๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ | ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐พ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ | ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒExperienced CFO, Financial Director and Manager, in Investor Relations, Risk Management, Project Management, and Compliance in diverse sectors, from mining operations and precious metal trading to manufacturing, import/export and personnel management mining sector, I've successfully navigated complex challenges to drive growth and profitability.Driven by values of honesty, integrity, and accountability, I have dedicated my career to excellence in financial management and ethical governance.INVESTOR RELATIONS: - Negotiated the acquisition of a dormant gold mine, injecting capital to complete establishment amidst investor disengagement.- Secured new investors for mine completion, overcoming funding obstacles during the COVID epidemic.RISK MANAGEMENT: - Identified fraud and theft, initiating legal action to secure ownership and safeguard employees amid security threats.- Negotiated retrenchment post-fraud discovery, ensuring operational integration and smooth union settlements.PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTING:- Managed multiple service providers to convert dormant mines into profitable ventures, leveraging an extensive supplier network.- Oversaw diverse projects, from civil infrastructure tenders to pharmaceutical supply, ensuring operational efficiency.COMPLIANCE & JOINT VENTURES: - Established joint ventures for government contracts, maintaining financial control and achieving tender awards.- Successfully managed trading business in Central Africa, ensuring compliance and fostering valuable relationships.- Executed due diligence audits, implementing accounting procedures for sustained operations over 26 years.I'm committed to driving success through strategic planning, risk mitigation, and compliance excellence. ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐บ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ, I seek engagement to build my network and/or to discuss work opportunities; please reach out to me on mervynlfrank@gmail.com
Mf Consulting
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Financial AdvisorMf Consulting Jan 2024 - PresentCurrently consulting on new start-up projects in South Africa in Electronics (e-stores) and Communication.Actively seeking a contract position, short or long term, preferably the latter. I can be reached on mervynlfrank@gmail.com to discuss opportunities.
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Financial DirectorEersteling Gold Mining Company Ltd. Nov 2018 - Dec 2023South AfricaEersteling Gold Mining Company Limited explored for and mined gold in the Polokwane district of Limpopo. As Financial Director I was responsible for the following:- Controlling investment capital provided by shareholders for shareholders for exploration drilling, capex of new equipment & rebuilding & restoring the mine towards a working mine in the production of gold.- Compiling & presenting monthly management accounts & annual financial statements for 3 group companies for presentation to the Board of Directors. - Setting up systems & controls of unlisted public company where mine had stood dormant for 20 years.- Conversion of old order mining license into new order order mining rights for 2 mining areas to the satisfaction of the DMRE.- Serving as a trustee on the Greenstone Rehabilitation Trust for future rehabilitation of Eersteling & producing annual audited financial statements for the trust. -
CfoSa Precious Metals 2015 - Oct 2018South AfricaSA Precious Metals is a constituent business of the Ichikowitz family group of companies specialising in the refining of precious metals. I rejoined SA Precious Metals in 2015, having worked there previously between 2001 and 2004. I was responsible for:- cashflow planning and management - the successful implementation of SAGE X3 with specific focus on the costing and traceability of precial metal refining and beneficiation. - the full function including management accounts, statutory accounting, budgeting and finance strategy of the business. -
Cfo | Financial Director | Financial ManagerIchikowitz Group Of Companies 1997 - 2018South AfricaI have worked for the Ichikowitz Group of Companies - SA Precious Metals (SAPM), Eurotrade International (ETI), African Trading Company (ATC) Rwanda, Umhlaba Investment Holdings (UIH) and Core Computer (Apple) - for a period of 21 years, being deployed in various senior finance positions across the group in South Africa, Central Africa and abroad.
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Finance DirectorEurotrade International (Tinco Mining Group) 2005 - 2013RwandaEurotrade International Limited was a new company set up in Kigali, Rwanda with a focus on mineral trading. It is a constituent business of the Ichikowitz family group of companies. The trading division was closed as a result of the business being awarded a licence to mine wolfram and tungsten in 2007 and tin in 2008. I was subsequently responsible for all financial administration, monthly management accounts, preparation of statutory financial accounts, liason with the external auditors, budgeting and the procurement and shipping of all mining equipment and consumables sourced outside of Rwanda.
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Finance ManagerUmhlaba Investment Holdings (Uih) 1997 - 2005South AfricaUmhlaba Investment Group was a constituent business of the Ichikowitz family group of companies specialising in the tendering and project management of government tenders in civil construction, health and education.
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Finance ManagerSa Precious Metals 1997 - 2005South AfricaSA Precious Metals is a constituent business of the Ichikowitz family group of companies specialising in the refining of precious metals.I was initially resposible for the completion of the due dilligence investigation prior the purchase of the business. Following, this I took up the role of Finance Manager with key responsibilities being the sourcing, procurement and trading of precious metals.
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Finance ManagerAfrican Trading Company (Rwanda) Atc 1997 - 2005RwandaAfrican Trading Company was a constituent business of the Ichikowitz family group of companies specialising in trading, exporting and shipping of minerals from Rwanda. I was responsible for all finance related activites as well as the initiaion through to completion of all export activities.
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Financial DirectorFlame Electrical (Pty) Ltd 1995 - 1997South AfricaFlame Electrical were importers and distributors of electrical lighting to the retail (chain stores), whole sale and electrical contractor industries. The business was sold to General Electric in 1996. Responsible for:- Management of the entire finance function with 10 direct reports. - The development and execution of the finance strategy.- Management of day to day finance workings.
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Finance DirectorPower 4 (Pty) Ltd 1990 - 1995Power 4 (Pty) Ltd specialied in the import and export of automative spares, steel products, power tools and hardware to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi. I was responsible for the full finance function with specific focus on ensuring that imports and exports met regulatory requirements and management of working capital.
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Corporate Finance ManagerWolhuter Steel Group 1980 - 1986South AfricaWolhuter Steel Group was a wholy owned subsidiary of Hunt Leuchars and Hepburn (HLH) - a holding company formerly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Wolhuter Steel Group was a leading South African steel merchant and manufacturer of steel piping I started off as a financial accountant in the Woltube division, being responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting. I then progressed to the role of HLH Steel Division Corporate Finance Manager, where my responsibilities included consolidation of group accounts (29 divisions) as well as supporting the execution and strategy of treasury and cash management across the group.
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Audit ClerkTuffias, Shapiro And Partners 1975 - 1979South AfricaPublic Accountants and Auditors
Mervyn Frank Education Details
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Chartered Institute Of Management AccountantsAccounting And Business/Management -
Witwatersrand TechnikonManagement Accounting Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions about Mervyn Frank
What company does Mervyn Frank work for?
Mervyn Frank works for Mf Consulting
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Mervyn Frank's current role is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Financial Director (FD) | Financial Manager (FM) | Financial Controller | Cost & Management Accountant: Mining, Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail and Import/Export.
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Mervyn Frank attended Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, Witwatersrand Technikon.
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