Dean Smith Ca(Sa) Email & Phone Number

Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger for multiple EMEA subsidiaries.Ensuring SOX and audit compliance.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger for multiple EMEA subsidiaries.

Midrand

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Appointed to maintain and monitor the financial, HR, and logistical function of the business. Minimise working capital, and ensure adequate cashflows, and compliance with IFRS and all applicable legislature. Also perform the company’s tax calculations and submission of all returns and payment thereof. Manage a team of 3 staff including a Receptionist, Financial Accountant, and Warehouse Manager.On the employment equity committee and disciplinary committee.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:Greatly improved the company’s working capital, through regular delegation of debt collection duties, credit vetting of customers, and optimisation of inventory holding. Reduce company’s overheads by approximately 15% through the implementation of formal spending policies. Liaison with head office to ensure accounting policies meet standards set by head office (Austrian GAAP and IFRS).Liaison with CFO in Austria to ensure budget guidelines are adhered to.

Centurion

I was responsible for corporatising the business while managing 4 administrative and accounting employees including creditors, debtors, inventory, and invoicing clerks.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀:▷ Managed and prepared all financial accounts using Syspro and Microsoft SQL queries. ▷ Prepared monthly financial statements (board packs) and budgets. (Presented to Board).▷ Implemented and monitored the entire internal financial control system.▷ Prepared cash flow forecasts and available funds for investment decisions. ▷ Created and implemented additional analysis and reports required by management.▷ Managed working capital, covenant and cash flow.▷ Liaised with company’s auditors and bankers. ▷ Managed financial operations (company fleet, procurement & inventory).𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:▷ Implemented the company’s first annual budget and balance sheet reconciliations.▷ Significantly increased the turnover from ZAR7million to 120million & up to 45 staff.

Midrand

As the Financial Manager I had 6 employees reported directly to me – creditors, debtors, 3 invoicing clerks and the receptionist.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀:▷ Managed and prepared all financial accounts using Pastel Evolution and SAP Business One.▷ Prepared monthly financial statements (board packs) (presented to the board of directors). ▷ Implemented and monitored internal financial controls.▷ Implemented and monitored a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.▷ Prepared cash flow forecasts and available funds for investment decisions. ▷ Supervised and managed all administration and accounting employees.

Pretoria

SNG Grant Thornton is a large audit firm in South Africa. My role was to test whether clients complied with all rules and regulations which govern their finance structure and assist clients to align their finance processes to become compliant where necessary.

Pretoria

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:▷ 2nd year ‘Clerk of the Year’ – 2010 ▷ Achieved overall performance ratings of above 90%

Ca(Sa), Chartered Accounting

Activities and Societies: SAICA

Cta, Accounting, Honours Degree

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting, Bachelor'S Degree