Matt joined the Board in May 2024, driven by a strong commitment to Christ-centered education. With extensive experience in finance, risk management, governance, and strategy, he is passionate about supporting the spiritual and Christian development of students.As a Chartered Accountant, Matt’s 20-year career spans major companies and owner-run businesses in South Africa and Australia. Notable roles include Head of Finance at IUA Business Solutions, Financial Controller at Optus Stadium, and CFO at Aberstone Foundation Inc., showcasing his leadership and strategic expertise.A devoted member of Kingsway Christian Church, Matt has been actively involved in various church roles, including leading small groups. This background enhances his ability to guide the school in alignment with Biblical principles.As a Board member, Matt focuses on upholding the school's values, overseeing governance, policy formulation, and financial management. He played a key role in updating policies to align with the school’s constitution, supporting its mission of Christian spiritual growth.

• Ensuring efficient daily financial operations & initiating effective decision making, addressing & resolving enquiries and complaints• Handling all financial functions at IUA Business Solutions, including accounting processing & reporting directly to COO• Escalating issues & problems to COO promptly to ensure swift & effective resolution• Setting up, introducing & managing workable processes, systems & controls, working closely with business enablers to initiate ongoing improvements• Mentoring, coaching, training & supervising employees• Ensuring alignment of all accounting processes throughout departments• Liaising closely with clients & other key stakeholders to develop committed working relationships & prospecting for new clients• Collaborating with business leaders on risk management review & mitigation• Processing & submitting statutory payments & returns, including tax• Working closely with auditors & compiling year-end audit packs• Handling all cash flow & treasury management• Analysing expenditure & introducing cost cutting measures• Compiling statutory payments, monthly management accounts, supplier payments & payroll• Completing multiple analyses, reports, presentations, documentation & correspondence• Working as a committed team member & adhering to compliance requirements & statutory regulationsProjects: • IUA Business Solutions, ZA - Integrating IT system into Pastel – Policy information into financial data for Bidvest Insurance, 2015 & Unitrans Insurance, 2017 - Fixed asset module fully integrated in Pastel - Invoicing linked directly in Pastel with Credit Notes, a process previously managed manually in Excel - CPS banking module to transact for payments, significantly reducing bank charges - Prospecting new lines for business ventures - New KPI implementation across finance team - Delivering customer experience initiatives to focused internal & business partners

• Managing daily financial operations & driving effective decision making, resolving enquiries & complaints• Initiating, introducing & controlling practical systems, controls and processes, collaborating with business enablers to initiate continuous improvements• Coaching, supervising, training & mentoring staff• Ensuring alignment of accounting systems & processes across departments• Client liaison & service, developing committed working relationships with relevant parties & prospecting for new clients• Collaborating with business leaders on risk management review & mitigation• Compiling & submitting all statutory returns & payments, including tax• Liaising closely with auditors & compiling year-end audit packs• Controlling all cash flow & treasure management• Analysing expenditure & introducing cost saving measures• Compiling monthly management accounts, supplier payments, payroll & statutory payments• Completing an array of presentations, reports, correspondence, analyses & documentation• Performing as a dedicated team member & rigidly adhering to all statutory regulations & compliance requirementsKey Projects: • McCord Hospital, ZA - Implementing IT software - Developing pricing structure and uploading into Trak software (IT system) - Change management, assisting personnel with the new structure

• Ensuring efficient daily financial operations & driving strategic decision making, addressing & resolving enquiries & complaints• Setting up, introducing & managing workable processes, systems & controls, liaising with business enablers to initiate ongoing improvements• Training, overseeing, mentoring & coaching employees• Ensuring alignment of accounting processes throughout departments• Liaising with clients & other key stakeholders to develop committed working relationships & prospect for new clients• Collaborating with business leaders on risk management review & mitigation• Processing & submitting all statutory payments & returns, including tax• Working closely with auditors & compiling year-end audit packs• Handling all cash flow & treasury management• Perusing expenditure & introducing cost saving initiatives• Processing monthly management accounts, payroll, statutory & supplier payments• Compiling multiple reports, analyses, presentations, documentation & correspondence• Working as a committed team member & firmly adhering to all compliance requirements & statutory regulations