Matthew Herman Ca (Sa) Email & Phone Number

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I performed the Financial Manager role for the Wunderman South Africa group of companies (5 operating companies at the time). While in this role I reported directly to the CFO but also worked closely with the operations team including the General Manager.My responsibilities for this role included:-Management of the finance team of 6 junior staff to ensure the departments overall success;- Ensuring financial process are followed as well as where possible streamlined to meet… Show more I performed the Financial Manager role for the Wunderman South Africa group of companies (5 operating companies at the time). While in this role I reported directly to the CFO but also worked closely with the operations team including the General Manager.My responsibilities for this role included:-Management of the finance team of 6 junior staff to ensure the departments overall success;- Ensuring financial process are followed as well as where possible streamlined to meet business needs;- SOX Control compliance with the SOX Controller as well as assistance with related audits;- Preparation of the monthly reporting & analysis to our Regional (London) and Global (New York) head offices (Part of the Wunderman Brand of WPP);- Preparation client profitability analysis;- Assistance in preparation of budgets and maintaining the revenue forecasts;- Preparation and submission of VAT & PAYE returns and ensuring Tax Compliance. - Being a member of the management team (ManCo) to work on implementation of strategy provided by the C-Suite/ExCo of the group. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Following a successful contract duration in Chicago I was offered the opportunity to help secure a new first-time client for CrossCountry Consulting by being part of a pilot team. Through the 4 month period we successfully demonstrated value to the client and secured further working contracts for CrossCountry to the benefit of both parties.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisting clients with audit preparation, performance and running of audits within the greater Chicago market area. This included review of working papers, conflict resolution, performance and evaluation of SOX control testing which includes evaluation of the design of the SOX controls. The nature of the work was contract based and short term in nature as to match the various requirements of our clients.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Assistant Manager in the Energy, Utilities and Mining division with clients primarily in the construction and mining industries. Responsibilities include team and project management within the audit process, review of financial statements as well as audit work performed. During this time I worked on private companies, JSE listed public companies as well as various trusts. During this time I reported to Senior Managers, Associate Directors as well as various partners within the firm. A… Show more Assistant Manager in the Energy, Utilities and Mining division with clients primarily in the construction and mining industries. Responsibilities include team and project management within the audit process, review of financial statements as well as audit work performed. During this time I worked on private companies, JSE listed public companies as well as various trusts. During this time I reported to Senior Managers, Associate Directors as well as various partners within the firm. A highlight for me was my secondment to Toronto Canada (listed separately). Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Short term secondment to gain international experience and exposure. For my this was a great experience to gain exposure to methodologies used abroad, problems faced and ways of problem solving. Client exposure in Toronto included investment funds, private healthcare industry, social housing non-profits as well as real estate management.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

CA(SA) articles in the Energy, Utilities and Mining division of PWC with the External Audit function. Clients included construction, manufacturing, mining (gold and coal primarily), investment funds as well as toll concession operators. During this time I passed both of the board exams on my first attempt.During this time I was responsible for performing and evaluating the results of both substantive tests of detail as well as tests of control, including testing over SOX controls… Show more CA(SA) articles in the Energy, Utilities and Mining division of PWC with the External Audit function. Clients included construction, manufacturing, mining (gold and coal primarily), investment funds as well as toll concession operators. During this time I passed both of the board exams on my first attempt.During this time I was responsible for performing and evaluating the results of both substantive tests of detail as well as tests of control, including testing over SOX controls. Towards the end of my second and third year I was responsible for coaching junior staff, performing review of work performed by others as well as assisting in resolving problems and difficulties encountered during field work . Further exposure was also gained on the review of financials prepared for both public and private entities subject to IFRS and JSE listing requirements. Show less

Higher Diploma In Accountancy (H.Dip Acc), Accounting, Tax And Finance

Bachelor Of Accounting Science (B.Acc.Sci), Accounting, Tax And Finance

Grade 12/Matric

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