Holds an MBA from Rhodes University and is registered as a professional accountant at SAIBA (South African Institute for Business Accountants) and SAIT (South Institute of Tax Practitioners), with extensive knowledge and experience in general, operations, cost accounting, financial management, and human resources; spanning 44 years in an accounting and manufacturing environment and 5 years in property management. Excelling at initiating business strategy as well as implementing strategic goals and company deliverables with a focus on turnaround strategies. Widely experienced in providing a full range of accounting and reporting functions, including the preparation of annual budgets and controls, monthly management accounts and operational reports, cash flow requirements and projections, annual financial statements, processing income tax returns, costing structures and rates, and researching and presenting complex business plans and feasibility studies as required. Proficient in both English and Afrikaans.