Chief Financial Officer
Current
Constitution Hill Trust / Wethepeoplesa
Aug 2024 - Present
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Constitution Hill Trust / WeThePeopleSA
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Eugene Strydom is listed as Chief Financial Officer at Constitution Hill Trust / WeThePeopleSA, based in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Eugene Strydom.
Eugene Strydom previously worked as Consultant - Non-Profit Management, Investment Management, Tax compliance by deceased estates at Eugene Strydom Ca(Sa) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Soul City Institute. Eugene Strydom holds Chartered Accountant Sa, Accounting And Finance from South African Institute Of Chartered Accountants.
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About Eugene Strydom
I am an experienced CFO in the non-profit sector in South Africa that has recently decided to launch a consulting practice. My focus will on management advisory services to start-up and emerging non-profit organizations as well as tax services for deceased estates.I am a driven and effective leader who can handle complex challenges and deliver results, with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility. I care deeply about sustainability and growth.Extensive expertise in strategy, financial management, risk management, investment management, information and communication technology, human resources, governance, administration, legal, tax and procurement within the non-profit environment.I have a successful track record of managing and overseeing large grants from various sources, such as the South African Government, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the European Union, CDC (USA), the UK Department for International Development (DFID), and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).I previously served as an executive director on the boards of Soul City Institute and WWF South Africa. I am currently serving as a non-executive director on the board of a solar and wind energy operations and maintenance company as well as the Boards of two investment companies.I’m looking to grow my network so please feel free to reach out to me here and connect.
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Constitution Hill Trust / Wethepeoplesa
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Consultant - Non-Profit Management, Investment Management, Tax Compliance By Deceased Estates
Eugene Strydom Ca(Sa)
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)
NGO focused on projects to promote the health and well-being of women across South Africa. Donors include the Ford Foundation, National Department of Health, CDC, DFID UK, the European Union, the Global Fund, and the GBVF Response Fund. Employs +/- 40 staff.Key responsibilities:• Report to the CEO and manage 13 staff with 2 direct reports, the Finance Manager, and the HR and Facilities Manager.• Executive member of the Board of Directors. Non-executive for two investment holding subsidiaries and for a renewable energy and operations and maintenance company in which Soul City holds shares.Financial and Operational Management:- Developed the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure assets and donor funds are safeguarded and that donors can receive accurate reports. - Annual statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs.- Review of financial reports, prepared for donors of grants of over R1.2m.Procurement:- Developed the procurement policies and procedures for the organization and review and approve requests for deviations.HR & Payroll:- Member of the recruitment panel for all senior staff and the finance team.Governance:- Member of EXCO and developed all company policies and procedures relating to finance, IT, and HR.Strategy:- Strategic planning, including advising the CEO based on financial analysis and forecasts.Risk Management & Compliance:- Risk identification and assessment of controls. Ensuring that there are sufficient funds to complete projects and achieve objectives.Legal Oversight:- Review all contracts over R1m.Achievements:• Developed the Board Charters for Soul City Institute and Soul City Broad-Based Empowerment Company, to ensure compliance with the King Report on governance.• Wrote the Terms of Reference for the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.• Designed the methodology for recovering salaries and overheads from donors.
Jan 2009 - Sep 2023
Cfo
Wwf South Africa
Nov 1998 - Mar 2007
Cfo
Altech Defense Systems
Jul 1997 - Oct 1998
Finance Manager
Avex Air Training (Pty) Ltd
Jul 1995 - Jun 1997
Accountant
Mitchell Export
Nov 1992 - Jun 1995
Manager In Tax Division
Deloitte & Touche
Jun 1991 - Oct 1992
Senior Officer - Corporate Tax
South Africa Revenue Services (Sars)
May 1989 - May 1991
Auditor
Bdo Spencer Steward
Jul 1984 - Apr 1989
5 education records
Eugene Strydom education
Chartered Accountant Sa, Accounting And Finance
South African Institute Of Chartered Accountants
B Compt (Hons), Accountancy
University Of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
Higher Diploma, Tax Law
University Of Johannesburg
Bachelor'S Degree, Accountancy
University Of Johannesburg
High School
Hoërskool Stoffberg
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Eugene Strydom works for Constitution Hill Trust / WeThePeopleSA.
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Eugene Strydom is listed as Chief Financial Officer at Constitution Hill Trust / WeThePeopleSA.
Where is Eugene Strydom based?
Eugene Strydom is based in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa while working with Constitution Hill Trust / WeThePeopleSA.
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Eugene Strydom has worked for Constitution Hill Trust / Wethepeoplesa, Eugene Strydom Ca(Sa), Soul City Institute, Wwf South Africa, and Altech Defense Systems.
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Eugene Strydom holds Chartered Accountant Sa, Accounting And Finance from South African Institute Of Chartered Accountants.
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