Cobus Foster Email and Phone Number

I am a qualified and seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 33 years of international experience as a CFO and COO in the Financial Services, Investment Management (Capital Markets/Funds and Private Equity), Real Estate and Retail/Wholesale/E-commerce industries. I have vast experience in preparing and executing business strategy through the efficient management, utilization and development of the various resources of capital, infrastructure and multi-cultural teams of personnel (human capital). I have been registered and approved as “Authorized Individual” by various financial regulators (Dubai, Republic of Ireland and South Africa ) to perform the various regulated functions, amongst others, of finance, compliance, anti-money laundering, business and operational risk management.My expertise lies in my ability to set-up businesses/operations, manage “business as usual” processes, as well as continuously review existing processes to achieve improvements in terms of lower cost, higher quality output, quicker turn-around times and enhanced service delivery.I have enjoyed success in managing complex strategic projects, from research of requirements, identifying solutions, evaluating suitable service providers, negotiating agreements, completing implementation and post-implementation evaluation of return on investments and delivery.I possess a keen interest in and passion for IT as a strategic business enabler. I have gained broad and deep experience in financial control & reporting in terms of IFRS, business performance measurement & reporting (MIS), preparing business plans & forecasting, cost control and preparing accounting policies & procedures. I am very experienced in various aspects of corporate governance and treasury management, including negotiating facilities/loans with various banks.I see my role as a true business partner. I help formulate and drive strategic ­business improvements proactively. Above all my strong reputation, integrity and high ethical standards as my strongest assets.[#CFO, #COO, #Finance Director, #Head of Finance, #Group CFO, #Financial Services, #Investment Management (#Capital Markets, #Funds Management and #Private Equity), #Family Office / #Private Office, #Real Estate (#Leasing and #Construction), #Retail, #Food & Beverages (#F&B), #Automotive, #Healthcare industries] [#Permanent and Limited Period #Contract],#Wholesale,#E-commerce,#Omni-channel.