Zandra S.

Experience

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  Imperial Logistics

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Financial Manager
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  Investec Bank

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Financial Manager
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  First National Bank

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Divisional Financial Manager: Retail Bank
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  Tantus Trading Group

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Financial Manager
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  Dawn Group

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Financial Executive
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  Bravo Group Manufacturing

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Financial Executive
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  Calgan Lounge

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Chief Financial Officer
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  IConsult Group

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Company Secretary | Legal Advisor
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  Stellr Group of Companies

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Group Company Secretary | Head of Legal

  Core Overview:Reported directly to the Group CEO.Delivered comprehensive company secretarial, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance services, in addition to expert legal counsel, to a diverse portfolio of Group companies spanning South Africa, Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, India, and Israel.Conducted compliance self-assessments for maturity against regulatory frameworks such as King IV, NCA, CPA, PAIA, POPI, and ECA in the South African context.Delivered legal guidance, ensuring the proactive incorporation of legal trends and risks into the business' strategic planning. This included conducting thorough assessments of complex issues, such as the VAT/GST treatment of gift vouchers, to inform sound decision-making.Spearheaded and managed the end-to-end process of Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) applications with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed a wide spectrum of agreements, ensuring the safeguarding of the organisation's legal interests and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Company Secretarial Advice & ServicesBoard ResponsibilitiesCompliance and Risk ManagementCorporate AdministrationCorporate Governance Advice & ServicesLegal Advice & Research[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)] Show less

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  Tritech Global Group

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2023

  Group Chief Financial Officer | Head of Legal | Group Company Secretary

  Core Overview:Led a multifaceted team comprising 9 direct reports and 22 indirect reports, providing expert guidance in managing shared services. These services encompassed critical domains such as Information Technology, Corporate Governance, HR, Facilities Management, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Company Secretarial functions.Demonstrated a forward-thinking approach by selecting and implementing advanced technological solutions. These initiatives were instrumental in optimising internal operations and delivering strategic advantages that significantly benefited the Group.Anticipated emerging market trends, identified opportunities, and assessed vulnerabilities to formulate strategies that supported the Group's immediate needs while positioning it for future growth.Operated at the highest echelon of executive responsibility, reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer and providing essential insights and updates to diverse Boards and discerning shareholders.Managed a comprehensive suite of shared services, ensuring the Group's compliance with complex regulatory and legal requirements. This included overseeing company secretarial matters, compliance initiatives, and risk management protocols.Exercised strategic acumen as a Board Director for multiple Group Entities, meticulously coordinating and managing the intricate network of 28 companies spanning across international jurisdictions, including South Africa, Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, India, Israel, the UK, the US, and the Netherlands.Acted as a key liaison, fostering collaboration with external role players.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Accounting & ReportingTreasury ManagementBudget & ForecastingCapexCompany Secretarial Advice & ServicesBoard ResponsibilitiesCompliance and Risk ManagementCorporate AdministrationCorporate Governance Advice & ServicesLegal Advice & Research[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)] Show less