Christo Van Der Schyff Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Canada

Founded Southway Consulting as a dynamic and results-driven business consulting firm that specializes in empowering business and nonprofit leaders to unlock their full potential and create a lasting impact. With its client base ranging from established businesses to emerging startups and impactful nonprofits, I have been able to help leaders discover their personal life purpose and align it with their professional endeavors.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

George Area, South Africa

Pretoria Area, South Africa

As Executive Director I was responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the National Cabinet.This included the following primary duties and responsibilities:- Leadership development & strategy- Operational planning and management- Program planning and management- Financial planning and management- Membership development

Pretoria Area, South Africa

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Strategy, Vision and Leadership • Advise the MD and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.• Serve as the management liaison to group finance and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at selected management and committee meetings.• Contribute to the development of AMFM’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the… Show more Strategy, Vision and Leadership • Advise the MD and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.• Serve as the management liaison to group finance and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at selected management and committee meetings.• Contribute to the development of AMFM’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the MD informed of all critical issues.• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and marketing negotiations. Team Development/Leadership • Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results. Operations • Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.• Ensure that AMFM is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.• Provide analytical support to AMFM’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.• Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, loans payment processing, accounts payable, and purchasing. Show less

Shareholder in private investment company

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Part of corporate governance team which provided management with accurate and current information about the efficiency and effectiveness of its policies and operations, and the status of its compliance with the statutory obligations.

Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa

Absa Management Programme, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate: Operational & Management Level, Finance And Financial Management Services

B.Compt, Honnours

B.Com, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Afslaan Manskoshuis

Matric, Matric

Diploma: Christian Religious Practitioner (Incomplete)