Andrea Fortuin

Experience

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  Edgars Consolidated

  Apr 2001 - Jan 2005

  Assistant Stocktake Deployer and Zone Leader

  • Coordinated the deployment of staff and logistics for stock-takes.• Supervised and directed staff during stock-takes.

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  Mazars

  Feb 2005 - Feb 2009

  Trainee Auditor

  • Executed the full external audit process including planning, risk assessment, controls analyses, audit testing, analytical reviews and review of financial statements.• Preparation of financial statements in terms of compilation engagements in alignment with IFRS.• Engaged with clients and other key stakeholders.• Supervised audit teams as an audit senior.Reason for Leaving: Contract ended and I wanted to pursue a career outside of public practice.

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  The Laser Transport Group

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

  • Prepared annual budgets.• Reviewed general ledger account processing on a monthly basis.• Prepared monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.• Uploaded local payments onto First National Bank online.• Monthly analysis and reporting to the Financial Director.Reason for Leaving: Career growth The objective of the role was to reconcile 20 bank accounts, that had last been reconciled 3-6 months prior, and to investigate and clear all differences. Planned completion was 6 months, but the goal was achieved in 3 months.Reason for Leaving: Was offered a permanent position in the same department as Assistant Accountant.

  • Assistant Accountant

    Jul 2009 - Apr 2011

  • Cashbook Reconciliation Assistant (Temporary Contract)

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2009
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  Capespan

  May 2011 - Oct 2012

  Accountant

  • Reviewed general ledger accounts monthly for 10 farms across South Africa.• Processed monthly transactions to Trial Balance on Pastel for one farm.• Prepared monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for one of the farms.• Prepared monthly rolling-forecasts, variance analyses and management accounts for review by the Financial Manager.• Prepared cash flow forecasts on a weekly basis for review by the Financial Manager.• Reviewed annual budgets prepared by the various farms.• Uploaded payments for release on Standard Bank Business Online.• Submitted VAT returns and ensured compliance.• Prepared for and facilitated external audits.Reason for Leaving: Health challenges Show less

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  Jensen Belts

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Financial Manager

  • Captured monthly transactions to Trial Balance.• Prepared monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.• Prepared weekly import costings for the directors.• Prepared weekly cash flow forecasts for the directors.• Reviewed payroll calculations on a weekly and monthly basis.• Uploaded payments on Standard Bank Business Online and processed foreign payments.• Prepared a monthly financial report for the Directors.• Submitted VAT and PAYE returns monthly.• Managed all office and administration functions.• Managed and provided oversight of the performance of 5 staff members.Reason for Leaving: The actual scope of the role was not in alignment with the agreed job specification and salary. Show less

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  Cape Town Partnership NPC

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2018

  Summary of Positions Held:• Head of Finance (April 2014 – March 2018)• Financial Accountant (October 2013 – March 2014)Key Functions & Responsibilities:• Managed the annual budgeting process.• Managed performance by monitoring financials against the budget.• Managed liquidity by providing oversight of all cash collection processes and performing weekly cash flow forecasting.• Managed the accounting function and month-end processes.• Prepared and presented monthly forecasts, variance analyses and Board financial reports.• Supervised banking processes and administration.• Developed and reviewed policies, controls and processes, continuously highlighting opportunities for improvement.• Managed SLAs and relationships with key stakeholders.• Directed the HR function and its administration, including payroll, recruitment and onboarding, disciplinary processes, organizational health, team building and a restructuring process.• Managed the annual statutory external audit process, project-related audits and the relationship with the auditors.• Monitored statutory and regulatory compliance.• Managed financial, legal and operational risk.• Provided oversight of facilities, office, travel and events management.• Directed and managed six team members.Reason for Leaving: Retrenchment Show less • Captured transactions to the accounting system.• Performed general ledger reconciliations at month end.• Compared budgets to actuals and investigated variances.• Prepared monthly forecasts and management reports.• Reviewed and released payments on online banking.• Supervised one team member.• Facilitated an external audit for one of the projects of the company.• Managed internal and external stakeholder relationships.Projects:• Performed an extensive reconciliation to correct all employees' leave days on a newly implemented electronic leave system.• Performed an extensive reconciliation to uncouple the funds in a joint bank account belonging to three separate legal entities. Show less

  • Head of Finance

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Financial Accountant (promoted to Head of Finance)

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Parmalat Group

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Management Accountant

  • Maintained actual and standard costs on the system.• Prepared monthly purchase price variance management accounts.• Prepared monthly consolidated industrial reports.• Compiled weekly and monthly inventory reports.• Prepared annual procurement and industrial budgets.Reason for leaving: Fixed-term contract

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  Open Society Foundation for South Africa

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2022

  Head of Finance and Operations

  • Managed the annual financial planning and budgeting process.• Monitored financials against the budget and performed regular forecasting.• Implemented cost-saving strategies.• Managed cash resources through cash flow forecasting and financial planning.• Provided oversight of the accounting function and month-end control processes.• Presented quarterly financial reports to the Board.• Supervised banking processes including the release of payments and general administration.• Provided oversight of monthly payroll reports.• Developed and/or reviewed policies and processes and implemented changes, where required.• Managed key service level agreements and stakeholder relationships.• Provided oversight of grantee budgets, progress reports and new funding applications.• Managed the external audit process and the relationship with the auditors.• Monitored compliance with all legislation and regulations.• Managed financial, legal and operational risk.• Provided oversight of facilities, office, travel and events management.• Provided oversight of the organisation’s IT systems including upgrades for improved functionality, data security and operational efficiency.• Provided leadership and management to six team members.Reason for Leaving: Global restructuring Show less

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  Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation

  May 2024 - now

  Finance and Operations Director