Seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience in management reporting, financial reporting, and taxation, including 19 years at Anglo American/Thungela. Highly skilled in preparing accurate and insightful financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing tax strategies. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and numerical abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments. Adept at strategic planning and financial forecasting, with a strong focus on delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions and support organizational goals. Known for logical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and manage complex financial operations.

Khwezela Colliery ,Oversaw Financial Operations: Managed the financial department for a newly merged colliery comprising three opencast pits and mini pits, driving cost management through efficient personal banker processes and expenditure boards to meet FOB cost/t targets.Team Supervision: Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with departmental goals and standards.Budget Management: Developed and managed budgets for the business unit, ensuring expenditures were in line with budgetary constraints.Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the business unit, including weekly and monthly variance reports, and ensured prompt resolution of discrepancies.Asset and Account Management: Managed fixed assets, performed monthly reconciliations, and supervised the reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts. Ensured accurate reconciliation of accruals and provisions.Cost and Life of Mine Analysis: Conducted detailed cost analysis and Life of Mine analysis, collaborating with various departments (e.g., engineering, mining, planning) for comprehensive financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.Year-End and Cost Reviews: Met financial year-end deadlines and deliverables, conducted monthly cost reviews, and developed the Life of Mine financial model on an annual basis.Reporting and Presentation: Produced various financial reports and PowerPoint presentations to communicate insights and updates effectively.Achievements:Cost Reduction: Successfully implemented processes that significantly reduced costs, demonstrating strong financial acumen and process improvement capabilities.Leadership: Acted as Financial Manager, enhancing departmental performance and serving as a role model for subordinates, as acknowledged by the Financial Manager.

Experienced Financial Controller with a strong track record at Greenside Colliery, an Anglo American Thermal Coal mine in Witbank. Oversee financial operations for a high-output colliery supplying approximately 4 million tons for export. Proven expertise in managing budgets, financial reporting, and cost analysis, with a focus on driving cost reduction and financial efficiency. Skilled in supervising teams, ensuring accurate financial statements, and resolving variances. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various departments for comprehensive financial reporting and analysis. Recognized for leadership and improving departmental performance through effective financial management practices.

Senior Mine accountant with extensive experience in overseeing financial operations for Isibonelo Colliery, an Anglo American Thermal Coal mine in Witbank, responsible for supplying approximately 5 million tons of coal . Demonstrated expertise in managing complex financial processes and driving cost management strategies within a high-output mining environment.Proficient in:Budget Management: Developing and managing comprehensive budgets for the business unit, ensuring alignment with financial goals and controlling expenditures.Financial Reporting: Preparing and presenting accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Skilled in generating and analyzing variance reports to promptly address discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.Cost and Asset Management: Overseeing the management of fixed assets, including monthly reconciliations and budgeting. Conducting detailed cost analysis and Life of Mine analysis to support strategic financial planning.Reconciliation and Compliance: Supervising and authorizing the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, accruals, and provisions, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Liaising with various departments (e.g., engineering, mining, planning) to facilitate comprehensive financial reporting and conduct ad hoc financial analysis.Strategic Planning: Managing financial year-end deadlines and deliverables, performing monthly cost reviews, and developing annual Life of Mine financial models.Achievements:Cost Reduction: Implemented effective cost reduction processes, achieving significant savings and enhancing overall cost management within the colliery.Leadership and Improvement: Acted as Financial controller , driving departmental improvements and serving as a key example of leadership and financial stewardship, as recognized by senior management.

Isibonelo Colliery An AngloAmerican Thermal Coal SA mine situated in Secunda supplying 5 million tons per annum to Sasol.

Isibonelo Colliery An AngloAmerican Thermal Coal SA mine situated in Secunda supplying 5 million tons per annum to Sasol.

New Denmark Colliery an AngloAmerican Thermal Coal SA mine situated in Standerton, supplying 5 Million Tons per annum to Eskom KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Prepared and processed payment vouchers  Performed Working Cost Suspense Control Prepared monthly management packs and variance reports Maintained asset register through verification and updating of schedules  Monthly reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts. Issuing of petty cash Prepared and authorised all journals. Prepared and reconciled all accruals and provisions. Liaising with various department (i.e. engineering, mining, planning, etc) on an ongoing basis for financial reporting and ad hoc analysisACHIEVEMENTS: Improved processes with regards to finance procedures (month-end, year-end, deadlines etc.), to enable more effective planning. Developed Standard Operating Procedures to control the working cost suspense accounts  Initiated a regular, efficient asset verification process “My manager said that the asset verification process & working cost suspense accounts control have improved significantly.”

Massyns Incorporated an accounting firm that provides financial service to clients KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Cash Management – reconciliation of all the bank accounts, investment accounts and petty cash for various business entities. Cashbook for various different business entities Prepared financial statements for various different business entities  Prepared Bank reconciliations Managed Debtors, Creditors, Fixed Assets  Performed statutory returns (i.e. VAT returns, Tax Returns, etc) Planned the financial year-end deadlines, goals and deliverables for all departments to ensure timeous preparation of financial statements. Prepared monthly management packs and variance reports. Liaise with various clientsACHIEVEMENTS: Sorting out scrap sales account which had various irreconcilable differences from previous years All bank reconciliations were allocated to me as I was considered the specialist in bank reconciliations “My manager delegated all bank reconciliation to me as I was considered the best.”

Berlyn Supply Store, Retail store situated in Strandfontein, Cape TownKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Merchandising, stock control and retail sales, Including the planning, selection, ordering and purchasing of supplies,  Recording of invoices and payment of creditors,  General bookkeeping.  Cash Management, (bank reconciliations, payment of wages and invoices, deposits, petty cash) Prepared Statutory ReturnsACHIEVEMENTS: Effective and Efficient Stock Management “My Manager said that the critical stock was well managed and for the first time since the establishment of the store, the stock was under control.”