Michelle Bester Email & Phone Number

Munich, By, De

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Germany

Munich Area, Germany

• Manage and develop the monthly Management Reporting Packs, including business comments, for the management and advisory board• Formulate and control the annual budget for all 13 entities and 6 corporate departments and quarterly forecast at a regional level• Develop, maintain and report on KPI’S and Financial Dimensions in order for Management to make more informed decisions.• Analyse and interpret monthly variances and trends against expectations and support managers to understand the variances and cost reduction strategies to close any gaps.• Key user of Evidanza (Reporting System); Maintenance and further development of the system, set up and train users

London, United Kingdom

• Ownership of the month end close e.g. journal posting, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, etc. • Prepare & analyse monthly Management Accounts, commentary and Board Pack information• Manage the day to day cash management and cash flow forecasting including making & acting on recommendations • Identify variances to Budget/Forecast on a monthly basis • Track revenue recognition & ensure matching of direct costs and revenue recognised within projects• Prepare monthly utilisation report • Balance Sheet reconciliations, including accrued and deferred income• Manage audit process through to production of statutory accounts & filing • Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE & statistical returns• Manage Fixed Asset Register and Finance Lease calculations • Produce monthly P & L cost analyses • Supervise and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

London, United Kingdom

• Review and prepare monthly management accounts for all corporate entities ensuring balance sheet integrity and variance analysis of P&L;• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts in accordance with IFRS;• Review and provide monthly commentary on divisional overheads for inclusion within the group board papers;• Review and maintain the group intercompany balances• Prepare and distribute department financial performance packs and review monthly results with department heads;• Develop internal efficiencies to produce management accounts o For Example: Create reports in line with the new Corporate structure to reduce duplication• Production of quarterly forecasts/annual budgets and three-year strategic plans for the various Group Divisions;• Prepare quarterly/year end audit packs for all corporate entities and liaise with auditors as necessary;• Support implementation of new Accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains)• Train and assist various Group Divisions on Purchase Orders.

London, United Kingdom

 Produce consolidated monthly results (P&L). o Supports Operational units with closing processes. o Ensuring the reliability of the figures. o Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and reporting requirements. o Ensures all the requirements of the month-end timetable as defined by GEFCO group are met both in terms of timing and accuracy. Analyse and highlight the main discrepancies in results, ensuring that appropriate answers are provided by the relevant departments. Reporting of Results o Communicate results to the appropriate parties, with comments on discrepancies and exceptional items. Review and consolidate the Budget and Forecasts. o Ensures budget is consistent and in line with corporate instructions. o Helps and advises management and operational teams in developing budgets, reporting statements and business plans.  Ensure the updating and the accuracy of the controlling corporate tools (SAP and Hyperion/Oracle). Develop, control and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) in order to monitor company profitability and departmental performance. Assisting with the implementation of accounting policies and procedures that will ensure UK and Group compliance

Paarl, South Africa

Member

Options taken: P5 - Advanced Performance Management and P6 - Advanced Taxation

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Internal Auditing

National Diploma, Financial Information Systems