Ben Wikner Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Tasked to provide financial accounting support at SuperSonic, an MTN subsidiary, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Providing solutions in business development.• Identifying and navigating challenges to enhance company performance.

South Africa

• Led IFC debt raise and cash flow forecasts resulting in improved financial stability and strategic decision-making.• Managed budget controllership and ERP system upgrade to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.• Implemented revenue assurance measures and sustainability reporting to ensure financial health and compliance.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

• Conducted revenue assurance analysis and managed the invoicing and credit note process at SEACOM LTD.• Provided effective management and leadership of the Billing Team, acting as a liaison between cross-functional teams.• Utilized available system technologies to improve customer experience and streamline billing processes.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Managed entire finance function for a government institution and subsidiary company, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory, and Treasury Management.• Developed financial models supporting asset valuation, planning, and forecasting.• Ensured timely production of financial statements and implemented internal control systems for operational efficiency.• Conducted quantitative analysis of operational and financial data.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Acted as an interim CFO overseeing finance, procurement, and facilities management.• Led negotiations for staff salary increases, preventing a potential labor strike.• Improved liquidity by ensuring sufficient cash coverage for business operations.

Manager - Group Accounting

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Prepared financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.• Advised senior management on cash-flow forecasts and investment strategies.• Acted as CFO, overseeing operational aspects of the finance department.• Introduced a Sustainability Reporting programme to promote corporate responsibility.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by analyzing data and monitoring trends.• Provided financial advice to the executive team to drive organizational growth.• Reviewed monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and validity of financial information.

Sandringham, Johannesburg

• Managed general books and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Analyzed complex financial data to prepare reports and budgets, maintaining control over budget accounts.• Supervised subordinate clerical staff, ensuring efficient and accurate bookkeeping processes.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Provided financial information to management through research and analysis, preparing reports.• Documented financial transactions by entering account information and reconciled discrepancies.• Maintained financial security by following internal controls and completing database backups.

Cima Professional Qualification, Operational Level

Currently studying

Bcom In Financial Management, Accounting And Finance

Specialisation: Financial Management & Business Management

Bjourn (4-Year), Journalism And Media Studies

Major subjects: Politics, Journalism and Media Studies

Matric Ceritificate With University Exemption