Elize Botha

Experience

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  Distell

  Nov 2006 - Jun 2023

  The purpose my role is:• To established a governance framework in terms of benefit tracking of strategic step-change initiatives in the Group.• Develop a tracking framework for each initiative that ensures transparency and adherence to the governance framework.• Independent key member of the project teams to assist with financial insight and business knowledge to ensure sustainable benefit realisation.• Responsible for establishing a reporting framework to EXCO or Steering committees.• Act as an independent advisor in terms of benefit tracking to EXCO or Steering committees.• Facilitate robust debate at senior management level on financial impacts of these projects. Show less • Pro-active control development (forms part of the combined assurance framework)- Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of trading account in case of new/changes to business processes (Stock and cost environment)• Ensure quality of data –single version, de-duplication and standardisation• Data Analysis – Forms part of the control function through data analysis and risk assessments • Reporting - Periodic reporting and exception reporting to all stakeholders to assist with decision making • Consultation & Innovation – Assist in various projects forming part of “Senior Management Action Teams” or assist as “Subject Matter Expert” - Ad Hoc costings, business process analysis and determination of system controls, continuous process improvement (IT projects)• Compliance (IFRS) - Ensure bi-annual reporting of accurate stock valuation in line with IFRS requirements• Maintenance/Administration - Ensure accurate valuation of stock and accounting of cost of sales and determining the most appropriate costing methodologies Show less

  • Technology Process & Solutions Partner

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Financial Systems Manager, ICT

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Financial Manager: Commercial Projects

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Financial Manager: Group Product Cost Control & Analysis

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Group Internal Auditor

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Financial Manager:Process Control

    Nov 2006 - Sept 2010
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  Heineken beverages SA

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Technology, Process & Solutions Partner
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  Heineken Beverages

  Jul 2023 - now

  Delivery Manager - Support

  Responsible for the overall management, design, development, implementation and maintenance applications to support the relevant business functions strategic goals whilst maintaining a stable implemented environment relevant to Support (Finance, HR, Procurement and Authorisations). This includes key role on the delivery of projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, as well as ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Owner of the relevant application stack and related vendor management. Show less