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Pukekohe, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

A major lending and insurance company that is also listed on the New Zealand stock exchange (GFL). My work revolved around Quest, which was the insurance entity in the group. DutiesReports to the group CFOManaging reports for commission, premiums and claims for the three major channels of income Submitting reports for various stakeholdersAssisting junior staff members with queriesAudit preparation Monthly tasks included, BS reconciliation, GST calculations and… Show more A major lending and insurance company that is also listed on the New Zealand stock exchange (GFL). My work revolved around Quest, which was the insurance entity in the group. DutiesReports to the group CFOManaging reports for commission, premiums and claims for the three major channels of income Submitting reports for various stakeholdersAssisting junior staff members with queriesAudit preparation Monthly tasks included, BS reconciliation, GST calculations and several other board and management reports Show less

Gauteng, South Africa

Wisium is a leading international premix and firm services business brand which belongs to the ADM (Archer-Daniels-Midland) group, a major global player in animal nutrition for over 60 years. Soon after starting with them I was offered a position overseas that I could not decline and I had to resign.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Audit preparation to clear the backlog of outstanding audits. Liaising with the auditors to sort out all their queries. Every financial aspect of the companies were covered for the audit completion up to reviewing the Annual Financial Statements.The company is a fast-growing company in the eCommerce industry with a broad range ofservices on offer. With a turnover of close to NZ$50 million for the financial year. The companyprides itself in customer services and has… Show more Audit preparation to clear the backlog of outstanding audits. Liaising with the auditors to sort out all their queries. Every financial aspect of the companies were covered for the audit completion up to reviewing the Annual Financial Statements.The company is a fast-growing company in the eCommerce industry with a broad range ofservices on offer. With a turnover of close to NZ$50 million for the financial year. The companyprides itself in customer services and has contracts with most of the major banks as customers.Duties● Reported directly to the group CFO● Preparation of electronic audit files for various companies in the group● Full review of all accounting records and documentation needed to prepare and finalise audits● Liaising with all the departments for explanations for preparations and audit queries● Resolving audit queries as soon as possible to meet deadlines Show less

Kempton Park

At the time of my employment Geosearch had over 35 rigs for exploration drilling operating on the African continent and employed in excess of 500 staff members Geosearch had established regional operational offices in Johannesburg (South Africa), Tete (Mozambique), and Francistown (Botswana) that provide administrative, logistical and workshop services for the individual regions. Financial reporting wes done on Sage 300.DutiesReported directly to the CFO Monthly management… Show more At the time of my employment Geosearch had over 35 rigs for exploration drilling operating on the African continent and employed in excess of 500 staff members Geosearch had established regional operational offices in Johannesburg (South Africa), Tete (Mozambique), and Francistown (Botswana) that provide administrative, logistical and workshop services for the individual regions. Financial reporting wes done on Sage 300.DutiesReported directly to the CFO Monthly management accountsManaged a team of 4 people across 2 countriesManaging all financial aspects of the Botswana entityExtensive cash flow planning for the group to ensure sufficient funds in the various countriesPreparation for consolidated group management accountsFX revaluations and intercompany transactions Show less

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

See details under my consultancy work. DutiesAll intercompany transactions and reconciliationsAll audit preparations and associated workMonthly management accounts for smaller entitiesManaging contracts and warrantiesManaged a team of 4 peopleResolving difficult queries for other teams where neededMargin calculations and reconciliation of major suppliers

Kya Sand - Randburg

The company’s main focus was office automation for lights and air conditioning units to help their customers save electricity. The company also formed a new company called BrightBlack that installed solar PV systems. The company has 50 employees and an annual turnover of more than NZ$3 million.DutiesReported directly to the directors/shareholdersPreparation of monthly management accountsAudit preparations Signing off my accountant's workDealing with the sales team for… Show more The company’s main focus was office automation for lights and air conditioning units to help their customers save electricity. The company also formed a new company called BrightBlack that installed solar PV systems. The company has 50 employees and an annual turnover of more than NZ$3 million.DutiesReported directly to the directors/shareholdersPreparation of monthly management accountsAudit preparations Signing off my accountant's workDealing with the sales team for commission payments Show less

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Started with Chartered Accountant (CA) articles at BFCA Financial Services (now called Snyman & Oosthuizen) but was unable to complete it with them as the company decided not to register as a training centre for CAs. My responsibilities included processing of cashbooks, reconciliations of cashbooks, debtors and creditors; and drafting of financial statements.

Major responsibilities included: Maceral analysis, Petrographic results, Heavy Mineral Separation, Calorific Values, Sulphur Content, Ash Content and Moisture Content.

Cima Professional Qualification, Accounting And Business/Management

Strategic Level - All exams completed - Practical experience requirements to be assessed on Management Level - Completed Operational Level.

Certificate In Business Accounting, Accounting

Articles In Accounting

M.Sc, Zoology

Studied full time at NMMU until 2004, after which I completed my M.Sc part time until beginning 2008.

B.Sc Hons. Zoology, Majored In Terrestrial Ecology And Marine Biology

B.Sc Zoology, Majored In Botany And Zoology