Abraham C Louw

Experience

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  Wintec

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  Systems Accountant

  Manage the Financial and management accounting information systems as well as adhoc projects.Design and implementation of ValuMax (Activity Based Costing) program.

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  Agora International Consulting Limited

  Feb 2010 - now

  CEO

  I am a senior qualified commercial and accounting professional with more than 20 years of successful experience in general management, commercial, financial and cost accounting.

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  Tetra Pak Engineering

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  CFO (Contract)

  Tetra Pak CPS (NZ) is construction and project management company, building milk dryers. Average project is size $25 - $130million. I managed the entire accounting function, financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, accounts, reporting and tax during the SAP implementation. The company operated internationally with projects in the USA, China and New Zealand. All projects were monitored in detail and control was against budget with orders above $10000 having to be approved by the general manager, operations manager or myself. I had unlimited signing powers to approve orders. All extras and costs exceeding the budget have to be approved before the actual expenditure was incurred with reasons why the budget will be exceeded.Monthly duties:• Monthly and quarterly reporting to The Netherlands and Switzerland.• Preparation of monthly accounts and management reports with commentary on performance• P&L analysis • Tax returns • Representing Finance at monthly management meetings and presenting on performance• Working closely with various senior stakeholders across the business Show less

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  Revera IT Ltd

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  Contract Cost Accountant

  I have analysed Revera, designed, written and implemented a complete ABC costing system enabling Revera to determine the cost and profitability for all their services provided.

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  Eduhub

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  Finance Advisor

  I have helped setting the company up, company registration, bank accounts and all tax requirements.I have done a strategic plan, SWOT analysis and budget for the company. I am responsible for all general accounting matters and monthly reporting. I am also doing cash flow forecasting and help with business advice on projects.

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  WEL Networks

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Contractor

  Create assets register from assets database for calculation for government reporting.

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  Progressive Enterprises

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Costing systems contractor

  I have analyse, design, write and implement an Activity Based Costing system at Progressive Enterprises CRM Meat Facility. The ABC costing system provide BI with the cost per SKU as well as the monitoring of the entire facility for utilization, productivity and efficiency, enabling CRM to explain variances and to make informed decisions. The system are also used to do forecasting for plant utilization, resource needs and planning. Contract completed end July 2014

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  CSR Limited Viridian Glass

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Contract Cost Accountant

  Scope: Development of tools to improve ongoing assessment of product, customer and branch profitability. Developed an ABC costing system for 6 Factories which provide data and analysis to assist the business to simplify its product pricing and range. The system provide production cost analysis BOA, BOM and profitability per product and customer.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnalysis Develop cost models that utilise this system information to track and report product, plant, customer and branch costs, margins and profitability. Report on business breakeven points. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies. Develop variance analysis and report on cause and effect. Interpret data and communicate performance to Finance and Sales.Pricing Using cost data, review and recommend areas the business should optimise product pricing and range. Review customer profitability and assist the business to make decisions on customer discounts, incentives and sales targets.Tools Develop tools and ‘dashboard’ formats for KPI tracking across Sales, Production and Finance. Work in conjunction with IT to implement or update critical data back into the order entry system that assists the business to accurately track KPI’s in the future.Stock Review stock and assist Finance to report on stock utilisation and obsolescence.Other Assist the business with information for budgets, forecasts and spend proposals. Work on ad-hoc projects and analysis as the business may require from time to time. Show less

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  New Zealand Quality Water (NZQW)

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Financial Controller Contract

  Full Financial responsibility, costing for all products, Cash Flow management and forecasting, budgeting.

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  Frucor Suntory

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Cash Management Analyst

  Review and understand physical flow of inventory and payable s, trace to SAP transactions that represent these commitments.Recommend process changes to ensure at least 5 months forward visibility, weekly time bucket of both the quantity and value of these commitments and assets/expenses they represent.

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  Huhtamaki

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Costing Manager

  Defining and stabilising the Folded Carton Item set-upimplement/improve the FC item set-up process (define roles & responsibilities)working through existing items & making sure those are correctedand ones this is completed define tool & process for FC sales price quoting

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  Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Commercial Manager

  The Commercial Manager is responsible for managing and controlling all the accounting and administrative functions for the Tokoroa Plymill site.I am a key member of the site lead team and will provide accurate and timely financial information and analysis to enable quality decision making and will make recommendations to improve operating efficiency and EBITDA. The role also provides financial coaching and mentoring for other site lead team members. In addition of provision and interpretation of financial information, I actively contribute to problem solving, decision making, and change management processes. The Commercial Manager take a leadership role in developing and maintaining a robust Performance Improvement Program. Show less

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  Oji Fibre Solutions

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Commercial Advisor

  The Commercial Manager is responsible for managing and controlling all the accounting functions. Providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to enable quality decision making and make recommendations to improve operating efficiency and EBITDA.

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  Suntory Coffee

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Contract Specialist Costing system and budgeting

  Develop a costing system for the new coffee plant as well as budgeting for 2019.

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  G5 Compliance

  Mar 2020 - now

  Financial Director

  Provide full financial services & advice.

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  McAlpine Hussmann Ltd

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Developer Costing system

  Scope of Contract: Full visibility of production cost (Bill of Activity), Bill Of Material as well as the ability to use the system for budgeting and what if simulations.

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  Quantum Pacific Limited

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Contract Specialist

  Develop Costing system for ABEL ERP system.

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  NIGN

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2023

  General Manager Finance

  General manager finance. ABC costing system.