Reneka Dayaljee CA(SA)

Experience

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  KPMG

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2005

  Completed articles towards my Chartered Accountant qualification. Took full responsibility for bookkeeping, payroll and the preparation of annual financial statements for small businesses.

  • Article Clerk

    Jan 2001 - Mar 2005

  • Accountant

    Feb 1998 - Jan 2001
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  Steinoff Furniture Division

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2007

  Financial Manager

  Responsible for the consolidation of the Furniture Division’s monthly and annual results, reconciliation of inter-company accounts across 9 divisions, as well as annual budgeting.

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  ABI Division of South African Breweries

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

  Financial Planner

  Took full responsibility for all financial aspects of the plant including debtors, creditors, cash, stock management, payroll and monthly reporting.

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  Sasfin

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

  Financial Manager

  Prepared the Group consolidated monthly financial results.Oversaw the reconciliation process to ensure that recons were accurate, completed and delivered according to stipulated timelines.Prepared annual budgets and financial statements.Prepared income statements and balance sheets both at an entity and divisional level, for management reporting purposes (EXCO), regulatory (SARB) and statutory reporting (financial statements in terms of IFRS).Ensured compliance with accounting policies and internal control frameworks.Liaised with business unit heads on operational matters.Attended to ad hoc queries/projects queries as assigned by the CFO.Managed and developed employees – improved efficiencies and increased competencies. Show less

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  Transaction Capital

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  Group Financial Manager

  Implementation of a group consolidation model.Provided a supporting role to consolidate and report on Group monthly results, budgets and annual financial results. Prepared annual financial statements. Played a role in the IPO of Transaction Capital in 2011.Planned, organized, and executed all Group financial tasks.Made estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.Completed financial reports, managed the month-end closing process and conducted monthly financial forecast.Provided financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.Managed and monitored metrics, KPI tracking, and reports. Show less

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  SA Taxi Development Finance

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2022

  Achieved business revenue and volume growth expectations for 5 consecutive financial years.Built and maintained solid relationships with leaders in the motor industry.Ensured that the business unit was managed with high compliance standards and that all sales targets were achieved.Prepared, planned, and set budgets within the business unit.Oversaw funding and regulatory audits.Developed and implemented strategies aligned to business strategy and vision.Ensured the implementation of the defined strategy, through the creation and staffing of an organisation and reporting structure that facilitates delegation of authority and accountability with respect to planning, organising, co-ordination and control. Monitored day to day operations and identified ways to improve productivity and controls through the development of people, processes and systems. Ensured that transactions, policies, and procedures met short- and long-term objectives and regulatory body requirements. Established and implemented departmental goals and objectives through department heads. Ensured that all staff roles and responsibilities were clear and that the resources were aligned with business requirements. Ensured that the team delivered high calibre services to the company and enhanced their individual careers within the group. Show less Managed a team approx. 40 staff members and oversaw their overall performance.Implemented cradle to grave optimal claim process.Oversaw all aspects of the inbound call center.Managed policy administration and compiled responses to risk assessments and regulatory queries.Responsible for data integrity, accuracy, completeness and structure.Delivered strategic projects across the motor insurance division.Drove employees to reach clusters goals (performance enablement process).Developed and implemented new initiatives and strategies to improve overall performance of the division.Managed, developed, coached, controlled and motivated employees to develop their skill and to ensure that a high professional standard was achieved.Collaborated with the different senior management across SA Taxi and provided leadership to internal stakeholders regarding best business practices and continuous process improvement. Show less

  • Business Executive Head: Loan Originations

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2022

  • Head Of Operations: SA Taxi Protect Motor Insurance

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Head of Media

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Finance Project Manager

    Jul 2013 - Sept 2013