Responsible for management of the Sage X3 environment, continuous improvement projects relating to Sage and/or 3rd party systems needing to integrate with Sage, IT department expense management, Business Partner engagement and helpdesk management.

ERP Project and Operational Management, Client Relationship Management

In this role I provided strategic guidance, direction, and road-map to management for smooth transition of operational activities. I supervised the data migration for a global Sage migration with a roll-out to 22 entities across the globe. Acted as interim project manager, while waiting for permanent PM appointed in the UK. I played and instrumental role in migrating the organisational data for the 22 entities from various legacy systems to Sage X3 V.12. By taking corrective and preventive… Show more In this role I provided strategic guidance, direction, and road-map to management for smooth transition of operational activities. I supervised the data migration for a global Sage migration with a roll-out to 22 entities across the globe. Acted as interim project manager, while waiting for permanent PM appointed in the UK. I played and instrumental role in migrating the organisational data for the 22 entities from various legacy systems to Sage X3 V.12. By taking corrective and preventive action I identified project risks to mitigate complex hazards and issues throughout the project by means of appropriate planning and collaboration utilising the Agile project methodology. Performed several data Migration tasks include data prepping/ mapping, re-import, and extraction from SQL and X3 v.9Key Achievements:* Led and oversaw company's new data migration project by contributing to support of the finance and distribution teams, based in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Italy, France, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, and the USA and in so doing streamlining finance and distribution processes.* Unified different businesses into a global integrated business by using solution-oriented thinking methodology.* Played an integral role in re-induction of Steercom and laying groundwork for global "Follow The Sun" help-desk.* Completed all projects within agreed time and budget and migrated 22 entities into Sage X3. Show less

Nov 2018 - Feb 2019 - Interim PM whilst a new PM was brought on board in the UK.Vix is a global leader in the mass transit technology field. Currently migrating 5 countries from v.9 to v.12 with further project plans, within the next 12 to 18 months, to move remaining 11 countries, all on disparate systems, onto v.12 as well.

In this role I spearheaded a team of three members responsible for planning any and all ERP requirements through co-ordination with Management teams. Additionally, I administered overall software testing, including Beta and UAT. ICT governance, and compliance of projects in-line with the company's policies and procedures. Moreover, I directed development and execution of IT systems and programmes for the retail division of the company, which consists of over 1K endpoints in 150 automotive… Show more In this role I spearheaded a team of three members responsible for planning any and all ERP requirements through co-ordination with Management teams. Additionally, I administered overall software testing, including Beta and UAT. ICT governance, and compliance of projects in-line with the company's policies and procedures. Moreover, I directed development and execution of IT systems and programmes for the retail division of the company, which consists of over 1K endpoints in 150 automotive retail outlets. I planned and applied related governance structures, workflows, and business processes in various ERP platforms that support application environments for assigned divisions. I contributed to supporting the IT Executive in planning and employing enterprise information system in-line with strategic and operational business objectives to meet efficient cost benefits. I evaluated training needs of staff/end-users and rendered coaching with primary focus on revamping performance. I streamlined business processes, SharePoint workflows, and ERP application design for achieving shared and individual goals. I formulated technical reports and documents, including functional design documentation to translate complex business requirements into executable plans, while analysing business processes.Key Responsibilities:• End User Training• Business Process Mapping & Re-design• ERP Application Workflow Design & Development• First-Line ERP Service Desk Management• Software Testing• Project Management – Software Development & ERP Deployment• AGILE & SAFe Practitioner • Change ManagementKey Achievements:• Sage X3 ERP Implementation Project (Retail)• Full Data Migration Show less

Key Responsibilities:• Shipment Work In Progress Reconciliations• Finance Department management (4 key accounts staff members)• Statutory Returns• Intercompany Reconciliations• Board Packs• Audit PacksKey Achievements:• Promoted from Senior Debtors Clerk to Manager Finance and Admin within 3 months of joining the company• Streamlined accounts department, resulting in a more efficient and productive environment• Did away with needless manual… Show more Key Responsibilities:• Shipment Work In Progress Reconciliations• Finance Department management (4 key accounts staff members)• Statutory Returns• Intercompany Reconciliations• Board Packs• Audit PacksKey Achievements:• Promoted from Senior Debtors Clerk to Manager Finance and Admin within 3 months of joining the company• Streamlined accounts department, resulting in a more efficient and productive environment• Did away with needless manual processes and automated where possible Show less

Key responsibilities were focused on auditing and reconciling multi-million Rand Goods in Transit accounts for this international electronics and manufacturing company. Siemens has in excess of 289 major production and manufacturing plants worldwide. Key Responsibilities:• Work In Progress Reconciliations• Goods In Transit Account audits and Reconciliations• Evaluation of accounting procedures and fraud trackingKey Achievements:• This was a temporary… Show more Key responsibilities were focused on auditing and reconciling multi-million Rand Goods in Transit accounts for this international electronics and manufacturing company. Siemens has in excess of 289 major production and manufacturing plants worldwide. Key Responsibilities:• Work In Progress Reconciliations• Goods In Transit Account audits and Reconciliations• Evaluation of accounting procedures and fraud trackingKey Achievements:• This was a temporary position through Quest Personnel for which I was awarded Top Temp for 1996 Show less

Key focus was on branch stock management and branch accounts management for a direct marketing company marketing fragrances and other beauty products. Key Responsibilities:• Stock Control• Financial Management

Key focus was on branch stock management and branch accounts management for a direct marketing company marketing kitchen and home ware. Key Responsibilities:• Stock Control• Financial Management