CAPE TOWN ACCOUNTANT

FD (Financial Director) | CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Galaxy & Co (www.galaxyjewellers.com) South Africa & Namibia, 1998 - 2018

Financial Director

Model Ranch Meat Centres, 1995 - 1998

Financial Manager

Naspers (Nasionale Pers), 1990 – 1995

Financial Manager

MBB, 1989 – 1990

Accountant

Cullinan Industrial Holdings, 1988 – 1989

Accountant

Kolossus, 1984 - 1987

Exceptional financial and technical skills, substantial experience in commercial operations and strategic planning combined with knowledge of the financial and retail environment in Southern-Africa 

Over 32 years of working experience at executive level across retail, manufacturing and financial sectors.

In particular :

• 25 years’ experience in managing teams directly (as CEO and FD) of between 5 and 15 people on a variety of retail projects as well as being responsible for the manifestation of the company culture across the chain of 60 stores and 350 employees

• A financial and commercial background which gives the ability to quickly grasp new developments and assess implications for operational planning

• Superb relationship-building skills enabling team members to focus on tasks even during challenging times

• Exposure to a wide range of business sectors in South-Africa ranging from retail to manufacturing

• Interaction with all four national banks in South-Africa at corporate level as well as private equity companies in Johannesburg to secure working capital and raise funds for several businesses. 

• Extensive experience in dealing with mall owners and centre managers across Southern-Africa

Ethicon7P is a young dynamic company specializing in financial and operational management services. It was specifically started to assist smaller to medium size companies to improve their capabilities which will enable them to achieve sustainable advantage.