 FINANCE OPERATIONS: Complete accountability and management of the finance operations pertaining to Transworld Cargo (Pty) Ltd & portfolio companies including supervising and supporting team members and controlling key milestones as defined in the department’s work-flow process, to ensure effective and efficient invoice settlement procedures, debtor management and timely debt collection procedures, correct cash-book & payroll reconciliations, correct procurement procedures for office stationary & equipment, correct & timely processing of VAT returns and proactive arrangement of VAT audits PLANNING, BUDGETING & REPORTING: Accountability & responsibility for submission of a plausible expense budget for Transworld Cargo (Pty) Ltd & portfolio companies, the timely compilation of monthly / year-end financial management reports based on international accounting principles and structured and correct preparation for the annual financial audit STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Responsibility for negotiating new credit facilities and maintaining good relations with financial institutions and maintaining professional relations with clients, suppliers and partners ORGANISATION & ADMINISTRATION: Responsibility for ensuring the development, documentation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and Client Working Instructions to ensure efficient and effective workflow processes for all sub-functions, resolving of bottlenecks and ensuring that administration is correct and up-to-date at all times GROUP LEADERSHIP: Responsibility for ensuring a healthy team working relationship through regular meetings, effective communication, distribution & delegation of tasks and controlling of key milestones TRAINING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Responsibility for training of staff members and trainees on the job. Responsibility for setting individual targets

 Manages the accounting department and all related activities. Manages the payroll, IR and other human resource functions. Serves as chairman for AA committee.

 Spearhead company’s corporate finance, scheme finance and credit control.  Lead 5 direct and 13 indirect reports responsible for financial reporting, planning, forecasting, information systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, general ledger and the membership department of NHP. Responsible for managing IT department along with administration.  Member of the executive committee and a non-voting member on the NHP board of trustees.  Represent the administrator on the scheme’s Audit & Risk, Investment and the Remuneration committees. Key Accomplishments:  Reduced scheme’s debtor’s book from 26% to 1.5% of contribution income within 2 year period. Created and implemented effective reporting structures for the company and the scheme.  Minimized the lease charges by restructuring office space and improved the customer accessibility.

 Developed robust forecasting systems and models, in association with financial planning, cash flow planning, annual operating budget and capital budget. Effectively negotiated and worked with Lesotho government, local banks, insurance agencies, auditors and other suppliers on export and other requirements and statistics. Member of the executive management team and attend board meetings.Key Accomplishments:  Streamlined the accounting and reporting system enabling shareholders to make immediate decisions. Compiled comprehensive budgets enabling management to efficiently plan future operations.

 Spearheaded the financial activities of Lesotho Sun a 4 star property and Maseru Sun a 3 star property. Managed a team of 65 members; responsible for food and beverage control, casino admin, and finance. Executive management responsibility for total restructuring and realignment of strategic planning, operations, finance and regulatory affairs for both the operations.Key Accomplishments: Developed and instituted a standardized quarterly financial board report for the Sun International group. Implemented systems to gain control over the cash flow process. Reorganized the stores and flow of stock items throughout the operation.  Successfully centralized the accounting function for both the operations. Championed the upgrading of the accounting system from dos to windows version.

 Assisted in rooms divisions of the Palace and Sun City Main Hotel.  Assisted the food and beverage departments of the Sun City Main Hotel and the Palace of the Lost City.  Assisted in the rooms divisions of the Palace, Sun City Main Hotel.; and acted as room’s division manager at the Royal Livingstone Resort in Zambia.  Assisted in planning and organizing of functions and banquets at the entertainment center.  Managed the beverage supply to the marquees during the 2008 Nedbank Golf Challenge. Key Accomplishments:  Identified and resolved cost of sales issues for Gary Player Country Club bringing the monthly cost of sales down from 48% to 26%.

 Managed a team of 36 staff members and oversaw the accounts & casino administration departments, food & beverage control, stores and casino cashiering.  Managed the complete financial and accounting function of the hotel and casino.  Developed timely revenue forecasting, financial reports, analysis, and cash collection models.  Member of Affirmative action committee; part of team that negotiated annually with the union on conditions of employment.  Prepared and presented annual budget reports and capital expenditure report to the board of directors. Performed EVA calculations to determine the viability of major capital acquisitions.  Managed cash flow and advise the board on dividends to be paid to the holding company.  Acted in the capacity of General Manager in his absence.  Acted as Principal Officer for the retirement fund. Key Accomplishments:  Initiated amendments to the legislation reflecting changes in tariff calculations thereby resulting in excessive savings for the company. Successfully managed the amalgamation of the cashiering functions of the slots and tables departments resulting in improved departmental profit margins for the casino. Initiated and facilitated month-end pre-review meetings with the department heads thereby fostering ownership and accountability of the decisions taken by the respective departments.