Yergeshwen Govender

Curriculum Vitae

PROFILE

» Experienced Chartered Accountant and Financial Executive

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

» Member, ICAEW Membership

» Member, CFA

» FCA, ACCA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I am a highly astute, experienced and qualified Certified Financial Analyst, Chartered Accountant and Finance Executive with 21 years’ experience, leading and managing strategic business units, teams and companies in challenging and diverse environments.

Currently, an Independent Financial Consultant since July this year. Prior to this I was the Financial Accountant / Manager at Bigfoot Express Freight where I served for 15 years.

Previous roles have included being the Accountant at A&A Textiles and Accountant at CEA (Islington UK).

I possess the acumen of a modern-day finance leader having successfully worked alongside chief executives, directors and top executives in strategic decision making, growing organisations and organizational management. I possess expert pedigree in the areas of Accounting, Financial Strategy, Taxation, Auditing, Risk, Governance, Compliance, Financial Reporting, Performance Management and Project Management.

I have a proven success record in steering projects and operations in line with set objectives and goals. A management all-rounder, with versatile management skills coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Position: Independent Financial Consultant

Period: July 2020 to current

Scope of Work Done:

From July to current, I have been doing consulting work in finance and financial roles with clients, some setting up businesses and others looking for economies of scale

Position: Financial Accountant / Manager

Company: Bigfoot Express Freight (Pty) Ltd

Period: 2005 – 2020

Scope of Work Done:

Develop high quality business strategies and plans

Oversee all operations and business activities

To ensure the entire financial department is fully functional

Preparation of monthly and yearly budgets

Analysis of monthly performance to budgets and variances reporting

Processing of the cashbook and reconciliation of the bank statement.

Processing of the creditors and production of the age analysis.

Completion of VAT returns for all group companies

Write up the books for all associate companies.

Check the correctness of PAYE returns.

Point of contact for all communication between banks and receiver of revenue to company.

Completion of all provisional taxes and submission of all income taxes.

Preparation of all documentation and reports for audit purposes.

Preparation and submission of all invoice discounting requirements for the bank as well as reconcile the Company’s debtor book to the bank’s debtor book.

Set collection budget for debtors and monitor progress.

Set and convene debtor meetings.

Prepare and present quarterly financial reports to managers and directors.

Position: Accountant

Company: A & A Textiles

Period: 2003 – 2005

Scope of Work Done:

Preparation of monthly and yearly budgets.

Analysis of monthly performance to budgets and variances reporting.

Preparation of monthly financial reports which include Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Operational cash flow.

Completion of Vat returns for all group companies.

Write up the books for all associate companies.

Check the correctness of PAYE returns.

Point of contact for all communication between banks and receiver of revenue to company.

Completion of all provisional taxes and submission of all income taxes.

Preparation of all documentation and reports for audit purposes.

Set collection budget for debtors and monitor progress.

Position: Accountant

Company: CEA, Islington United Kingdom

Period: 2003 – 2005

Scope of Work Done:

Preparation of monthly and yearly budgets.

Analysis of monthly performance to budgets and variances reporting.

Preparation of monthly financial reports which include Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Operational cash flow.

Completion of VAT returns for all group companies.

Write up the books for all associate companies.

Check the correctness of PAYE returns.

Point of contact for all communication between banks and receiver of revenue to company.

Completion of all provisional taxes and submission of all income taxes.

Preparation of all documentation and reports for audit purposes.

Set collection budget for debtors

Position: Accountant

Company: Worked Various Temp Positions Across the United Kingdom

Period: 2000 - 2003

Position: Trainee Accountant

Company: Desai Jadwat Incorporated

Period: 1999 – 2002

REFERENCES

1.Mrs. Niroshni Naidoo, Human Resources Office, 031-***-****, adru2f@r.postjobfree.com

2.Mr. Rene Reineker, Financial Manager, 083-***-**** / 083-***-****

PERSONAL DETAILS

Unit 11, The Woodlands, 2 Woodlands Close, 4319

Email: adru2f@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 083-***-****

Gender: Male

DOB: 14 June 1977

ID Number: 770-***-**** 08 2

Nationality: South African

Languages: Afrikaans and English

Drivers Licence: Code 08

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Financial Management

Corporate Governance

Auditing and Compliance

Risk Management

Accounting

Taxation

Business & Finance Transformation

Finance Strategy & Product Development

Business Operations Management

Investment Management

P&L and Operations Management

Performance Improvement

Team Building, Motivation & Leadership

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Strategic

Analytical

Innovative

Collaborative

QUALIFICATIONS

2020 Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)

2019 Associate Chartered Accountant

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales

2010 Certified Chartered Accountant

ACCA (Association of Chartered Accountants)

2000 MBA in Finance

University of KwaZulu Natal

1998 BCom Accounting

University of KwaZulu Natal

1994 Matriculated

Lincoln Heights Secondary School

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