Accountant/Financial Manager
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
FRANCOIS
SMITH
CONTACT DETAILS
Cell: +27-81-527-****
Email:
*****************@*****.***
Residential Area:
Durbanville, Western Cape,
South Africa
Nationality: South African
Gender: Male
DOB: 07 August 1962
Marital Status: Divorced
Languages:
English and Afrikaans
Health: Excellent
Driver’s License: Code EB
ABOUT ME
I am a self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented, mature, competent and versatile man with vast Financial Management, Accounting and Business Management skills. I have thirty four (34) years experience with proven and notable achievements. I obtained a BTech Cost & Management Accounting at University of Johannesburg. I thrive under pressure and I am able to work as a team as well as independently. I carry with me a positive aura and professional disposition.
SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS
Pastel
Microsoft packages
ACCPAC
VIP
IQ
Motodata
Goalfix
Mapics
Supercalc
Flex Account
SysPro
SAP
PERSONAL SKILLS
Team Player
Self-Motivated
Multi-tasking
Fast Leaner
Detail oriented
Organized
PROFESSIONAl
Data Entry
Morpheous and Eppix
Communication skills
Bookkeeping
Filing
REFERENCES
Mark Fourie
Africa Prepaid Services
Divisional Head
Riaan de Swardt
Information Technology Connections
Managing Director
Don Emslie
Emslie Group (Tamboti Toyota)
Dealer Principal
EDUCATION
Tertiary Qualification
University of Johannesburg
BTech Cost and Management Accounting
Institute of Administration and Commerce
AIAC Cost and Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA (Managerial level)
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants
ICBA
Secondary Qualification
Hoërskool Riebeeck, Randfontein
Matric
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Financial Accountant
(Feb 2014 to Current)
Francois Smith (self-employed)
Duties
Processing of information on Pastel
Monthly management pack
Annual Financial Statements
Vat.
Payroll services
Business valuations and assessments
Submission of VAT and income tax.
Group Accountant/Financial Manager
(June 2009 to May 2013)
Emslie Group
Duties
Prepared complete business plan and viability study of new Ford/Mazda dealership (approved and trading)
Prepared and submitted overdue VAT returns on date and claimed refunds.
Implementation and maintenance new accounting software - Pastel and Motodata
Complete administration and accounting functions of eight close corporations (Toyota, Ford/Mazda, GM, Tyre fitment center, fuel filling stations, used vehicle retailer with farming equipment and property developer.
Prepared monthly management accounts including sales, margin and overhead reports
Produced financial analysis and product costing
Submission of VAT and income tax
Manage audit for annual financial statements.
Financial Manager
(Aug 2007 to May 2009)
Africa Prepaid Services
Duties
Prepare, examine and analyse financial statements IFRS (introduced monthly financial statements – previously only annual)
Develop, maintain and analyse budgets
Examine, evaluate and process loan applications
Oversee cash flow and financial instruments
Recruit staff members and oversee training programmes
Approve and coordinate the approval and the rejection lines of credit for commercial, real estate and personal loans
Prepare financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations and board of directors (negotiated sales tax submission for three years without any penalties or fines)
Establish procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral and securities
Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and outstanding balances.
Majority member Close Corporation
(Sept 1998 - July 2007)
Albatross Motoronderdele
Duties
Stock control ordering and manage
Formulating strategic and long term business plans
Analysing competitors and market trends
Researching factors influencing business performance
Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
Prepare and monitor budgets
Implementation of POS accounting system
Supervise and manage staff
Keep abreast of financial regulations and legislations.
Director Financial and Technical
(Sept 1994 to Aug 1998)
Information Technology Connections (Pty)Ltd
Duties
Financial management including accounting software installation
Technical management responsible for software development and maintenance
Technical customer support
Hardware and software installations
Liaison with attorneys, auditors, customers, service suppliers - bank and software house
Founder member of the company.
Group Finance Manager
(Jan 1989 to Aug 1994)
Anker Data Systems (Pty)Ltd
Duties
Complete administration and accounting functions of eight companies
Monthly management accounts
Annual financial statements
Asset management – stock, debtors and vehicle fleet
Personnel management
Compiling and preparation annual budgets
Costing of paper roll production in factory
Costing imported computer and cash register components – duties and forward cover
Forex – imports and exports.
Senior Supervisor Accounts
(Jan 1981 to Dec 1988)
Randfontein Estates Goldmining Co (Wits) Ltd
Duties
Salaries and wages section
Store departments
Trade accounts, Mine accounts, Management accounts
Internal auditing
Pay office
Costing production
Capex department
Appointed in mine accounts upon completion of training and studies.
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