Christo Bothma - Acma, Cgma Email & Phone Number

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Projects: Projects included the setup of all the internal infrastructure including IT, building our brand and marketing as well as substantially increasing our client baseAchievements : Due to great customers relationships, I have grown the client book to almost 3 times the initial book with a very small drop off of rate. 1. LeadershipConducting firm’s strategic planning process to refine the firm’s mission, vision and values and assess it’s current state;Evaluating and overseeing all business expansion opportunities, including merger and acquisition opportunities; Setting of business goals and directing resources to attain these firm goals Assisting direct reports with setting and meeting their goals;2. Human ResourcesApproving and interviewing of all possible new hires, promotions and any disciplinary action, including firing of employees;Managing of all training office requirements including annual site visits and communications with SAIPA and trainees3. MarketingDeveloping of relationships to cultivate healthy business relationships and referral systemsRepresenting the firm at events and firm functions to promote the firm and services offeredAssisting with preparation of marketing and sales material4. SalesPerforming of presentations where neededReviewing all prospective clients to ensure good fit and accept clients; Reviewing and approving all proposals to clients.5. Client ServiceManaging of the firm’s clients expectations;Handling escalated client concerns as warranted;6. Risk ManagementEnsuring the firm is protected against risk including managing the firm’s insurance and legal interface.7. Continued professional Development / Technical updates Ensuring that technical updates are deployed throughout the practice8. Internal controls / practice managementReview, design and implementation of internal systems and controls ensuring the practice remains fully functional while being effective and profitable.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Financial Planning: Provide financial and commercial input into the business. Assisting to develop strategic and commercial policies and processes to support business growth;Financial Reporting: Oversee all financial reporting and to align the financial reporting to support the overall business strategic goals and objective;Forecasting: Provide on-going financial modelling and analysis to the business to support the development of long term strategic goals and objectives;Cash-flow, Budgeting and Risk Management.

Waterfront, Cape Town

Financial Planning: Provide financial and commercial input into the business. Assisting to develop strategic and commercial policies and processes to support business growth;Financial Reporting: Oversee all financial reporting and to align the financial reporting to support the overall business strategic goals and objective;Forecasting: Provide on-going financial modelling and analysis to the business to support the development of long term strategic goals and objectives;Cash-flow, Budgeting and Risk Management.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

As a Verification Analyst I need to have an understanding of the BBBEE codes in order to perform my duties as a verification agent. I engage with clients to obtain the relevant information needed to verify and ultimately support the BEE certificate issued. All client information is kept confidential.

Edgemead

I was responsible for the preparation of the internal and external financial reports for the organisation. I also assisted with the preparation and submission of the annual tax returns and the relevant correspondence with South African Revenue Services Exemption Unit. I also assisted with the risk assessment and management of the organisation. I assisted with the corporate governance and ensured the financial affairs were managed in accordance with the relevant constitution of the organisation.

Cape Town

• Conduct the full financial accounting and control function.• Managed 3rd party relationship that included the Receiver of Revenue, Finance houses. • Managed the relationship between inter group companies • Preparation of monthly packs for presentation to board• Analyse financial records.• Assist in decision-making on the financial and business viability of new, and existing, projects and programs.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Business Breakfast is a networking group with a difference. This group is a way to network and generate business tapping into each others networks. This group is a not for profit organisation and I was part of the managing committee during my period with them.

Plattekloof, Cape Town

As managing partner my responsibilities included:1. Leadership Evaluating and overseeing all business expansion opportunities, including merger and acquisition opportunities; Setting of business goals and directing resources to attain these firm goals Assisting direct reports with setting and meeting their goals;2. Human ResourcesApproving and interviewing of all possible new hires, promotions and any disciplinary action, including firing of employees;Managing of all training office requirements including annual site visits and communications with SAIPA and trainees3. MarketingDeveloping of relationships to cultivate healthy business relationships and referral systemsRepresenting the firm at events and firm functions to promote the firm and services offeredSeeking avenues to market the firmAssisting with preparation of marketing and sales material4. SalesPerforming of presentation where neededReviewing all prospective clients to ensure good fit and accept clients; Reviewing and approving all proposals to clients.5. Client ServiceManaging of the firm’s clients expectations;Handling escalated client concerns as warranted;6. Risk ManagementEnsuring the firm is protected against risk including managing the firm’s insurance and legal interface.

There was a need for assistance in the QSE market. Guy Tailor and Alexander Sonne developed a product that will assist with this section in the market.

Ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement I reported to one of firms partners directly or audit managers where applicable. I managed and directed daily activities of more junior staff assigned on audits engagements and I assisted with on the job training of staff assigned to me. I communicated risks identified with Audit partner or manager to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Cima Advanced Diploma In Management Accounting, Management Accounting

Advanced management accounting

B Compt (Hons), Auditing, Taxation, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting

B Compt, Auditing, Taxation, Finanacial Accounting, Managment Accounting