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As the Financial Director at Karo Platinum, a subsidiary of Tharisa Minerals within the Tharisa PLC Group, I lead the financial endeavors of the company with a keen focus on achieving operational excellence. In this role, I oversee the financial operations of a Zimbabwe-based company that specialises in the construction of a platinum group metals (PGM) plant, emphasising greenfields development. My direct management spans the entirety of the company's financial aspects, ensuring the implementation of strategic financial planning and its precise execution. Notable achievements include:🔘 Leading initiatives that optimised operational efficiency, resulting in a significant reduction in overall costs for Karo Platinum.🔘 Successfully securing and managing funding initiatives, ensuring adequate resources for the PGM plant project and contributing to its timely completion.🔘 Establishing strong financial controls and risk management protocols, safeguarding the company's financial health and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.🔘 Developing and executing financial strategies that support the company's overall operational goals, contributing to sustained growth and competitiveness in the market.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

🔘 Led various departmental turnaround strategies, including the restructuring of key divisions such as Finance, Mining Operations, Human Resources, and Learning and Development.🔘 Facilitated data visualisation through various mediums such as powerBI to help drive better decision-making and business performance.🔘 Successfully digitised Tharisa Minerals Mining division by taking it from excel to 100% digital data generation and presentation.🔘 Possess strong communication skills that helped me to effectively lead teams and ensure performance after a period of change such as restructuring/intervention.🔘 Achieved record production in the 2022 financial year in Tharisa Minerals after successfully completing mining restructuring and various BI projects.🔘 Successfully implemented a data strategy rollout and facilitated data visualisation, resulting in significant cost savings and process efficiencies.🔘 Achieved unprecedented levels of production by successfully implementing mining restructuring and multiple business improvement projects.🔘 Led the implementation of a cloud-based collaboration platform, enabling seamless communication and collaboration across teams and improving overall productivity.✺ List of BI project success can be provided ✺

🔘 Oversee mining operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and production targets.🔘 Develop and implement operational plans and budgets to achieve company goals.🔘 Lead and manage a team of mining professionals, providing guidance and support.🔘 Build relationships with stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and industry partners.🔘 Identify and implement process improvements to optimise production efficiency and reduce costs.🔘 Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies to minimise operational risks.🔘 Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

South Africa

🔘 Served as the Acting Managing Director on several occasions between 2022 and 2023.🔘 Oversaw daily operations and strategic planning of the company, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.🔘 Managed budgets and financial performance, consistently delivering profitable results and driving growth.🔘 Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, and suppliers, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership.🔘 Led and motivated teams to achieve business goals and objectives, providing guidance and support to enable high levels of performance and productivity.🔘 Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risk and protecting the company's reputation.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Oversaw daily operations of mining sites and ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.🔘 Managed budgets and financial performance, achieving profitability and growth targets.🔘 Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and industry partners.🔘 Led and motivated teams to achieve production targets and operational goals.🔘 Implemented process improvements to optimise production efficiency and reduce costs.🔘 Developed and maintained effective risk management strategies to minimise operational risks.🔘 Ensured compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.🔘 Successfully executed a mine expansion project, increasing production capacity by 30%.🔘 Led the implementation of new mining technologies, resulting in significant improvements in production efficiency and cost savings.🔘 Developed and implemented a workforce development program, improving employee skills and retention rates.🔘 Successfully negotiated new contracts with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Led and managed cross-functional teams to optimise mining operations and improve production efficiency.🔘 Conducted data analysis and developed models to identify process improvement opportunities and increase cost savings.🔘 Implemented new mining technologies and techniques to enhance safety and operational performance.🔘 Developed and executed short- and long-term plans to meet production targets and reduce downtime.🔘 Trained and mentored team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Developed and managed the company's financial strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.🔘 Provided financial analysis and insights to the executive team to support key business decisions, resulting in improved operational efficiency and increased profitability.🔘 Managed the accounting team, overseeing the day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.🔘 Implemented new financial systems and processes to streamline workflows and increase accuracy, resulting in a reduction in manual data entry and improved data integrity.🔘 Negotiated favourable terms with vendors and suppliers, resulting in a reduction in costs and improved cash flow.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with overall business strategy, resulting in optimised financial performance and resource allocation.🔘 Implemented financial controls, procedures, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management, mitigating potential financial risks.🔘 Streamlined financial and commercial operations through process improvements and automation, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Developed and implemented financial and commercial strategies to support business growth and increase profitability.🔘 Oversaw the negotiation and management of contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners, resulting in cost savings and increased revenue.🔘 Led the implementation of new financial and commercial systems, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Managed fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.🔘 Developed and maintained fixed asset records and reconciliations, providing timely and reliable information to support financial reporting and analysis.🔘 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimise fixed asset management, including depreciation schedules, asset disposals, and capital expenditure planning.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

🔘 Managed CEO's calendar, travel arrangements, and correspondence, ensuring timely and effective communication.🔘 Conducted research and prepared reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support the CEO's decision-making and communication with stakeholders.🔘 Coordinated and supported executive-level meetings, including board meetings, by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

🔘 Conducted research and analysis to support audit planning and execution.🔘 Assisted in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.🔘 Collaborated with audit team members to identify and address potential audit issues, and provided support in other areas of the audit process as needed.

Programme In Technical & Operational Surface Mining Excellence, Mining

Bachelor Of Accounting Honours

Bachelor Of Accounting