Currently a director of Blackwater Systems Financial Services. I hold a Bcom degree in Finance and Accounting, backed by extensive experience across the Financial Services, Mining, and Retail industries. My diverse background has sharpened my ability to analyze data, optimize financial operations, and deliver results in complex environments. I am confident that my expertise, combined with a proactive approach to problem-solving, makes me the best decision for any company looking to strengthen its financial performance and drive growth.Through my 9 years as a semi-professional rugby referee, I have added other work-related skills to my arsenal such as great conflict management skills, good work ethic and discipline, on the spot decision-making skills under both pressured and non-pressured situations, as well as great communication and leadership skills.I have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Xero Accounting Software, Oracle Netsuite and SAGE Accounting Systems. I am confident and excited to learn new programs. I am adept to working in multicultural environments and believe this experience and knowledge will be of great value.
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AccountantBsure Insurance AdvisorsBenoni, Gp, Za -
DirectorBlackwater Systems Mar 2023 - PresentInternationalWe help new, small-medium sized businesses and medical practitioners (starting their own practice) get their bookkeeping and accounting systems sorted and in order, within a 2 day turnaround with all the paperwork you have and help you focus on your craft without the financial hassle.o In charge of Directing financial planning and strategy. o Directing Bookkeeping Services to Small and Medium Sized Business Nationally and Internationallyo Analysing and reporting on financial performance. o Overseeing audit and tax functions in accordance with local tax authorities. Developing and implementing accounting policies. o Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets. o Working with the sales and marketing team to create and direct Google Ad traffic to the firm, through low costing strategies.o Implement and advise on various long term investment strategies for clientele and stakeholders. -
Rugby RefereeBlue Bulls Referee Society Feb 2020 - Present
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Admin/Finance ControllerSa Precious Metals Mar 2022 - Mar 2023South Africao Created and issued Purchase Orders for various consumables and Capital expenditure items to be utilised by the company mainly for the maintenance overheads, repairs & maintenance for the building and the overheads.o Managed an admin team that facilitated my orders of how the various stores on the site where to be run and how to keep records of all the inventory coming in and out. We conducted numerous stock take exercises to ensure that the production team never ran short of the consumables needed to produce.o Recorded and accounted for all expenses of the site that I was based at and oversaw the accounting for the asset register for the company for both sites of the company, whether there were any improvements, depreciation as well as keeping track if the asset was sold off.o Ensured the company remained tax compliant with in terms of South African VAT law by investigating and correcting necessary documents and details in order to have valid tax invoices and not be penalized by SARS.o Created and enforced various accounting procedures that benefitted the payment of suppliers, the receiving of revenue and how accurate stock take procedures for the production should be done.o Created and liaised the creation of credit accounts with various suppliers.o Co-Head of various financial projects namely the clean-up of the company’s Asset Register.o Acted as the compliance officer for all Value Added Tax Submissions for each month that the Submission was due and ensured all paperwork was regulation compliant.o Co-ordinated the reports of the ABC documents to ensure that all precious metals suppliers were compliant to LBMA, DPMR and South African Constitutional Laws when trading with the company.o Part of the initial Due Diligence of Suppliers and Customers.o Conducted all background checks, site visits and was part of the compliance team that report top the Compliance committee to confirm if a supplier or customer was to be onboarded. -
Pricing AdministratorNorman Goodfellows (Pty) Ltd May 2021 - Aug 2021o Collaborated with the marketing department for various seasonal and frequently occurring promotions on different liquors, wines, and beers.o Conducted various forms of research within terms of our competitive presence in the industry.o Focussed on ensuring that the retail prices obtained the margins set out by the Directors.o We conducted numerous stock take exercises to ensure that the production team never ran short of Liquor being requested.o Ensured the company remained tax compliant with in terms of South African VAT law by investigating and correcting necessary documents and details in order to have valid tax invoices and not be penalized by SARS.o Created and enforced various accounting procedures that benefitted the payment of suppliers, the receiving of revenue and how accurate stock take procedures for the production should be done.o Was part of the Value Added Tax (Similar General Sales Tax) Submission team that ensured that all necessary Tax compliance was adhered to. -
Front Of House ManagerBlackjack Events Feb 2016 - Feb 2020Sandtono Assisted the partners with the acquisition and setup of inventory for the WineNot event nights.o Serviced on average 3 000 customers with beverage orders on these specific nights.o Managed a team of Barmen to ensure quality service was provided to customers and that no unnecessary costs were incurred.o Collaborated with the Accounting Department to ensure that the budget objectives were achieved and that a profit was made each event night.o We conducted numerous stock take exercises to ensure that the events team and the respective bars never ran short of the consumables needed to produce and create the various cocktails and keep the necessary Par levels manageable.
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Rugby RefereeValke Rugby Referee’S Society Dec 2014 - Dec 2019
Christopher Smit Education Details
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Accounting And Finance
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Christopher Smit attended Cima, Varsity College.
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Christopher Smit
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Christopher Smit
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