Ben Wikner Email & Phone Number

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