Virtue Joannou Email & Phone Number

Riversdale, Wc, Za

United States

Riversdale, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronkhorstspruit

Australia / South Africa

Australia / South Africa

Managing the Financial and HR departments for Asia-Pacific operations. Heading a team of 5 providing full Accounting and HR services for the Group.Notably played a key leadership and management role in navigating the group through a period of rapid growth, ensuring all systems & processes kept pace.[Note: based in Australia until 2011, in South Africa 2011 – present.]■ During last 2 years have averaged 12 hour days to meet all deadlines 100%, managing remote workers in… Show more Managing the Financial and HR departments for Asia-Pacific operations. Heading a team of 5 providing full Accounting and HR services for the Group.Notably played a key leadership and management role in navigating the group through a period of rapid growth, ensuring all systems & processes kept pace.[Note: based in Australia until 2011, in South Africa 2011 – present.]■ During last 2 years have averaged 12 hour days to meet all deadlines 100%, managing remote workers in very diverse time zones (up to 10 hours ahead).■ Have successfully set up the systems, processes and functions to enable rapid growth and the operation of a multi-national, multi-currency global enterprise.■ In 2012 travelled to the Philippines to complete an internal audit. During the visit uncovered R10.3 million in owed debt and set processes in motion to collect. During the ensuing 12 months successfully collected 88% thereof.■ Awarded “Employee of the Year” in 2008; promotion to Senior Manager status, serving on the Management team. Show less

Australia

Providing professional accounting and tax services to a wide range of clients, managing a small team of Bookkeepers. Additionally offering accounting software solutions including all implementation, customization and training.■ Serviced clients including an Orthopedic Surgeon practice with 4 partners, retail businesses, import/export companies, and 3 transport companies.■ Clients include a trucking business with a national fleet, with the entire accounting function outsourced to… Show more Providing professional accounting and tax services to a wide range of clients, managing a small team of Bookkeepers. Additionally offering accounting software solutions including all implementation, customization and training.■ Serviced clients including an Orthopedic Surgeon practice with 4 partners, retail businesses, import/export companies, and 3 transport companies.■ Clients include a trucking business with a national fleet, with the entire accounting function outsourced to Bookkeeping Virtues, 5 staff on-site.■ Built a profitable base of 25 clients within 4 years. Show less

Australia

Managing the association’s financial and administrative functions, including: accounting, accounting system (MYOB), payroll, HR & employee benefits, accounts receivable, debt collection, accounts payable, member database administration, annual budgets, financial reporting, tax processes.

National Diploma (Nq5), Financial Accounting

Diploma, Financial Services

Bsc (Hons), Geology/Earth Science, General