• Manage daily operations at Hornet Homes, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.• Implementation of process improvements to streamline operations and increase efficiency where required.• Help cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion and achieve company objectives.

• Automated Reporting: Developed automated reports, ensuring accuracy and reducing manual workload. • Headed centralized financial department for four financier companies. They provided loans to SME companies - Small and Medium Enterprises. • Enhanced Executive Insights: Created detailed reports for Exco and board meetings, improving visibility on performance levers, risks, and opportunities.• Streamlined Excel Processes: Built templates and procedures to automate manual Excel tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing the chance of mistakes.• Optimized Costs: Identified unnecessary expenses, leading to cost savings.• Outstanding Professional Endorsement: Was sad to say goodbye, had a great time there.Spartan SME Finance (est. 1981)- Working Capital Finance, Specialised Asset Finance, Growth Finance.First, we understand you & and your business – and then we structure funding, whilst meeting your timeline. Structured Finance for serious SMEs* – backing your growth.

• Led and Managed a Retail Automobile Business: Successfully scaled a niche retail automobile business in South Africa, driving strategic operations, financial management, and sustained profitability.• Strategic Leadership and Business Growth: Leveraged broad business insights to drive growth while recognizing market dynamics and making strategic decisions to adapt and pivot when necessary.• Enhanced Business Performance: Applied financial acumen to optimize operations, improve profitability, and ensure the business operated at optimal capacity during both growth and challenging periods.• Adapted to Market Challenges: Navigated competitive pressures and economic downturns by restructuring the business to focus on core strengths in finance and operations.• Integrated Financial Leadership: Utilized strong accounting expertise to guide the business through complex financial decisions, demonstrating an ability to blend big-picture strategy with detailed financial oversight.• Incentivized Leadership: Earning performance bonuses.

• Led Business Transformation: Drove operational improvements, streamlined processes, and enhanced financial reporting, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.• Operational Leadership: Managed cross-departmental operations, ensuring timely project delivery and optimized property use.• Ensured Compliance: Collaborated with legal and accounting teams to maintain regulatory compliance and improve contract management.• Data-Driven Insights: Expanded reporting and analytics, supporting strategic decision-making and boosting revenue forecasting.• Achieved Growth: Transformed the company into a more competitive organization, led to significantly increased profits and sales.• Performance Bonuses: Received multiple performance bonuses for performance output.

• Managed Financial Operations: Oversaw transfer pricing, division expenses, and financial analysis for the Business Banking Division.• Led Process Improvements: Implemented efficiency initiatives, resulting in cost savings.• Enhanced Reporting: Developed executive reports for accurate transfer pricing and expense evaluations.• Streamlined Audits: Prepared year-end financial statements and audit book, reducing costs.• Incentivized Retention: As key personnel, received Nedbank shares as part of the staff retention plan.

• Led Financial Management: Oversaw financial operations, including management accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and executive reporting.• Strategic Leadership: Directed business strategy, risk management, and process optimization to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.• Ensured Compliance: Managed the annual audit process, ensuring accurate financial representation in line with GAAP standards.• Achieved Results: Implemented value-adding strategies that increased competitiveness, earning exceptional performance bonuses.• Recognized for Excellence: Selected as one of the top three dynamic executives at Imperial Bank, leading to participation in an exclusive Global Executive Program through GIBS (Gordon Institute of Business Science), with exposure to international venues and businesses.• Key Contributor Recognition: Awarded KPA performance bonuses, and other incentives due to exceptional contributions to Imperial Bank’s SAFD's financial success.

• Directed Financial Operations: Managed financial activities for nine subsidiaries, overseeing group financial management, accounting, budgeting, and consolidated reporting.• Led Financial Compliance: Ensured adherence to IFRS and GAAP, managing cash flow forecasting, and preparing annual audit packs.• Optimized Systems and Processes: Implemented new systems and refined financial policies, saving millions and resolving significant issues (98% reduction in possible cost).• Managed Extensive Operations: Controlled accounting and the budget for a group with 85 branches and approximately 200 financial cost centers.• Performance Rewards: Received multiple incentive bonuses for outstanding performance.

Completed articles at an audit firm - Certified as a professional Auditor and Accountant training / SAICA (TIPP) articles completed.