Experience

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  Pwc

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2012

  Manager

  • Audit planning & analysis (budget preparation, staff allocation)• Managing the audit team (Up to 12)• Review of junior staff audit work• Performing test of controls (SOX compliance)• Identifying weaknesses in control and developing solutions• Reporting findings to partners, client staff and audit committee• Reviewing and preparing consolidation & annual financial statements• Reconciling audit budgets to actual• Analysis of WIP, debtors and invoicing of client• Preparing detailed budgets for PwC Angola in areas of Human resources• Managing Training Function for PwC Angola• Presenting Training to PwC and Client staff• Employee performance evaluation, feedback & coaching• Detailed budgeting of audits• Software: Aura, My Client, Caseware & MS Office Show less

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  Anglo american

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2016

  Finance manager

  • Accountable for the finance department and all related financial and human resource management aspects, while delivering quality outputs• Management of financial records in accordance with group standards and IFRS • Ensure Bi-annual and annual closure is executed according to group reporting deadlines (JSE & LSE listed entities)• Review and approval of year end reporting packs to be used in Annual Financial Statements• Recharging of shared service /operational costs to other divisions or third parties. Including interpretation of contracts, identifying key drivers, billing, reporting and preparation for audit review• Implementation and Management of outsourced functions (SLA) • Influence and contribute to annual strategic planning and budgeting, as well as strategic, tactical, and operational interventions• Created and headed a cost excellence team, which significantly reduced operating cost of the mine and implemented agreed procedural improvements • Ensure controls are in place and remain effective to allow for accurate and fair reporting and mitigate business risks. Comparing to best practices and identifying possible improvements• Maintain relationship with external / internal auditors and assist in their process• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation• Drive efficient cross functional relationships within the flagship business unit• Co-ordination of the total process of short term and long term budgeting (Financial Planning)• Developing Notes / Memorandums for Board of Directors• Financial analyses of capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations• Statutory report compilation & submission • Adhoc reporting• Lead and mentor staff to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting to end users• Software: SAP, HFM, & MS Office Show less

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  Weir minerals

  May 2016 - Mar 2018

  Corporate financial controller

  • Accountable for quality reporting and record management for 11 countries• Successfully created a shared service centre to integrate the Finance and Treasury functions of regional subsidiaries• Management of financial records in accordance with group standards and IFRS• Ensuring Payroll accuracy, integrity and compliance with legislation• Treasury Management, covering FEC’s and bank account management throughout Africa and the Middle East• Ensure Bi-annual and annual closure is executed according to group reporting deadlines (London Stock Exchange)• Ensure controls are in place and remain effective to allow for accurate and fair reporting and mitigate business risks. Comparing to best practices and identifying possible improvements• Maintain relationship with external / internal auditors and assist in their process• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation• Co-ordination of the total process of short term and long-term budgeting (Financial Planning)• Statutory report compilation & submission Show less

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  Wesizwe platinum limited

  Apr 2018 - now

  Gm finance

  • JSE compliance requirements • JSE half year and full year reporting• Financial Modelling and Life of Mine valuation• Identify and assist in reducing non compliance risk• Engage in commercial negotiations• Assist in reviewing and negotiating SLA’s• Accountable for treasury and forex management• Continuous feasibility studies and financial model testing• Assist in capital fund raising• Ensure compliance with group policies and procedures• Provide support to the core project team as needed• Manage accounting staff and monthly accounting function• Management of financial records in accordance with group standards and IFRS• Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting on the performance of 2 business units• Monthly variance analysis review and reporting• Accountable for the budget and forecast process• Accountable for all aspects of statutory compliance at the company – Tax, Companies Act, etc• Effective cost and cost saving initiatives• Accountable for accurate financial reporting and forecasting• Preparation of EXCO and Board reports Show less