Travers Cape，南非豪登省约翰内斯堡的金融专家
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Finance Expert

Location
约翰内斯堡，豪登省，南非
Toptal Member Since
April 28, 2022

Travers is a chartered accountant who has a 16-year career of work in senior financial positions across retail, engineering, 以及安永(EY)等公司的创业行业, Babcock, Massmart, and Nu-World. His last role was that of a CFO at a Johannesburg retail listed company with a turnover of $250 million. Travers enjoys freelancing as it provides him with the opportunity to work across a variety of industries and challenging projects, 包括财务建模和部分CFO角色.

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Career Highlights

CFO
Nu-World Holdings Ltd
高级财务经理:共享服务中心
Massmart Limited
总经理:财务
巴布科克国际集团

Education Highlights

Master’s Degree
斯特拉斯克莱德大学
Honors Bachelor Degree
约翰内斯堡大学

Certification Highlights

Chartered Accountant
苏格兰特许会计师协会(ICAS)
Chartered Accountant
南非特许会计师协会(SAICA)

Case Studies

Work Experience

Director

2018 - PRESENT
Freelance
  • Co-authored the article Combined Assurance: Is Your Organization Adequately Assured?, published on bbrief.co.za, and The Single Most Important Article For Websites in 2019, posted on njin.co.za.
  • 为零售公司定义财务kpi, which included determining the formulas and chart of accounts used and resulted in a growth of 10% in most of the KPIs.
  • Developed a transfer pricing policy for a global shipping company with offices in South Africa. The approach allowed the company to continue trading in South Africa with revenues in excess of $50 million.
  • Raised $5 million as the fractional CFO of a renewable energy business in South Africa, 建立治理和相关的财务流程, 并协助确定以增长机会为重点的战略.
  • 曾是南非一家医用大麻企业的创始人. Developed the business plan and financial model, currently in the process of raising funds.
  • 作为一名兼职首席财务官指导一家建筑公司的财务团队, 监督财务部门效率的提高. Implemented financial processes that allowed them to win a project worth $20 million in 2019.
  • 为多个企业制定商业计划, 包括财务报表, scenario forecasting, 风险分析开发.
  • Created a budgeting model using a driver-based model for a listed Swedish company. This model was integrated into a budgeting tool and implemented across 100 regions.
  • 领导FP的概念和详细设计以及迭代构建阶段&一个大公司的EPM.
Focus areas: Fundraising, Startups, Finance, Financials, Transfer Pricing, Reporting, Accounting, Cash Flow, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)，商业模式，收入 & Expense Projections, CFO, Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, 私人公司估值, Fractional CFO, Valuation, Valuation Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Three-statement建模, RiskMetrics, Pitch Decks, Pitch Deck Consultant, Cash Flow Management, Growth Strategy

控制器|制造

2022 - 2023
Vaagen Timbers
  • Developed management accounts with an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. 管理账目包括一组图表和其他财务分析.
  • 每月向创始人和管理层汇报财务信息.
  • 准备债务契约报告，作为与银行谈判的一部分.
Focus areas: Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Financing, Accounting, Controller, QuickBooks Online, Manufacturing, Policies & 程序合规性，现金流，资本支出预算 & 库存管理，美国公认会计准则，财务规划 & Analysis (FP&A)， CFO，内部财务报告

管制员|医用大麻药房

2022 - 2022
Kaleafa Inc.
  • Reconciled the distribution accounts from 2020, considering the various partners and agreements.
  • 协调后台分配流程，制定流程流程.
  • 通过实施某些程序改善了控制环境, 如月尾闭关, 完善月末清单, 开发工艺流程.
Focus areas: Controller, Accounting, CPA, Controllership, Sage, Sage Intacct, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Revenue & 费用预测，预测，内部财务报告

CFO

2021 - 2022
Nu-World Holdings Ltd
  • 在销售部门实施新流程, 销售发票与交货证明一起扫描. 这减少了纸张的使用，并腾出了250米的仓库空间, 每年节省100万美元的租赁费用.
  • 为执行委员会制作每日财务报告, 它提供了一个更新的业务仪表板，并增加了5%的收入.
  • Corrected the impairment model, which increased the bottom line by $3 million.
  • Responded and cleared accounting and listing requirements queries from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
  • Developed and filed the annual and integrated report for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Further, ensured all respective filings for reports and other announcements were correctly completed on time.
Focus areas: FX, Cash Flow, Reporting, Corporate Governance, Board of Directors, Inventory Management, Lease Accounting, Taxation, Debtor & Creditor Management, Financials, Cash Management, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)，商业模式，收入 & Expense Projections, CFO, Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Valuation Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Modeling, Three-statement建模, RiskMetrics, Cash Flow Management, Pricing, 内部财务报告

高级财务经理:共享服务中心

2020 - 2020
Massmart Limited
  • Improved the control environment in debtor and creditor management and reduced provisions by $20 million.
  • Developed and implemented processes in the debtor and creditor functions which passed internal, external, and SOX audits. 这包括为所有功能开发RACM.
  • 识别和清除总分类账中不一致的项目, leading to reconciled accounts for the first time in five years and an improvement in profit of $2 million.
  • Led a team of 20 direct and over 300 indirect reports in the Shared Services Center across regions and introduced efficiencies within the teams by re-organizing work and processes to best suit the team.
  • Mentored two staff members who progressed in the business and excelled in their new roles.
Focus areas: Payroll & 福利，退税计划，债务人 & Creditor Management, Accounting, SOX Compliance, Controller, Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Financial Reporting, RiskMetrics, Cash Flow Management, 内部财务报告

总经理:财务

2011 - 2018
巴布科克国际集团
  • 从30名雇员中选出25名,000 employees of Babcock International to attend an MBA at the 斯特拉斯克莱德大学.
  • 聘请SAP薪资专家实施SAP薪资, which improved payroll processes and efficiency and reduced processing times by two business days.
  • 合并了一项收购，包括对业务进行估值, finalizing the legalese, 并确定正确的会计处理方法. 这次合并增加了2000万美元的收入.
  • 为巴布科克的汽车融资部门筹集了5000万美元.
  • Led the Treasury, Taxation, and Statutory functions across the 15 divisions within Babcock Africa for six years.
  • Established processes and policies across the financial functions of Babcock Africa, 改善会计和财务部门的低效率. 为复杂的会计问题制定会计备忘录.
  • Established the accounting function for the educational and vehicle financing division by developing processes and policies.
  • 为可能收购的公司建立详细的财务模型. 这包括确定财务估值和敏感性分析. This resulted in raising funding for Babcock and the acquisition of identified companies.
  • Developed business plans for possible businesses and ventures identified within the company, 是什么导致了一家价值1000万美元的公司的诞生.
  • 编制巴布科克非洲战略计划, 其中包括1亿美元的所有增长机会. Implemented a review process where the progress against this strategic plan was reported.
Focus areas: Payroll & Benefits, Taxation, Cash Management, Cash Flow, Corporate Governance, Accounting, Finance, Reporting, Business Development, Strategy, Financing, Financials, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)融资、商业模式、收入 & Expense Projections, Controller, Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, 私人公司估值, Valuation, Valuation Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Three-statement建模, RiskMetrics, Pitch Decks, Cash Flow Management, Pricing, 内部财务报告

Audit Manager

2005 - 2011
EY
  • Led a project at the third-largest gold mining entity globally to list a $300 million bond on the London Stock Exchange.
  • Conducted the pre-study at a potential client that led to a $2 million project, which assisted a parastatal in identifying its assets and improving its descriptions in the asset register.
  • Managed the rationalization of entities project at a global gold mining entity, 减少了200万美元的成本.
  • 领导对南非上市和中型实体的审计工作五年, 其中包括收入10亿美元的实体.
  • Led a project team, of 25 members, at a parastatal to identify its assets and correct descriptions in the asset register.
  • 负责一家美国上市公司的审计工作, reviewed the SEC filings, 并回答SEC向该公司提出的任何问题.
Focus areas: Auditing, Audits, SOX Compliance, Management, Consulting, Financial Ratios, Tax Research & 规划、固定资产管理、并购 & Acquisitions (M&A)
2015 - 2017

工商管理硕士(MBA)

斯特拉斯克莱德大学-格拉斯哥，苏格兰

2001 - 2004

会计学士学位

约翰内斯堡大学-约翰内斯堡，南非

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

Chartered Accountant

苏格兰特许会计师协会(ICAS)

APRIL 2008 - PRESENT

Chartered Accountant

南非特许会计师协会(SAICA)

Finance

Accounting, Taxation, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow, Lease Accounting, Debtor & Creditor Management, Cash Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Fundraising, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)， DCF估值，收入 & Expense Projections, Controller, CFO, 私人公司估值, Valuation, Valuation Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Three-statement建模, RiskMetrics, Pricing, 内部财务报告, CPA

Output Software

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word

Data & Analysis Software

QuickBooks Online

Other

Strategy, Scenario Analysis, Xero, Pastel, FX, Reporting, Corporate Governance, Board of Directors, Financials, Payroll & Benefits, Finance, Business Development, SOX Compliance, Management, Models, Investor Presentations, IFRS 16, Goodwill Impairment, Business Models, Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, Pitch Decks, Pitch Deck Consultant, Cash Flow Management, Audits, Finance Reports, Excel 365, Interim CFO, Auditing, Inventory Management, Consulting, Startups, Transfer Pricing, Growth Strategy, IFRS Financial Reporting, Rebate Programs, Fractional CFO, Tax Research & Planning, Fixed Asset Management, Controllership, Sage, Sage Intacct, Financing, Manufacturing, Policies & 程序合规性，资本支出预算 & 库存管理，美国公认会计准则，Sage 50

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