Christopher Smith Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Professional SummaryDriven FX Trader adept at driving product development, stakeholder relationship management, and technological improvements. Skilled portfolio manager with in-depth knowledge of entire trade execution process. Collaborative and proactive leader with strong organizational and communication skills.Areas of Expertise• Modeling and forecasting• Team leadership• Independent thinker• Energetic • Risk… Show more Professional SummaryDriven FX Trader adept at driving product development, stakeholder relationship management, and technological improvements. Skilled portfolio manager with in-depth knowledge of entire trade execution process. Collaborative and proactive leader with strong organizational and communication skills.Areas of Expertise• Modeling and forecasting• Team leadership• Independent thinker• Energetic • Risk management• Influential• Resourceful• DecisiveWork Experience• Manage financial instruments and oversee active trading.• Administer foreign exchange trading desk functions.• Review trades on consistent basis and oversee currency and interest rates.• Prepared reports detailing activities and needed improvements.• Modeled and forecasted financial activities to inform decision-making.• Designed effective team strategies for advancement.• Maintained continuously updated knowledge of financial markets.• Monitored risk management activities and documented issues.• Maintained an active account with Interactive Broker from 2008 through present; stability with the same clearing firm for 8 years.• Innovated trading ideas through use of market/economic indicator research, technical numbers, historical data. Concentrated focus on equities.• Majority of trades executed as an independent and some peripheral trades in currencies, commodities, Indices and stocks.• Monitored specific trades and advised clients to trade or liquidate in light of potential profits or losses.• Continued knowledge expansion of trading floor operations and interactions traders and brokers• Online day trading, using several trading styles, i.e. short term trading, swing trading and position trading• Execute a profitable investment strategy both in stock and currenciesTrading Platforms/Utilities and Research Sources• Bloomberg, Interactive Brokers, Globex, Futures Source, Morningstar• Buying and selling currencies and stock shares at a profit on JSE and MT4 Show less

Congo (Drc)

Direct and oversee the financial activities of the three main operational divisions of the business, including the group holding company, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.• Consolidation of the three main operational divisions: Agriculture (Maize, Soya, flour), Biscuits, Meat, Cattle. • Consolidated financial reporting for all divisions with IFRS, GAAP (US and local), SYSCOA, OHADA and Governance… Show more Direct and oversee the financial activities of the three main operational divisions of the business, including the group holding company, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.• Consolidation of the three main operational divisions: Agriculture (Maize, Soya, flour), Biscuits, Meat, Cattle. • Consolidated financial reporting for all divisions with IFRS, GAAP (US and local), SYSCOA, OHADA and Governance. • Manage active merging and acquiring new related businesses globally.• Manage treasury and working capital management for group.• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team.• Providing strategic recommendations to members of the executive management team. • Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting. • Advising on long-term business and financial planning. • Reviewing all formal finance, HR, and IT related procedures. • Performing risk management analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments.• Productivity Projects.• Financial direction and management of large scale agricultural and processing operations.• Deliver business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations.• Engage with staff at all levels of the organization and exercise sound judgement. Show less

Bryanston, Johannesburg

• Review of current stock and balance sheet, cash working capital management, this includes raw material, moving of products, costing of products, manufacturing of this stock, production recovery and accounting treatment of this stock• Risk management – develop policies and procedures around stock management for 21 entities• Managing of costs for all 126 distribution centers • Managing and analysing the entire balance sheet reconciliations• Fixed asset management process for 21… Show more • Review of current stock and balance sheet, cash working capital management, this includes raw material, moving of products, costing of products, manufacturing of this stock, production recovery and accounting treatment of this stock• Risk management – develop policies and procedures around stock management for 21 entities• Managing of costs for all 126 distribution centers • Managing and analysing the entire balance sheet reconciliations• Fixed asset management process for 21 countries and 126 sites• Managing the procurement process, import and export and policies• Revenue cost analysis and Sales contract accounting disbursement management• R&D costs – develop better understanding of these costs• Financial Reporting to Group and Head Office• Attending ManCo’s and ExCo’s• Developing Financial processes, policies and procedures • Ensuring compliance with the accounting system QAD and Microsoft Dynamics AX• Managing staff and balanced scorecards• Managing relationships with external stakeholders (Bank, Insurance, Auditors, SARS, Intercompany, etc.)• The role involves 25% - 50% travel Local and International (sites, entities, Group HQ) Show less

Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Analyse every day financial activities and provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. Acting as the root of all major business decisions where my role is crucial to the success of the organisation. Managing and overseeing many different environments and departments, crucial to the consolidation of the three main verticals / divisions. Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions). Prepare… Show more Analyse every day financial activities and provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. Acting as the root of all major business decisions where my role is crucial to the success of the organisation. Managing and overseeing many different environments and departments, crucial to the consolidation of the three main verticals / divisions. Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions). Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting.Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior company leadership.Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requestsManage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.Seasoned experience working in finance cross-functions (Tax, Finance operations, treasury, FP&A, etc.).• Consolidation of the three main operational divisions: Agriculture, Mining & Chemicals• Consolidated financial reporting for all divisions with IFRS, GAAP (US and local), SYSCOA, OHADA and Kings Governance• Manage tax benefit advantaged entities based in Mauritius for the group• Manage multiple investment companies as part of its listing • Manage active merging and acquiring new related businesses globally• Manage treasury and working capital management for group• Financial Consulting, review and auditing of Omnia Group Offshore Group Finance Structures, transaction processes and policies, including transaction timing and low process.• Review TAX processes as to the viability of offshore tax advantages for the correct tax instrument and foreign direct investments (FDI).• Financial group reporting including auditor AFS Show less

Wynberg

Accountabilities:Overall accountability and responsibility for the full financial,accounting, IT and compliance functions. To assume overall accountability and responsibility for the retail operations, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing and logistics, the customer contact centre, human resources, maintenance and security.Specific responsibilities will include:Providing strategic leadership on financial, information technology, business processes and regulatory and… Show more Accountabilities:Overall accountability and responsibility for the full financial,accounting, IT and compliance functions. To assume overall accountability and responsibility for the retail operations, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing and logistics, the customer contact centre, human resources, maintenance and security.Specific responsibilities will include:Providing strategic leadership on financial, information technology, business processes and regulatory and compliance matters;Maintaining financial and operational controls, procedures and management systems to ensure fiscal integrity and best practice and introducing enhancements where necessary;Developing and updating accounting and risk management policies in compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements;Maintaining sound treasury disciplines;Providing clear, accurate and relevant information to the CEO in a professional format;Producing monthly financial and management reports, interim and annual reporting;Cash flow planning and asset management;Responsible for costings and the accuracy thereof for all products manufactured in-house;Maintenance of all contractual agreements and the initial scrutiny thereof;Responsible for the accounting system and ensuring that the stock and point of sale modules are running effectively and reporting accurate information, while identifying enhancements/changes to be made;Preparing budgets, forecasts, three-year plans and strategic reviews;Must be accountable for compliance with all laws, regulations and governance requirements including tax and company regulations;Leading or assisting with ad-hoc accounting, finance, feasibility or other projects and investigations;Maintaining relations and negotiating with bankers in regard to facilities and dealing with professional and legal advisors; andAccountable for financial year end audits with the desired objective of producing unqualified audited financials. Show less

Woodmead, Johannesburg

• Manage subsidiary tax planning and tax risk reduction • Manage subsidiary accounting and external audit and global financial reporting • Responsible for budget management e.g. budget assessment and control • Responsible for subsidiary project cost control • Liaise with investment analysts, investment bankers, auditors and tax agents. • Utilize effective monitoring systems to assure standards of performance are met, • Operating and budget objectives achieved… Show more • Manage subsidiary tax planning and tax risk reduction • Manage subsidiary accounting and external audit and global financial reporting • Responsible for budget management e.g. budget assessment and control • Responsible for subsidiary project cost control • Liaise with investment analysts, investment bankers, auditors and tax agents. • Utilize effective monitoring systems to assure standards of performance are met, • Operating and budget objectives achieved. • Manage the monthly audit, analysis and reporting completed by the Analysts. • Prepare written financial reports and trend analysis. • Cash Collection, Liquidity Management, and Cash flow management. • BEE Rating • Business profitability. • Satisfactory implementation of projects. • Internal Management Satisfaction. • Financial Reporting Management. Show less

Randburg

To provide guidance from a financial perspective to the business, around the development and strategic goals measurement.• Provide strategic direction to business executive committee (Exco) • Translate current business performance into actionable business objectives • Negotiate on the targets set and drive the overall achievement of performance objectives • Oversee the review of audit issue or findings logs • Define the cost centre structures and consolidation… Show more To provide guidance from a financial perspective to the business, around the development and strategic goals measurement.• Provide strategic direction to business executive committee (Exco) • Translate current business performance into actionable business objectives • Negotiate on the targets set and drive the overall achievement of performance objectives • Oversee the review of audit issue or findings logs • Define the cost centre structures and consolidation • Determine performance reporting needs and agree deliverables • Manage cost within approved budget Show less

Midrand

Full responsibility for financial functions and financial reporting locally and to HQ in Japan. 2IC to CEODepartment head, management of finance staff and managing the financial accounting and reporting structure. • Maintaining best financial practices to ensure maximum profitability and efficiency • Timeous and correct preparation of all monthly financial accounts, presentation and analysis thereof • Completion of annual budgets and audits and control requirements • Manage… Show more Full responsibility for financial functions and financial reporting locally and to HQ in Japan. 2IC to CEODepartment head, management of finance staff and managing the financial accounting and reporting structure. • Maintaining best financial practices to ensure maximum profitability and efficiency • Timeous and correct preparation of all monthly financial accounts, presentation and analysis thereof • Completion of annual budgets and audits and control requirements • Manage the company's finance function and staff • Plan and co-ordinate global group financial and management HQ reporting function • Review annual financial statements for the company • Authorise journals, release payments, review account recons • Review monthly group financial commentary and overview • Prepare reporting packs, financial year-end tax pack • Profitability forecasts, category and brand income statements, expense reports • Preparing board packs for BOD meetings Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Full responsibility for financial functions listed below to ensure the long term sustainability and success of the company.Department head, management of finance and managing the financial accounting and reporting structure locally and internationallyFinance and Accounting Management• Cash flow and Budget management, Liquidity Management / Cash Management• Financial and Accounting Management• Fixed Assets Management (CAPEX)• Treasury Management• Human Resources… Show more Full responsibility for financial functions listed below to ensure the long term sustainability and success of the company.Department head, management of finance and managing the financial accounting and reporting structure locally and internationallyFinance and Accounting Management• Cash flow and Budget management, Liquidity Management / Cash Management• Financial and Accounting Management• Fixed Assets Management (CAPEX)• Treasury Management• Human Resources Management, People Management• Statutory / Corporate Reporting and Governance Compliance• Accounts Receivables Management, Control all outstanding due and payable, Collection of sale to the maximum • Accounts Payable• Accounts Receivable• Risk management, Legal Management, • Tax Management• Costing / Inventory Management• Credit Risk Insurance, Maintain credit terms and procedures Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Specialist Accounts Receivable support service to the finalization of every saleCollection of the value of the sale made to the clients in the shortest period of time as specified by the sale. This purpose was supported with the knowledge and assistance from the management and sales force, together with the correct tools to speed up the recovery of such monies due and payable by the clients.• Knowledge of the clients terms and conditions, sales agreement terms and conditions… Show more Specialist Accounts Receivable support service to the finalization of every saleCollection of the value of the sale made to the clients in the shortest period of time as specified by the sale. This purpose was supported with the knowledge and assistance from the management and sales force, together with the correct tools to speed up the recovery of such monies due and payable by the clients.• Knowledge of the clients terms and conditions, sales agreement terms and conditions • Trading terms and contracts • Account Receivable control and approval • Open item systems and Balance brought forward systems • Credit Risk Insurance, D&B, Atradius, Coface, AON, CGIC, Kreditinform, • Debtor administration • Target controls, DSO, Overdue Invoicing, Rebates, credit notes ratio, etc.• Credit control Staff management• Claims procedures • Debtor visitation • Debtor Reconciliation's • Customer service Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable• Reconcile accounts against source documents • Reconcile all balance sheets accounts • Proper coding of transactions and other matters • Update files and reconcile to general ledger • Verify accuracy of input and checks in place • Instruct less experienced staff or direct others on a project basis • Post payments and expenditures to the proper account • Supervise the maintenance of the general ledger for… Show more • Processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable• Reconcile accounts against source documents • Reconcile all balance sheets accounts • Proper coding of transactions and other matters • Update files and reconcile to general ledger • Verify accuracy of input and checks in place • Instruct less experienced staff or direct others on a project basis • Post payments and expenditures to the proper account • Supervise the maintenance of the general ledger for the company • Supervise and participate in the preparation and analysis of various financial statements, schedules and reports • Development and administering of accounting and budget control systems to comply with new accounting procedures, laws, ordinances and regulations • Review financial statements with management personnel for their information and clarification and recommendations • Assist external Auditors in fiscal year review • Monitor proper compliance with contractual agreements • Co-ordinate and direct preparation of contract and other payments • Supervise the accounts payable and costing functions • Prepare monthly report for sales and purchase VAT regarding different VAT rates i.e. normal vat, exempt and zero rated • Comparing the VAT report to the trial balance • Preparing the mandatory forms for the VAT payment or refund (VAT 201) and submit to the South African Revenue Services (SARS) • Study and update the foreign exchange rates • From the foreign exposure sheet determine which payments to convert to foreign exchange; contracts (FEC)• Maintain the mark to market rate and prepare the report for month end • Supervise the maintenance of the foreign payment schedule and reconciliation of the foreign vendors • Supervise and control the foreign exchange gains and losses • Supervise the arrangement for forward cover and foreign and local vendor payments • Assist in the negotiating of FEC rates with the bankers dealing room Show less

Master’S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Degree in progress, Reg. No: 601274073, Student ID number (SID), D52391-11-08

Cis (Sa) - Icsa, Financial Accounting And Corporate Governance

Student ID: 9319323

Diploma - Finance And Accounting, Certificate - Finance, Business Economics, Business Law, Communication

Certificate - Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Matric (Grade 12), Scholistic