Experience

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  Eskom

  Nov 2002 - Jul 2018

  Oversaw, managed, and provided a strategic comprehensive management accounting service by ensuring management information and reporting processes are timeous, accurate and relevant for all six entities/power stations supported by the Finance Business Centre.• Provided oversight of a short and medium-term financial planning service through analysis and reviewing the budget, forecasting and financial planning process as well as alignment of these processes to the strategic business plan for entities supported by the Finance Business Centre.• Managed resources and the performance of 3 senior advisors (Capital Project advisor, Senior Management Accountant and Project Accounting Manager).• Tracked revenue, expenses, operating and capital budget for six power stations.• Prepared monthly operation summaries, identified budget risks, cost savings, and communicated results to senior technical managers and finance business partners.• Liaised with all financial partners (Centre of Excellence and other Stakeholders) to ensure correct periodic reporting practices and the consistent application thereof.• Represented finance in the governance committees (Investment, Procurement, Safety and Risk committee).• Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.• Performed comprehensive assessments to determine viability and profitability of capital projects proposed by engineering. Show less Manage the short and medium term financial planning for the site finance business centre. Participate and influence the business/functional strategic planning process and ensure alignment with corporate and financial strategies.review all capital investment decisions. Monitor & support the investment decision process. Provide specialist input into financial risk matters and fulfill a governance role in accounting, insurance, procurement and financial information management systems. Manage the functional execution of the ff key areas - financial accounting and compliance, management accounting, project accounting. Manage service level agreements with procurement, supply chain, shared services and residential properties/land management. Show less Prepared budgets, cost assessments and provided monthly, quarterly, half yearly and year end reports. Managed annual operating and capital cash flow of over US$297.88 million. Hired six additional accountants to fill vacancies to ensure optimal productivity while adopting training program to educate personnel on best practices and protocols. Oversaw and managed a team of 10 management accountants and 4 financial accounting staff. Led and managed the financial planning process at site. Oversaw full accounting cycle, including compiling and analysing data, posting and adjusting journal and ledger entries, preparing financial statements, reports and closing books. Built strong rapport with internal customers (engineers, operators, maintenance and all technical managers) to better serve their financial needs and promote good relations with the finance department. Represented finance in the governance committees (Investment, Procurement, Safety and Risk Committee) Liaised with external auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations. Show less Provided on-site project accounting guidance to project managers and engineers as a finance business partner. Compiled and consolidated project information, month end reporting and reconciliations. Supported project managers and engineers with the capital expenditure request process. Ensured project accounting is in accordance with company procedures and financial processes. Maintained the fixed asset register by creating project and asset numbers for new acquisitions, retiring old/sold assets, capitalisation of project costs and project close out on SAP. Assisted project managers and engineers with the capital budgeting and forecasting tool. Supported the implementation of policies and procedures and ensured compliance thereof. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2018

  • Finance Manager

    Mar 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Senior Management Accountant

    Oct 2005 - Feb 2008

  • Project Accountant

    Nov 2002 - Sept 2005
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  Curtin university

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  Graduate student
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  Stanwell corporation limited

  Mar 2021 - now

  Senior commercial accountant - generation

  Responsible for the month end process and ensuring effective compliance and timely completion of the month end accounting process on site.• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports highlighting key performance indicators (KPI’s) and variance analysis.• Reconcile financial discrepancies and resolve issues as they arise, completion of balance sheet reconciliations.• Monitoring and analysing costs to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.• Running cost review meetings with the senior leadership team on site.• Collaborating with department heads to develop and manage budgets.• Preparation of financial forecasts to guide organisational planning.• Providing insights into cost drivers and recommending cost saving measures.• Working closely with various departments to gather financial information and insights.• Collaborating with the broader finance team to achieve organisational goals. Show less