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Hitchin, Gb

Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom

Promoted to Senior Finance Manager, I lead the financial operations for the EMEA region, overseeing month-end close, balance sheet management, and audit leadership. Managing a team of four finance professionals, I drive financial performance, streamline reporting using tools like Power BI, Power Query, and SharePoint, and ensure compliance with IFRS 16 and IFRS 9. My focus is on continuous improvement, with the goal of progressing to Financial Controller or Head of Finance roles.Key Responsibilities:Month-End Close: Lead full month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of four, promoting collaboration and high performance.IFRS 16 & IFRS 9: Implemented IFRS standards for lease recognition and credit loss assessments, improving compliance.Audit Leadership: Led the year-end audit, ensuring full compliance with external audit requirements.Payments & Cash Flow: Oversaw all payment processes and managed liquidity across the region.Data-Driven Reporting: Developed dashboards using Power BI and SharePoint for real-time financial insights.Business Partnering: Supported strategic decision-making for the EMEA leadership team.Key Achievements:Promoted to Senior Finance Manager for driving process improvements and performance.Reduced month-end close times by 20% through automation and workflow enhancements.Enhanced reporting accuracy under IFRS 16 and IFRS 9, strengthening financial control.Successfully led year-end audits, achieving full compliance.As I continue in this role, my aim is to further develop my skills and progress to a Financial Controller or Head of Finance position, contributing to long-term financial success.

Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom

As Finance Manager for Robert Walters’ EMEA outsourcing business, I managed the financial operations, including reporting, forecasting, and compliance. Leading a team of two, I drove improvements in financial accuracy and data visibility using Power BI, Power Query, and SharePoint.Key Responsibilities:Month-End Reporting: Led the review and preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate general ledger entries in D365.Forecasting & Analysis: Produced weekly forecasting reports, integrating data on client wins, losses, and operational changes using Power BI and Power Query.Ad Hoc Reporting: Coordinated ad hoc financial reports for the RWO EMEA Management Team and supported financial reporting for prospective client bids.Tax & Audit: Oversaw tax compliance for the region and managed the year-end audit process to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.Process Improvement: Actively drove automation and reporting improvements using Power BI and SharePoint, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:Spearheaded automation efforts, reducing manual reporting tasks and increasing data accuracy.Improved financial forecasting for the EMEA region, providing timely insights for strategic decisions.Successfully managed tax compliance and audit processes, ensuring full compliance with EMEA regulations.My career goal is to progress into a Financial Controller or Head of Finance role, where I can continue to drive financial performance and business growth.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

As an Accountant at Raubex Building, I was responsible for managing the financial reporting and cash flow management for subsidiaries across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon. My role involved streamlining financial processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and automating reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy. I played a key role in supporting a $172M project by managing cross-border cash flow and ensuring timely reporting to Group Head Office.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly financial reports in both USD and ZAR, ensuring compliance with IFRS and accuracy for multiple subsidiaries.Cross-Border Finance: Managed cash flow across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon, optimizing liquidity and ensuring efficient use of resources.Process Automation: Automated reporting and internal control processes using Power Pivot and Smart Sheets, increasing reporting accuracy by 20%.IFRS Compliance: Prepared financial statements in line with IFRS, ensuring compliance across all subsidiaries.Tax & Audit Management: Managed tax submissions and coordinated with external auditors for year-end audits, ensuring full compliance with local and international regulations.Budgeting & Forecasting: Led the preparation of financial forecasts and budgeting for key projects, providing financial insights to support long-term decision-making.Procurement System Development: Key member of the team that developed an in-house procurement system, enhancing procurement efficiency and tracking.Key Achievements:Automated payment processes, reducing errors and improving efficiency by 20%.Improved cross-border cash flow management, ensuring financial stability for a $172M infrastructure project in Zimbabwe.Spearheaded the development of a Power BI dashboard, providing real-time cash flow insights for senior management.

Waterfall, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

At Greymatter & Finch, I was responsible for managing the full finance function and played a key role in automating financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making for senior leadership. My focus was on financial reporting, tax compliance, and budgeting, while leading a finance and admin team.Key Achievements:Prepared monthly management accounts and provided ad hoc financial analysis to the MD and COO with strategic recommendations to improve financial strength.Managed cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting, providing key insights for operational decision-making.Automated financial reporting and internal processes, improving efficiency and standardizing controls across functions.Produced annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs and group consolidated statements for multiple entities.Managed full payroll processing, tax management, and treasury operations, ensuring compliance with tax legislation.Led year-end audit procedures and directly consulted with external auditors to streamline audit processes.Managed and motivated a team of three admin staff, overseeing performance management and staff retention.Supported the annual BBBEE verification process, handling correspondence with compliance agencies.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

At Stonehage Fleming, I was responsible for managing financial reporting and tax compliance for ultra-high-net-worth families. I prepared Family Group Reporting packs in collaboration with relationship managers, while ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, tax returns, and other statutory requirements.Key Achievements:Prepared Family Group Reporting packs using Power Pivot, where I first developed expertise in data consolidation and financial analysis for multi-entity reporting.Collaborated with external service providers to ensure the accurate preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and other statutory filings.Monitored service delivery and ensured the completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts, and companies within statutory deadlines.Handled tax objections, appeals, and foreign tax clearances, consulting directly with SARS and external service providers.Supported the investment accounting team by reconciling investment and bank accounts, preparing investment reports, and providing financial analyses within strict deadlines.

Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa

During my three-year internship at HLB Barnett Chown, a member of HLB International, I was responsible for managing various accounting functions and gained valuable experience in tax compliance, auditing, and financial statement preparation. This role was integral to my training as an accountant, exposing me to IFRS and tax regulations.Key Responsibilities:Managed the full accounting function for clients, including preparing financial statements for companies, close corporations, and trusts.Completed tax returns for submission to SARS, and prepared provisional tax calculations and DTR returns.Conducted annual VAT reconciliations and bank reconciliations for multiple entities.Assisted in audits and ensured compliance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.Maintained fixed asset registers and managed intercompany loan accounts.Calculated profit ratios such as solvency and liquidity, and provided insights on the statement of financial position.Prepared dividend/distribution declarations and managed year-end tax computations for companies.Performed payroll reconciliations and assisted with stock counts for year-end audits.

Advanced Diploma In Management Accounting

Bachelor Of Accounting Science In Management Accounting