(main points, not exhaustive) * Successful implementation of SAP financial modules - This allowed integrated financial information, controls and monitoring, and reporting * Implementation of reporting system - a system that primarily used a MS Excel frontend so that the Finance department could own and maintain it without the need for IT involvement. It was low cost and speeded up monthly reporting and accuracy. * Successful management of vendor relationships, payments and 3rd party financing during financial distress at EVRAZ Highveld Steel - This ensured business continuity and sustained cash flow for the company. * Implemented an IT Budget Control System - this actively monitored operational spend and programmatically prevented overspend to budget without approval from management (EVRAZ Highveld) * Improved month-end and the reporting process at EVRAZ Stratcor - Month-end close times were reduced, accuracy and quality of reporting improved to executive management. * Cost savings achieved at both EVRAZ Highveld Steel and EVRAZ Stratcor, very notably in insurance costs and auditing/tax, compliance costs and raw material cost resulting in a reduction of 20% in final product cost per unit. * Bring manufacturing operation up from idle state to production state under a successful tolling agreement - EVRAZ Stratcor / US Vanadium LLC * Built up customer base (recaptured market share) after production ramp up. * Managed and concluded a successful stock sale of the company (EVRAZ Stratcor) to buyer (US Vanadium LLC). * Managed company through employee furloughs and poor market conditions (market price of product dropped 80% in a single year). Qualifications 1. BCompt (3-year bachelor's degree in Accounting Science) - University of South Africa (equivalent to US Bachelor of Science, Accounting ) 2. National diploma in Information Technology (3-year national diploma) - Technikon South Africa (equivalent to US Associates Degree in Information Technology ) 3. Member of the Chartered institute of Management Accountants (UK) - CIMA (ACMA CGMA) (equivalent to US Master of Business Administration, Finance ) * All qualifications have been evaluated for the US by Validential (https://validential.com/) 1. BCompt (3-year bachelor's degree in Accounting Science) - University of South Africa (equivalent to US Bachelor of Science, Accounting ) 2. National diploma in Information Technology (3-year national diploma) - Technikon South Africa (equivalent to US Associates Degree in Information Technology ) 3. Member of the Chartered institute of Management Accountants (UK) - CIMA (ACMA CGMA) (equivalent to US Master of Business Administration, Finance ) * All qualifications have been evaluated for the US by Validential (https://validential.com/) of duties & responsibilities * Business lead on the financial modules' implementation team * Financial lead and design support on the implementation of materials management, production and planned maintenance modules. * Implementation of new stock valuation and costing models (change from standard costing to actual through costing) * Trained as SAP module Super User on the Controlling module 1.3. Manager, Management Accounting and Reporting Duration : 5 years Summary of duties & responsibilities * Management and development of the Management Accounting Team (between 5 and 9 individuals) in terms of training, KPI's and appraisals. * Maintenance of internal financial controls * Year-end and half-year audits (Ernst & Young) * Month-end and year-end procedures * Reporting of monthly results to executive management * Bi - annual stock counts and inventory record / systems maintenance * Management and co-ordination of the annual budget process * Management of monthly forecasting and planning process * Design, development and implementation of financial models (e.g. forecasting models) * Financial analysis of capital investment projects (i.e. NPV, payback based on discounted cash flows) * Responsible for the maintenance and administration of the budget control system * Analysis of actual performance against budget, forecast and plan * Co-ordination and review of reporting packs to Head Office (PRM, other presentations) * Development of reporting systems and continuous development and improvement of financial / integrated reports * Responsible for the database administration of the current management reporting system and SAP financial controlling module * Profitability analysis and product costing * What-if and scenario analysis * Preparation and review of reporting of the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee * Responsible for 6S in area of responsibility (lean / continuous improvement) 1.4. Deputy Chief Financial Officer Duration : 6 months * Management and financial reporting (IFRS) * Management of working capital / cash flow management * Management of the finance team (25+ individuals) * Financial information systems management * Forecasting / budgeting and strategic planning management * Liaising with external stakeholders (vendors, financial institutions, shareholders, legal counsel, etc.) * Reporting to shareholders (PRM, etc.) of duties & responsibilities * Management and development of the Management Accounting Team (between 5 and 9 individuals) in terms of training, KPI's and appraisals. * Maintenance of internal financial controls * Year-end and half-year audits (Ernst & Young) * Month-end and year-end procedures * Reporting of monthly results to executive management * Bi - annual stock counts and inventory record / systems maintenance * Management and co-ordination of the annual budget process * Management of monthly forecasting and planning process * Design, development and implementation of financial models (e.g. forecasting models) * Financial analysis of capital investment projects (i.e. NPV, payback based on discounted cash flows) * Responsible for the maintenance and administration of the budget control system * Analysis of actual performance against budget, forecast and plan * Co-ordination and review of reporting packs to Head Office (PRM, other presentations) * Development of reporting systems and continuous development and improvement of financial / integrated reports * Responsible for the database administration of the current management reporting system and SAP financial controlling module * Profitability analysis and product costing * What-if and scenario analysis * Preparation and review of reporting of the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee * Responsible for 6S in area of responsibility (lean / continuous improvement) 1.4. Deputy Chief Financial Officer Duration : 6 months * Management and financial reporting (IFRS) * Management of working capital / cash flow management * Management of the finance team (25+ individuals) * Financial information systems management * Forecasting / budgeting and strategic planning management * Liaising with external stakeholders (vendors, financial institutions, shareholders, legal counsel, etc.) * Reporting to shareholders (PRM, etc.) of duties & responsibilities * Management of the financial function at the company * Support the Chief Executive Officer in company operations * Working capital management, cash flow and treasury management * Management and development of the finance team (4 individuals) * Strategic planning and analysis * Risk Management (Insurance, internal controls, policies and procedures) * Managed annual financial audits * Reporting to all tiers of the company and shareholder executive management * Management of company taxation in terms of tax returns and tax reporting (currently work with KPMG for tax services) 2.2. President and Chief Executive Officer

Highlights:

• Financial
• Financial Industry
• Insurance
• Internal Controls
• KPMG
• Management
• Planning
• Policies and Procedures
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning