Olof D.
Senior Accountant
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Olof D. is an accomplished Accountant with over 34 years of experience, holding a BCom degree in Informatics. His career spans various industries, including the agricultural, motor, gaming, hotel, and food sectors. As a Senior Accountant at Rola Toyota Somerset West, Rola Mercedes-Benz, and Rola Cars, he managed yearly budgets, weekly forecasts, daily cash flows, and monthly management reports while ensuring the reconciliation of balance sheets and inter-company accounts. Previously, as a Financial Manager at Overberg Motors and Tsogo Sun Caledon, he oversaw sizable financial departments, implemented financial policies in line with SA GAAP and IFRS, and ensured statutory compliance. Notably, he successfully consolidated the Food & Beverage Company into Tsogo Sun and integrated systems that improved operational efficiency. Throughout his career, Olof has been integral in providing financial advice, liaising with auditors, and implementing internal control systems.
Experience
Senior Accountant
Rola Toyota Somerset West · 2023 — 2024Oversaw Yearly Budgets, Weekly Forecasts, Daily Cash Flows, and Monthly Management Reports for Rola Toyota. Managed reconciliation of all Balance Sheet and Inter Company Accounts.Senior Accountant
Rola Mercedes-Benz & Rola Cars · 2021 — 2023Handled Yearly Budgets, Weekly Forecasts, Daily Cash Flows, and Monthly Management Reports for Rola Cars. Coordinated reconciliation of all Balance Sheet and Inter Company Accounts.Senior Accountant
Rola FCA & Rola Cars · 2020 — 2021Managed key financial activities including Yearly Budgets, Weekly Forecasts, and Daily Cash Flows, along with Monthly Management Reports and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Inter Company Accounts.Senior Accountant
Rola Toyota Somerset West · 2018 — 2020Conducted Yearly Budgets, Weekly Forecasts, Daily Cash Flows, and Monthly Management Reports. Responsible for the reconciliation of all Balance Sheet and Inter Company Accounts.Financial Manager
Overberg Motors (Pty) Ltd · 2012 — 2017Oversaw the Financial department, providing financial advice and ensuring management was informed on achieved or forecasted results. Managed Yearly Budgets, Weekly Forecasts, Daily Cash Flows, and Monthly Management Reports. Formulated and implemented financial policies in compliance with SA GAAP & IFRS.Financial Manager
Tsogo Sun Caledon (Pty) Ltd · 2009 — 2012Directed the Financial department, ensuring timely financial advice to the MD. Managed key areas including Yearly & Quarterly Budgets, Monthly Management Reports, and Yearly Financial Statements while ensuring legal and statutory compliance.Financial Manager
Century Casinos Caledon (Pty) Ltd · 2006 — 2009Led the Financial department, advising the MD on financial results. Managed Yearly Budgets, Monthly Management Reports, and ensured compliance with US GAAP, SA GAAP & IFRS.Senior Accountant
Martyn Strydom & Co · 2004 — 2006Performed auditing and finalized financial statements for clients in business and agriculture. Coordinated staff training and managed statutory returns.Financial / Admin Manager
CAM Motors (Pty) Ltd · 2002 — 2003Managed all departments, overseeing operations and reporting in the Automotive & Petroleum Industry. Handled Yearly Budgets and Monthly Management Reports compliant with SA GAAP.Internal Auditor
CRK Agricultural Limited · 1999 — 2002Conducted internal audits across the company and its branches, developing internal controls and reporting to the Audit Committee. Ensured implementation of audit recommendations.Financial Manager
Rex Motors (Pty) Ltd · 1995 — 1999Oversaw the financial department and information systems for the hotel and restaurant, preparing Monthly Management Reports and Yearly Financial Statements.Audit Clerk
PriceWaterhouseCoopers · 1989 — 1994Performed audits for various clients and was responsible for managing audit engagements. Contributed to the creation of a standardized report for financial statements.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BCom with specialization in Informatics Accounting III & Information Systems IIIUNISA · — — 2004
- Secondary Schooling (Matric)Rob Ferreira High School · — — 1979