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• Delivered accurate, timely reporting that established benchmarks for departmental performance.
• Established budgetary performance indicators (KPIs) for cross-functional management team members.
• Guided preparation of annual budgets for all business units to maintain fiscal responsibility.

Aligned finance department as key enabler for operational efficiency by developing and implementing operational plans.

• Developed and managed risk registers and mitigation strategies for compliance.
• Maintained regulatory and reporting requirements with all stakeholders.
• Oversaw tax obligations and reporting processes, managing audits for financial and statutory compliance.
• Ensured seamless supply chain management operations to support plant functions.

• Established finance department for Bokpoort, first ACWA POWER plant in South Africa, serving as first employee and manager. Developed systems, country-specific policies, and procedures to align with corporate standards.
• Developed annual budgets and forecasts for strategic planning.
• Managed financial reporting and analysis for operational efficiency.
• Oversaw cash flow management to ensure liquidity for projects.

• Risk Management - Identified and assessed potential risks using risk registers, developed mitigation strategies and contingency plans, and conducted ongoing risk management reviews.
• Developed financial strategies to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Oversaw financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Budgeting and Cost Management - Established financial goals and objectives, allocated resources, managed budgets, and monitored costs for effective financial control.
• Managed budgeting processes to ensure resource allocation aligns with priorities.

• Financial Statement Preparation - Prepared accurate and timely financial statements covering Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting - Supported Finance Manager in preparing and reviewing budget and forecast models, analyzing variances to inform strategic recommendations.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting - Developed financial reports and analysis for management, highlighting trends, risks, and actionable opportunities for improvement.
• Accounts Reconciliation - Reconciled general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Journal Entry Processing - Processed and reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper accounting treatment and classification.
• Audit and Tax Preparation - Assisted the Finance Manager in preparing for internal and external audits. Prepared tax returns while ensuring compliance with tax laws.
• Financial Data Management - Maintained accurate and complete financial data through financial database reconciliations and spreadsheets.
• Payroll Processing - Processed and calculated employee wages, salaries, and deductions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll laws while reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.