Resume Accountant in England London

I am a strategic, results-driven CFO and Finance & Operations Leader with over 30 years of executive-level experience across financial management, business operations, governance, and organisational leadership in international NGOs, international and national construction, facilities management, healthcare, education, consulting, and banking-related environments. I specialise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimisation, risk management, compliance (IFRS, GAAP, Companies Act), and operational turnaround. I have a proven track record of increasing profitability by up to 40%, reducing debtor ageing from 180+ days to 30 days, and delivering clean audits. I am a confident leader with strong stakeholder engagement, board reporting, and team mentorship capabilities, and I add value by aligning finance, operations, and strategy to sustainable business growth.

 Master of Business Leadership (MBL) – University of South Africa (1997-2004)  Bachelor of Technology Honours in Accountancy – University of Zimbabwe (1988-1992)  Certified Technical Financial Accountant – South Africa (1989-1990)  Associate Member – Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA) (1996-1999)

 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Leadership Accounting & financial management  Financial Strategy & Business Planning  Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis  Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimisation  IFRS, GAAP & Companies Act Compliance  Audit Readiness & Governance  Accounts Payable & Receivable Management  Risk Management & Internal Controls  Operational & Performance Management  Stakeholder, Board & Donor Engagement  Company Secretarial & CIPC Compliance  Team Leadership & Executive Mentorship

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 ERP Systems: JD Edwards, Sun Systems, QuickBooks  Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint  Financial Modelling & Reporting