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Global Financial Services ● Managed the accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for 8 countries (East & Southern Africa) ● Improved reconciliation processes ensuring timely and accurate financial records, addressing month-end & year-end closing processes by preparing accruals, adjusting journal entries, and supporting financial statement preparation. ● Successfully developed and implemented procedures that significantly enhanced the efficiency of the accounts payable process across the 8 countries through automation initiatives. ● Played a crucial role in the successful transition to new financial reporting software, facilitating a seamless changeover (PeopleSoft to SAP Ariba) ● Maintained high standards of compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and tax regulations, supporting audit readiness and operational risk management. ● Provided documentation and analysis for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.

● Developed and implemented financial plans, and budgets, resulting in a 20% increase in company savings. ● Conducted comprehensive financial analyses, providing insights that improved the company's profitability in Q4 2022. ● Advised on tax planning strategies, saving the company tax penalties and legal fines & implemented Etims. ● Prepared accurate financial statements and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements. ● Supported the successful roll-out and implementation of the Odoo Accounting System & POS. ● Developed and integrated a comprehensive payroll register with accounting software to streamline staff payroll management.

● Achieved over 60% cost savings through the implementation of operational efficiency measures, significantly improving the organization’s financial health. ● Ensured the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. ● Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk framework strategy, improving the management and mitigation of financial risks. ● Expedited and streamlined corporate planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic growth. ● Founded and led the overall compliance drive across departments, advising the strategic board on risk management and process realignment. ● Led in product & risk diversification of the company through the formation of 3 subsidiary companies (Pesel, Datagroove & Twopack) ● Oversaw the filing of all requisite taxes for compliance (VAT, PAYE, WHT, FBT, Corporate tax)

● Prepared & presented financial reports, performance metrics, and key financial indicators to senior management, providing insights into the financial health of the organization ● Streamlined financial workflows through process optimization, contributing to increased efficiency. ● Analyzed cost structures and expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to improved financial performance. ● Developed a risk register and strategy for the accounts department, strengthening risk management and mitigation efforts. ● Contributed to the development and monitoring of annual budgets and long-term financial planning, supporting strategic initiatives. ● Ensured timely and accurate filing of tax returns, maintaining compliance with various tax regulations.

● Conducted thorough analysis of marketing and promotional campaigns, providing insights into their effectiveness and helping to drive improved customer engagement and sales. ● Developed and maintained regular reports and dashboards that effectively communicated campaign performance and marketing metrics, supporting strategic decision-making. ● Analyzed and reported on the financial impact of activation projects, aiding in the evaluation of their profitability and effectiveness. ● Actively participated in testing and implementing activation processes that led to the successful roll out of MULA (Ting) digital payment System.