Pieter Krügel

Experience

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  Lloyd Viljoen Auditors

  Dec 2007 - Sept 2012

  During this role, I led a team of 20+ audit supervisors and accountants and managed all facets of accounting, taxation, financial management, and auditing across different client industries.

  • Audit Manager

    Dec 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Accountant

    Dec 2007 - Nov 2011
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  Aon

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Team Leader: Finance

  Consistently optimised staff and business performance; I steered and coached top-performing team of 20+ senior and junior accountants.Furthermore, I produced and investigated accounting records for external audit purposes, as well as financial statements as per IFRS guidelines regarding FSB submission and external audits.Reduced core risks and errors, I prepared and inspected critical tax calculations by offering strategic support in analysing detailed processes to generate and arrange audit files in accordance with global standards of auditing towards external audits.Some of my key accomplishments were the following:• Ensured fulfilment of company and FSB regulations.• Served as a core part of Aon SA's divisional management committee.• Enabled and streamlined reserve budgeting process by delivering formal presentations to EXCO. Show less

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  Citadel Investment Services

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Advisory Partner

  In this tenure, I delivered leadership recommendations to management teams and stakeholders for accomplishments of set objectives.Strengthening the financial position and growth of the business, I supervised and employed efficient new business initiatives.Additionally, I supported executives in dealing with the challenges of running an advisory business and acquiring optimal results.Some of my key objectives were the following: • Headed a talented team of 2x assistant wealth managers for seamless execution of operational activities.• Discovered lucrative opportunities promoting the company's growth and development, whilst ensuring achievement of financial milestones. Show less

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  PSG Financial Services

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2018

  Partner: Wealth Management

  Developed and retained the customised investment portfolio for construction and management, equities, research analyses, financial planning, investment advisory, fiduciary, tax, and risk planning/structuring. These ensured the smooth running of all operational activities.Some of my key achievements are the following:• Led team of over 10 financial planners and wealth managers, with a focus on heading private clients' wealth portfolios of assets under management (AUM) c. ZAR 1B via proper administration of client groups.• Formed wealth management private client portfolio from zero to c. ZAR 1B within 24 months. Show less

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  Kibo Energy PLC

  May 2017 - Jun 2022

  Group Chief Financial Officer

  As Group Chief Financial Officer of this LSE & JSE listed entity, I direct talented teams of 20+ finance experts across the globe, through proper planning and collaboration. I formulate and employ robust financial and tax strategies and deliver strategic leadership, direction, & vision to top management.Leading a wide range of operational activities for the company, encompassing M&A negotiations/structuring, cost management, fundraising operations, profit optimisation, and current registration requirements of the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.By stimulating business expansion and growth opportunities, I devise and apply effective business plans and strategies, as well as foster long-term relationships with stakeholders.Annual complex group audits within diverse operational jurisdictions and corporates, as well as reporting currencies and control accounting and finance functions, such as M&A and multi-currency group consolidations as per requirements are additional tasks that I administer.I prepare and examine yearly financial statements under IFRS regulations to discuss outcomes with the board of directors and shareholders. Studying and endorsing overall subsidiary local individual statutory accounts and groups form the basis of these statements.Some of my key contributions are the following:• Playing a pivotal role in expanding business growth from one to six projects across five countries' group businesses• Drafting and implementing corporate governance policies for cultural transformation; involved in spin-out IPO listings of two company projects into separate LSE-listed vehicles that retained controlling interest• Representing company's global concerns, whilst visiting various project offices periodically, collecting data for projects from respective country MD's, interacting with local stakeholders, such as regulators and governments• Devising and executing monitoring systems and performance measures that aid in achieving desired objectives Show less

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  Mast Energy Developments PLC

  Jun 2022 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Oversees leadership and management of teams of 20+ finance & operations experts in the UK and across the globe. Steers strategic leadership, direction, and vision to top management through development of financial and operations strategies. Directs a wide range of corporate and operational activities, encompassing business growth, M&A negotiations/structuring, fundraising operations, cost management, profit optimisation, and current listing requirements of the London Stock Exchange. Formulates and employs robust business plans and strategies to stimulate business expansion and growth opportunities. Develops and nurtures long-term relationships with major stakeholders. Oversees annual complex group audits within diverse operational jurisdictions and corporates, as well as reporting currencies. Ensuring the company remains funded during development phases and profitable during operational phases. Leading the development of the company’s short- and long-term strategy. Creating and implementing the company’s vision and mission. Evaluating the work and performance of other executives and management within the company. Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments. Ensuring that the company maintains high social responsibility wherever it does business. Leading reporting to the company board and major shareholders.• Following successful tenure as Group CFO at MAST’s major shareholder, Kibo, promoted to CEO of MAST.• Lead core team that executed MAST’s successful IPO in 2021.• Plays leading role in expanding business growth, from one to five projects and counting in less than two years.• Achieved MAST’s first revenues from start-up.• Negotiated and secured significant new PE investment funding.• Significantly reduced company’s net debt position, and increased net assets. Show less