Jacques Steyn Acca Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Recruited by Holding company as Divisional Finance Manager, for multi-million Rand operation within the Temporary Employment Service Division of the Group, to improve the finance division's deliverables, accuracy and reporting timeliness.Added value by redesigning finance processes, implementation of internal controls; policies & procedures, designing & rollout of standardised management reporting packs. A broad scope of authority included accountability for:- financial reporting, - management accounting, - treasury, - cash flow management, - debtors and creditor control, - budgeting and forecasting, - regulatory compliance,- evaluating procurement contracts,- cross-departmental partnering to achieve strategic goals and objectives.Directly line managed 1 Finance Manager, 1 Credit Manager, 2 Accountants, 1 Accounts Payable Controller with oversight over other finance staff. Successfully headed Payroll & Accounting software integration project for multi-million Rand operation, resulting in accurate & faster reporting data; eradicating human error and cost savings in human resources previously allocated to a manual process.Automated management accounting reports, resulting in cost savings and faster management reporting results.Implemented and streamlined controls, including balance sheet reconciliations, to identify and eliminate fraud and accounting errors.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Financial Manager and financial business partner responsible for the full financial function that included:- financial reporting, - management accounting, - treasury, - cash flow management, - debtors and creditor control, - budgeting, - forecasting,- evaluating & assessing potential joint venture contracts.Responsible for successfully leading and developing a team of 17 multi-cultural finance individuals with varying degrees of accounting understanding, within a fast-growing business environment. Line managed 1 Accountant, 1 Credit Manager, 1 Accounts Payable Manager, 1 Cashbook Controller, with oversight over other finance staff.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Recruited by listed Gold Mining and Exploration company as Financial Accountant responsible for various South African; American & Canadian subsidiaries’ financial accounting functions. Financial Accountant with full responsibility for: - month-end journals & accruals,- preparation of monthly management accounts,- analytical reporting on foreign entities, - preparing balance sheet reconciliations,- maintaining fixed asset registers,- liaising with South African Reserve Bank (SARB),- foreign currency conversions & revaluations,- mentoring & training junior finance staff on SAP and company operations,- assisting with internal & external auditors’ queries,- South African & Canadian statutory tax returns & compliance (VAT, PAYE, Canadian HST, Canadian PD7A).

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Financial Accountant responsible for various accounting functions within the Hospitality & Property Development Group including, but not limited to:- Preparing monthly management accounts & variance analysis,- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements,- Oversaw and trained payroll personnel on payroll system, - Training junior finance staff on operating system and company operations, - Month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, compilation of fixed asset registers, - Cash flow management.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Trainee accountant at a SAIPA certified accounting firm. Responsibilities included accounting, auditing, preparing of annual financial statements, statutory compliance, VAT, income tax, for companies & individuals. Completed the required 3 years’ articles and passed the South African Institute of Professional Accountants board exam, first time.

Strategic Professional Qualification, Accounting And Finance, Comparable To Uk Master'S Degree Level

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Financial Accounting