing management accounts with budgets. * Analyses of financial information and report writing * Preparation and coordination of all information flow to JPMorgan Merchant Bank for release to the bidders. * Respond to questions raised by the bidders. * Preparation and review of management and flash reports with associated variance analyses. * Review of systems (My last project at Cadbury was the review of the Sarbanes Oxley financial controls and to recommend what action to take to rectify the current situation * Review of tax returns. * Extracting and reviewing all information for integrity before release to any third party. (No financial information was released without my sign off). * Annual budget process and budgeting. * Forecasting (Monthly and financial year end) * Liaison with third parties, including but not limited to auditors, bankers, attorneys, merchant bankers, stakeholders. * Working capital management and cash flow. * Ad hoc investigations, projects and reporting. * Analysis of insurance portfolio. * Review and update of policies and procedures. * Review of information technology strategy (up to date on the latest developments. * Assisted in international due diligence and acquisition * Cost and cost structure analysis Achievements When I got involved Cadbury was more than happy to sell Bromor Foods for R900 million. With my input, coordination and packaging Bromor Foods was sold for R1.160 billion, realising an additional profit of R260 million I am a go-getter and get things done and resolved. This can be confirmed with Mr Jim Mutugi at JPMorgan. Reason for leaving Contract basis August 2004 – June 2006 Consultant at Deloitte and Touche Chartered Accountants Duties and Accomplishments: Project 3: Consulted to the European Union on financial management. Project leader Reported to General Manager: South Africa (European Union) Wrote a Financial Management Manual plus budget and strategic model (Excel) with what if scenarios. This manual and model are very detailed and are available for inspection. The manual contained sections on Best Practices, Financial Policies and Procedures, Accounting Policies and Procedures and the Strategic and Budget Spreadsheet Model. Trained staff (From CEO to Clerks) at various Social Housing Institutions on the best financial policies and practices and customised financial and accounting policies and procedures for these Institutions. Project 2: Consulted to Barclays Bank (Regional Office for Africa and Middle East) on financial systems, alignment of three databases and Management and Board reports. Project 1: Conducted strategic and business planning session for large state authority (SAMSA). Lectured executive management on need for business planning and the essentials and content of a business plan. Wrote the final Business Plan and operational budget for the large state authority. Non Deloitte projects China Railway Material Import and Export Company – project evaluation of US$ 600 million potential new railway line and harbour for iron and manganese ore. Reason for Leaving: Contract basis only. Looking for a permanent position. April 1998 – July 2004 Group of Companies Croesus Group/KEB International Group Reporting to Chairman Job title: Managing Director (started as Financial Director) Duties: Group perspective Oversee all group activities - strategically and operationally Oversee all operational, commercial, information technology, marketing and human resources Corporate goal setting for group and individual businesses Group Consolidation Compliance to Johannesburg Stock Exchange rules Interim and Annual report preparation Monthly reporting to Board Review of company policies, procedures and systems Corporate governance Group taxation and tax planning and international tax structuring Conduct local and international due diligences and merger and take over deals Driving group sales Co-ordinate dealings with banks, auditors, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders Road show presentations Group financial analysis and reporting and take appropriate action when needed Developed business plan, budgeting, setting goals and targets for each business unit and ensured that overall the group met its financial targets (return on investment) Monitor detailed cash flows Restructuring and re-engineering of companies Listed a number of companies on Johannesburg Stock Exchange (South Africa) Group financial analysis and reporting and take appropriate action to rectify negative trends Group accounting policies Internal systems and control Restructuring and re-engineering of companies to get the companies ready for Johannesburg Stock Exchange listings and/or on-selling of these companies. Group cash flow management Group Companies: Retail business Lanito Trading (Pty) Ltd Unlisted Managing Director Achievements Project management – Rebuild the store in 2 months – Spar said it would take at least 6 months Grew turnover by more than 200% compared to the previous store. Grew turnover in year one by more than 70% Grew turnover in year two by more than 40% Overall growth over two years more than 50% Organic growth – volume growth more than 35% - growth in head count more than 15% Won the ladder of success (Spar) and ever since for customer service and financial achievements The store was described by Dr Gordon Campbell, CEO of Spar world-wide as the most beautiful and most practical store in the world. Won the most improved store of the year 2002 and store of the year 2003 Retail software Omega Alpha International Ltd Listed JSE Financial Director Achievements Market capitalisation at date of listing – R540 million - Market capitalisation at date at which my involvement ended (my contract ended eight months after listing) – over R1 billion Logistics Group Onelogix Group Ltd Listed on JSE as Onelogix, subsequently transferred to ALTx Financial Director Achievements In charge of the biggest acquisition of the group – new acquisition generated within 30 months adequate cash to redeem the purchase price Insurance Software and Virtual private network BCS Computer Holdings (Pty) Ltd Listed as Glotec Ltd on JSE Financial Director Achievements Company was valued at R6 million before my intervention. Eventually the company was onsold to listed Global Technologies for over R100 million Property portfolio Croesus Transport Properties (Pty) Ltd Unlisted Financial Director Alcohol plant Jubilee Distillers (Pty) Ltd Unlisted Managing Director Chemical industry KEB Powerfuel (Pty) Ltd Unlisted Managing Director Achievements Took over the management and increased turnover from R87 000 per month to over R3 million per month with net pre tax profit of around R300 000 per month within 18 months (hands on person prepared to roll up sleeves when problems are identified) Reason for leaving Two shareholders passed away within a couple of months apart and heirs decided to break group up and sell all the components of the group. February 1995 - March 1998 Managing the 9 state airports Airports Company Ltd (South Africa) General Manager: Group Finance and Information System Public company but not listed Group financial reporting to Board level Group budget setting and budget reporting to Board level In charge of overall retail negotiations Developed all financial computer models In charge of Group Audit Handled Group taxation In charge of Group Treasury function (R800 million). Setting Group policy and strategies In charge of group retail activities and all negotiations relating to retail activities (all retail contracts had to authorised by me in person) at the nine airports Assisted in property and retail evaluation process Assisted in financial modelling on projects Can run an airport and/or project manage any airport project In charge of getting non-airline income to 50:50 ratio Computerised the whole ACSA Group, financially as well as operationally. Addressed international conferences on airport finances Local contact person for all international organisations, i.e. IATA, ACI etc In charge of annual price increase application to Regulating authorities Negotiated final values for take over purposes with Government Project evaluation and new investment evaluation Airport consultation Visited over 30 airports world-wide Staff compliment – 40 people Achievements I consider myself to be an airport specialist Computerised the Group, operationally as well as financially. Brought out the first set of financial statements for the National airports Wrote spread sheets for monthly group reporting as well as for annual auditing which reduced the audit fee by 30% Board reporting packs developed by me still in use today Reason for leaving Change in management March 1993 - January 1995 Industrial Manufacturing Group Denel Ltd General Manager: Group Finance Responsibilities Public company but not listed Group and Corporate Office financial reporting to Board of Group Determining Group strategy Determining Group policies In charge of financial reporting on international projects Setting of Group budget targets and Group budget presentations to Board Staff compliment – 60 people Achievements When I started at Denel, it took 4 weeks to do the consolidation. When I left it only took 4 hours. I computerised the Group Financial reporting structure, which led to the time saving. Board reporting was reduced from 6 weeks to one week, including variance analysis. The financial department staff complement was reduced from 28 to 10 coping with more work producing results substantially faster Reason for leaving Transferred by Government to the newly established Airports Company of South Africa. This relates back to the investigation that I did for the Government on the Privatisation of State Airports. January 1989 - February 1993 Merchant Bank Hill Samuel Merchant Bank – changed its name to Corporate Merchant Bank Listed LSE Senior Manager Reporting to Senior General Manager: Corporate Finance Responsibilities Corporate finance deals Structuring of finance deals Marketed business services to clients Preparation of documentation for listings Structured transactions, i.e. take overs, mergers and acquisitions Built computer models for evaluation purposes In charge of privatisation department Acted as Director on Board of Foston Limited, listed on JSE Achievements Earned 5 times annual income in fees Listed a number of companies Formed a major coal group – original owners only had coal concessions – eventually onsold group to one of South Africa's major mining houses Restructured Group 5 on the JSE In charge of the privatisation of the SA Mint Did a project for the privatisation of State airports for the late Dr Wim De Villiers, which was later accepted and implemented to form Airports Company Ltd Reason for leaving Company got taken over by Cape Investment Bank – did not want to move to Cape Town. February 1988 - December 1988 Industrial holding company Bonuskor Ltd (Subsidiary of Rebrandt Group) Group Financial Controller and Company Secretary Listed on the JSE until take-over by HLH Responsibilities Gave inputs to the restructuring of the Group Monthly Accounts Annual Budgets Company Secretary Due diligence's Determining Group Strategy Reported group numbers to main Board of Group Tax planning for the Group Achievements Member of team that purchases Robersons Spice (CGP) when the Robertsons disinvested from South Africa. The first group to get a trade mark as a tax deductible Turned the company around from loss making to substantial profits Ran the company on my own for a period of three months after the Group was taken over by HLH Ltd Reason for leaving Company got taken over by HLH - New position offered was not in line with expectations May 1985 - January 1988 Transport holding company South African Transport Services Senior Superintendent – Corporate Finance Division Reporting to General Manager: Finance Responsibilities Had to start a Corporate Finance Division for the whole of the South African Transport Services Group Determined Group Policy Conducted due diligences on new projects etc. Advised Group on accounting issues Assisted in determining Group Strategic Plans Achievements Started the Corporate Finance Division of SATS with two other chartered accountants Reason for leaving Got offered a position within the Rembrand Group January 1982 - April 1985 Chartered Accountants Ernst & Young (Previously Arthur Young & Co) – Audit Supervisor Responsibilities Conducted audits and in charge of audits, i.e. Cargo Carriers, Total Fuels, Irvine & Johnson, Renown Food, Witbank Colleries Total South Africa (one of biggest fuel companies in Southern Africa) (Started on temporary basis on audit assignment June 1979 until April 1985 – 6 years - Ended up in charge of audit 1985 Major areas audited – stock and stock control Purchases and purchases control Human resources Contract reviews Cost calculations and price determination Natref (Nation petroleum refinery) – Refinery crude oil to fuel products – 3 years Irvin & Johnson – Food industry Cargo Carriers – One of biggest transport companies in Southern Africa Reason for leaving Completed articles and wanted to move into commerce View contact information... «« previous resume next resume »» Search Results (Resumes 1 to 50 of 496) Go to Search Parameters... 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Easy Delegating Multilingual UK Chartered Accountant With Industrial and African Mining Experience seeking Roles Internationally Post graduate in Geology,Certificate in Mineral Exploration,Mining techniques,modern management techniques from IIT Kharagpur,State Government employee having experience in Mineral Administration and regulation,Aquainted with mining ,industry,forest,labour and other legislation . Accountable for leading Admin team forward by designing, implementing and maintaining systems for the financial and admin section of the Victor Project Experienced in Central Asia, East & West Africa, Central America, Canada, USA, and the Asia-Pacific region. Technical Writer/Researcher- Information design, development and implementation for mine operations training. 20 years experience in redesign, development and implementation of training/safety processes and information. 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To secure supply position-involving procurement, contracts and logistics coordination where my skills may be fully applied overseas, Africa or domestic assignments 28 years exploration experiance in Africa. Two companies Anglo American & Union Carbide. Worked in remote locations, overseeing all personal and financial matters, budget control, oversaw logistics of exploation camps, responsible for safety, health and enviroment issues, conducted training. Chartered Accountant HR Administration / Recruitment / Orientation Exploration Geologit experience in Gold, Base metal Experience State Diploma of Geometer Studies in engineering State Doctorate of Political Sciences - Option " International " Finance Professional with extensive experience in accounting, internal and external financial reporting, systems, business planning, operations analysis and international operations. Leadership experience in both corporate and operating unit environments, within the United States and Latin America. 39 years experience in mining , open cast and underground . administration , planning operation including safety. Mining Finance professional. - 12 years progressive financial management. - 4 years mining expatriation experience (Africa) - Hands on, operation oriented - Team player, trilingual Canadian Citizen (English, French, Spanish) Available for international posting I am post graduate in HR & 15 yrs of experience in Administration & HSSE •A professional with excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills. •A team player capable of motivating others offering more than 10 years of progressive experience. 20 yrs plus administration experience 17 yrs military career NZ Army/Navy. Highly capable working in a windows environment/organisations/planning skills. Enjoy working in time sensitive environments. Have no problem working in remote areas. Enjoy working as a team or autonomously. 30 years experience in large underground coal mine with modern tech., techno-economic study of mine project I am a graduate mining engineer from the most reputed mining engg college in India(Indian school of mines) and holding a First class colliery Manager Certificate from Director General of mines safety, India. Well experienced Financial Director with CA(SA) and Masters Degree in Accounting. Vast African and International experience. Was in charge of 18 African operations in 10 countries. Gets the job done within deadlines. Very accurate and technically astute. Experienced in Drilling of soils/rock for groundwater exploration and Lignite exploration in Opencast mines Seventeen years experience in the mining field, surface and underground. BCOA Certified. A Certified Surface and Underground MSHA Trainer for Heavy Equipment and Construction practices. Illinois/Wyoming Certified Supervisor and Shotfirer. FBI/ATF Clearance. Dedicated Land Professional with 29 years experience in a "Cradle to Grave" land department who works well under pressure and a deadline I am capable to handle Administration, Partner with HR, Security, Procurement, Vendor Management, Liaison and other assigned work given by the Management. 13MONTHS - SAFETY 7 YEARS - SHAFT 5 YEARS - DRIFTS 6 MONTHS - STOPES Experienced, Bilingual Trainer Seeking HR or Marketing Position in Indonesia Experienced Mining engineer in large scale openpit Mines with knowledge of SAP and Materials Management and controlled blasting Mining Engineer with 30 years experience in metal/precious stones/alluvial deposits seeking managerial or consultant position with new or established mining projects Project Management, Inventory Control, Contract Compliance, Accounting, Admin 10+ years of project management experience in the areas of accounting and financial reporting in various industries, including Management Consulting, Retail and Wholesale, Manufacturing and Distribution, Mining and Construction Expert Contracts and Business Development Manager with more than 20 years of experience with major oil/gas operators in the Middle East and exposure to Contracts Management from start till award and post award, establishing new ventues in drilling, engineering and related fields, & procurement.i Fourteen years of experience in Office Administration, Procurement, HRD, Public Relation and Sales Coordination has energized me to seek suitable position in renowned companies. 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