Nerissa Josias

Experience

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  EY

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Senior External Auditor

  Core member of audit team providing external audit and assurance services to listed companies in South Africa.

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  Clicks Group

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2011

  Group Statutory and Reporting Accountant

  To ensure accurate reporting of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, interim and year-end reporting, annual budgets, statutory returns, statutory legislation and that allgroup reporting deadlines are adhered to. Prepare reports for management, expenses, capital usageand cash flows, and assists with the preparation of strategic plans, budgets and financial forecasts.

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  Anheuser-Busch InBev

  Aug 2011 - May 2018

  Member of the leadership team to partner with and support management decision making through financial leadership to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organisation at Newlands Brewery in South Africa. Management of the regional Financial Planning team providing decision support across the business from manufacturing operational teams (brewing, packaging, supply chain) to senior management (general manager/head office) level. This involves focusing on profitability and cost control, managing corporate governance and identifying risks, and delivering enhanced value for the region.

  • Head of Plant Finance

    Feb 2017 - May 2018

  • Manufacturing and Supply Finance Controller

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2017
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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  CFO - Sub Sahara Africa and Nigeria

  Responsible for the financial leadership, strategic direction and financial management within Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health organization for the Sub Sahara Africa and Nigeria cluster.

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  Responsible for the financial leadership, strategic direction and financial management within Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health France / Kenvue organization. Defining the global Engagement strategy and leading the development and implementation of tactics to ensure a thriving, customer centric and agile finance organisation within the Consumer Health sector

  • CFO - France

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Global Finance Comms and Engagement Lead

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
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  Diageo

  Sept 2024 - now

  VP Finance / Finance Director

  Developing and executing the ambition and strategy for the newly formed South, West and Central Africa Region. Leading the full end-to-end regional finance function.