Achievements: Introduced and refined forecasting model per business unit up to consolidated view – currently in use as an enterprise-wide tool to measure turnaround strategy impact and strategic decision making.  Developed Excel solution importing and vetting actuals from all entities. Dissected actuals and built out data to understand what underpins income and expenses generation.  Assisted with financial disclosure of US GAAP. Duties included:• Financial… Show more Achievements: Introduced and refined forecasting model per business unit up to consolidated view – currently in use as an enterprise-wide tool to measure turnaround strategy impact and strategic decision making.  Developed Excel solution importing and vetting actuals from all entities. Dissected actuals and built out data to understand what underpins income and expenses generation.  Assisted with financial disclosure of US GAAP. Duties included:• Financial modelling and scenario/sensitivity analyses for budgets and projection to CFO and Board of Directors• Develop business unit based financial modelling, scenario analysis and restructuring analysis to ensure informed key strategic decisions are reached. • Provide inputs to external parties such as funders.• Provide financial advice and information to facilitate decision-making.• Take on ad hoc projects as and when required by the Group Financial Director to whom I report. Show less

Seeking to understand the client need’s in order to provide and implement desirable solutions to ensure greater operational efficiencies as well as:• Financial management• Management consultant• Project management• Treasury management• Implementation of company strategy• Customer relationship management • Liaising with developers to enhance system functionality• Budgeting and forecasting• Advanced financial modelling• Implementation of internal… Show more Seeking to understand the client need’s in order to provide and implement desirable solutions to ensure greater operational efficiencies as well as:• Financial management• Management consultant• Project management• Treasury management• Implementation of company strategy• Customer relationship management • Liaising with developers to enhance system functionality• Budgeting and forecasting• Advanced financial modelling• Implementation of internal controls• Managing, coaching and developing teams• Planning and implementing workflow improvements Show less

Joined the Company at short notice – familiarised myself with the portfolio within three weeks. Perform all required functions as well as resolved long overdue queries - which resulted in significant financial savings. Implemented robust cash flow management best practices, and assisted with the annual audit.Recommendation from the CEO of Jumbo Brands:“Michael is a: • Fixer• Understand business requirements • Super-fast worker!• Get stuff done• Make processes… Show more Joined the Company at short notice – familiarised myself with the portfolio within three weeks. Perform all required functions as well as resolved long overdue queries - which resulted in significant financial savings. Implemented robust cash flow management best practices, and assisted with the annual audit.Recommendation from the CEO of Jumbo Brands:“Michael is a: • Fixer• Understand business requirements • Super-fast worker!• Get stuff done• Make processes better• Quick understanding and grasp big picture• Takes initiative• Drives output• Task and outcome obsessed • Identify gaps, develop solutions, and implement plus monitor• Leave every process better than current • Understand what needs to be done to make the business better• Reliable• Committed• Loyal• Take accountability• Challenges the "status quo” Show less

I served on the Board of Directors, and was hands-on in terms of the company’s finances, system implementation, operations and strategic initiatives. TeleMasters is a JSE listed company.Achievements:• Successful implementation and integration of new CRM System (SOLID) across all departments - resulting in organisational re-design and delivery of greater efficiencies.• Successful turnaround and improvement of financial management internal scenario.• Hands-on management of… Show more I served on the Board of Directors, and was hands-on in terms of the company’s finances, system implementation, operations and strategic initiatives. TeleMasters is a JSE listed company.Achievements:• Successful implementation and integration of new CRM System (SOLID) across all departments - resulting in organisational re-design and delivery of greater efficiencies.• Successful turnaround and improvement of financial management internal scenario.• Hands-on management of the finance team to coach and mentor subordinates and create a culture of cooperation and accountability.• Strategic representation of the Group’s interests in terms of the JSE, monthly results and short to medium term forecasts during board meetings – delivering on-point reporting that enables shareholders to be informed and elevate levels of confidence and trust. Show less

In this role I transformed a vision into a successful business. I designed and implemented the system, processes and procedures and attracted the anchor clients needed to spur business growth.Duties included:• Responsible for the overall financial function of the Company• Preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting and monthly management statements• Cash flow management• Liaising with the auditors and finalising the financials.• Participated in and set the… Show more In this role I transformed a vision into a successful business. I designed and implemented the system, processes and procedures and attracted the anchor clients needed to spur business growth.Duties included:• Responsible for the overall financial function of the Company• Preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting and monthly management statements• Cash flow management• Liaising with the auditors and finalising the financials.• Participated in and set the strategic direction of the Company • Implemented, maintained and improved the financial systems, procedures, processes and infrastructure to ensure the Company meets its regulatory and legal obligation.• Build relations with relevant stakeholders• Design, implement and improve system functionality.• Mapping of all the old data to the new system for change over.• Design and implementation of a new debit order system.• Drafting, negotiating and signing agreements with suppliers.• Drafting, negotiating and signing agreements with clients.• Actively sourcing new clients.• Managed the marketing plan.• Client relationship management (CRM)• Managed, coached and developed teamsI conceptualised and implemented creative, accurate and efficient systems and process solutions that complemented strategy and economic objectives. Show less

Achievements: Changed supplier data import protocols and efficiency – end result was that data received was converted and imported within 2 hours. This reduced risk to the insurer and enhanced client satisfaction.  Utilised attention to detail and quick system learning skills, I assist developing and implementing the warranty module in their new AX system.Duties included:• Creating a single view of the warranty and maintenance products sold.• The legacy system was… Show more Achievements: Changed supplier data import protocols and efficiency – end result was that data received was converted and imported within 2 hours. This reduced risk to the insurer and enhanced client satisfaction.  Utilised attention to detail and quick system learning skills, I assist developing and implementing the warranty module in their new AX system.Duties included:• Creating a single view of the warranty and maintenance products sold.• The legacy system was Phoenix: Receiving data from the supplier, converting the data into a format required by the new system.• Receiving input data from various sources, mapping the data and importing the data into the system to activate contracts.• Checking data quality to ensure the integrity of the final product.• Generating the product components for accounting and reporting purposes.• An integral part in developing the Warranty module in AX using industry standards.• Testing the new system.• Mapping of old data to the new system for conversion of data.• Loading the current products on the new system.• Mapping of all the old data to the new system for change over.• Training of staff on the new system.• Liaising with current clients to sort out billing/data issues.• Clients included: Unitrans, Auto F&I, Fury Show less

Achievements: I set up a new division which under my leadership and guidance, designed and delivered the VAPS system which today is very successful: Operationalised a business idea into a commercially viable system which serves the motor retail industry as an electronic interfaces that facilitates electronic signing of financing agreements and administers transaction flow and reporting of Value-Added Products and Services (“VAPS”) between the motor retailer and service… Show more Achievements: I set up a new division which under my leadership and guidance, designed and delivered the VAPS system which today is very successful: Operationalised a business idea into a commercially viable system which serves the motor retail industry as an electronic interfaces that facilitates electronic signing of financing agreements and administers transaction flow and reporting of Value-Added Products and Services (“VAPS”) between the motor retailer and service providers. Set the industry standard for processes and procedures currently used, including the competition.  Negotiated and charged the product suppliers - benefits they received included real-time reporting of sales.Duties included:• Started the VAPS (Value Added Product Services) division, which is currently a successful business. • Liaison with VAPS suppliers regarding product specifications and facilitating the development of the system.• Customer relations.• Develop new functionality for the VAPS division.• Facilitate user discussions, implement recommendations and manage user expectations.• Manage take-on of new clients and Groups.• Member of the executive team.• Looking for new ideas and solutions and implementing them.• Develop industry standard reports.• Strategic sessions.• Billing and collection.• Dealer Groups included: CMH, Hatfield VW, Westvaal, Alpine Motors,• Insurers included: Innovation Group, SA Warranties, Motorite, Regent, Hollard, Telesure, MiWay, Outsurance, King Price, Liquid Capital, PinnAfica, Roadcover, Warranty Solutions, Oakhurst, Alexander Forbes, Alphera, CCV, Tracker, Netstar, Matrix, Guardrisk. Show less