Melt Labuschagne

Experience

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2011

  Article Clerk (2008 to 2010), Assistant manager (2011)

  PwC is an international professional services firm. Completed articles within PwC - TICE (Technology, Information, Communication and Entertainment). Subsequently promoted to Assistant Manager.Key Successes:- 1 of 27 National ‘PwC Experience Award’ winners for exceptional client service (MTN audit) - Top-rated audit clerk throughout articles and selected for an international secondmentRoles, responsibilities and experience:- Working in tight deadline environments – responsible for planning, coaching, supervising, reviewing, performing fieldwork, project management. Managing teams of between 3 and 8 staff members.- Audit of South African entities such as MTN Group Limited, MTN Sudan Limited, M-net and Supersport, Southern Sun Hotels, DraftFCB, Life Healthcare Group and Onelogix Group;- Seconded by PwC South Africa to PwC US in September 2010 for a 6 month period. Senior Associate on the audit of Warner Chilcott plc, an SEC registrant in the pharmaceutical industry.- Implementing Internal Financial Control Reviews for clients;- Completion of compilation, review and audit engagements and financial statements. Show less

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  JHI Properties

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

  Financial manager

  JHI Properties (Pty) Ltd focuses on property management, facilities management and related services. Asked to assist as Financial Manager of JHI’s fellow subsidiary, Sterikleen (Pty) Ltd, for 6 months. JHI was acquired by Excellerate Holdings Group in 2010.Key Successes:- Received a ‘Chip’ award for a smooth finance transition from legacy accounting software to SAP- Successfully updating long outstanding financial statements and tax filings for 20 legal entitiesRoles, responsibilities and experience- Monthly reporting of results and tax affairs of 12 companies within the Group;- Financial management and reporting for Arrowhead Properties Ltd (JSE listed);- Responsible for overseeing the conversion of the financial system from IMS to SAP;- Responsible for drafting and implementing financial and operational processes;- Preparation and detailed review of statutory reporting packs submitted by subsidiaries (interim and year-end reporting);- Preparation of statutory consolidation for review and approval by the General Manager: Group Finance, Group CFO and Group CEO;- Reconciliation of statutory consolidated results to management accounts on Cognos Controller and assisting subsidiaries with technical accounting and IFRS queries. Show less

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  Dawn Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Group Financial Accountant

  DAWN was involved in the wholesale trade, distribution & manufacturing of hardware, bathroom and plumbing suppliesKey Successes:- Financial due diligence performed on new acquisitions, saving on external consulting costs- Assisting with the preparation of Circular to Shareholders for a JSE Category 1 transaction, including preparation of 3-year historical carve-out financial statements of a disposal group.Roles, responsibilities and experience:- Preparation and communication of Group reporting instructions and review subsidiary reporting;- Preparation of Group consolidation in Cognos Controller, balance sheet proofs & reconciliations;- Preparation of the CFO report for inclusion in the Exco pack, assist in preparation of Audit Committee and Board packs;- Ad-hoc projects including the implementation of the Group’s transition to Joint Venture equity accounting from proportionate consolidation (in terms of IFRS 11);- Preparation of consolidated budget and forecast financial information;- Preparation of technical IFRS working papers and liaising with Group auditors on technical matters. Show less

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  Wasteman Holdings (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2016

  Group Financial Manager

  The Company is involved in waste management, collection, disposal and related services. Wasteman Holdings was acquired by Averda in April 2015.Key Successes:- Assisted with the implementation of a shared services function contributing to significant cost savings;- Overseeing a smooth finance transition from Sage 500 to Sage X3 contributing to significant cost savings.Roles, responsibilities and experience:- Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts, CFO and CEO reports;- Preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements & year-end audits;- Preparation of company operational and financial policies and procedures;- Ad-hoc projects for CEO and CFO including working capital and cash flow analysis;- Preparation of consolidated forecasts and budgets;- Performing due diligence assessments on newly acquired subsidiaries. Show less

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  LGC Standards South Africa

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2021

  Head Of Finance

  The company is involved in selling of certified reference materials, chemical standards and proficiency testing schemesKey Successes:- Overseeing the smooth financial integration of the IFS Apps 9 ERP system- Successful implementation of a B-BBEE strategy and revised ownership structure. Improvement of the B-BBEE rating from non-compliant to Level 4 on the Generic Enterprises Scorecard.Roles, responsibilities and experience:- Monthly reporting of financial results for 3 legal entities to LGC Head Office in the UK;- Cash flow management, debtors collections, review and management;- All tax-related matters and submissions (IT, VAT, PAYE);- Implementing financial and operational controls and procedures, cost saving initiatives and cost control;- Payroll processing, credit card/fuel card review and monitoring;- Insurance, cell phones, provident fund and procurement management;- Budget and forecast preparation and review. Show less

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  Bearing Man Group (Pty) Ltd t/a BMG

  Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  Commercial Manager - Exports

  Engineering Solutions Group Exports (Pty) Ltd (ESG Exports) operates in the FMCG space, as exporter of BMG's engineering components, consumables and related suppliesRoles, responsibilities and experience:- Responsible for all financial and commercial aspects of the ESG Exports business as well as BMG’s agencies and subsidiaries in Africa (Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia, DRC, Tanzania and Ghana);- Business advisor to the ESG Exports General Manager as well as respective Country managers and directors on all aspects related to the businesses;- Board pack preparation and presentation at board meetings for all entities;- Contract preparation and review;- Preparation and presentation of business plans and turnaround strategies;- Ensuring compliance with Export regulations and documentation requirements;- Review and approve monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations;- Preparation of memorandums and papers for directors and shareholders;- Responsible for internal and external audits, financial statements as well as tax compliance. Show less

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  ADvTECH Group

  Jan 2022 - now

  Finance Development Manager