Robbie Gibb Ca(Sa) Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Part time CFO/FD consulting, financial and management accounting services; creating efficiencies in system processes and project management for implementation of technological advancements to systems and processes. Clients: WeDoTech Consulting, Raw Catering Co, Paddock Holdings, XTIXS, The Space Between Drinks, Scarab Financial, Jincom, Creative Contracts, Robot Air, Steele Wines, Fit Vault

South Africa

Responsibilities: Review and implementation of technological advancements (accounting software, billing portals, purchase order and expense claim systems, time recording, travel management) to drive efficiencies in our accounting function

South Africa

Responsibilities: Financial team management; accounting and payroll processing and review; foreign exchange and funding requirements monitoring; liaising with auditors; budgeting and financial statement preparation; office management; project managementAchievements: Reduced employee tax on fringe benefits; improved reporting; set up the accounting function for a new office in Bermuda; negotiated rent reductions; cost saving by bringing GST calculations in-house; created tax efficiencies by closing one company in HK; successful systems migration to new accounting software in BVI

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsibilities: Business development, franchise sales, landlord/tenant negotiations, contract/legal documentation and drafting (e.g. Franchise, Sales and Lease Agreements both locally and internationally), data analytics, profit projections, budgeting, forecasting, accrue card management, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation. Achievements: Increased the number of Franchisee applicants by 800% through targeted advertising and website updates, negotiated the sale of two new restaurants and the purchase of two existing restaurants, saved costs on cellphone bills, storage and lawyer’s fees, updated Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements for CPA compliance.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsibilities: Sales data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, target setting, cost centre management, international account managementAchievements: Improved, efficient, user-friendly reporting and analysis for the Group Sales Exec

Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsibilities: IFRS and US GAAP implementation - revenue recognition, foreign exchange policy, rebates, agency fees and maintenance inventory; Balance sheet reviews focusing on net working capital for all entities across the Group.Achievements: Successful implementation of policies and reporting for the Group CFO

United Kingdom

Responsibilities: System conversion from Oracle to BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation); Report writing and user trainingAchievements: Successful implementation of system within deadlines for Group Finance

United Kingdom

Responsibilities: Account management for 7 holding companies - journal entries, balance sheet reviews, cost centre financial planning, forecasting and budgeting, UK GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations, SOX fixed asset complianceAchievements: Successfully managed and ensured timely completion of the fixed asset physical tagging (UK and Europe)

Responsibilities: Planning and performing audit and non-audit work (agreed-upon procedures), team management, professional report writing. Client industries included: Shipping, Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, Farming, Oil and Gas.Achievements: Achieved an SP+ rating (4/5 with 5 being the highest)

Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Waterpolo, Squash, Cycling, Running, Golf

Post Graduate Diploma In Management Accounting In Financial Accounting, Accounting And Business/Management, Top Student

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Financial Accounting

Matric Exemption

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