wilma B.
Mid-Level Financial Manager
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Wilma B. is a seasoned financial leader with significant expertise in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. She most recently served as a Financial Manager at EZEE Tile Adhesive Manufacturers, where her strategic initiatives led to a remarkable 73% increase in profitability through enhanced inventory management and production efficiencies. She expertly managed financial reporting across six local and three foreign branches, ensuring compliance with both IFRS standards and the Companies Act 2010, resulting in zero audit qualifications for three consecutive years. Previously, as a Financial Director at Mapei SA, Wilma orchestrated a successful ERP system migration and implemented robust cost accounting strategies, achieving a 10% cost reduction. Her core competencies include advanced ERP systems expertise, strategic controlling, and leadership in dynamic environments, leveraging tools such as SAP BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Wilma holds an Honors Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Management Accounting from the University of South Africa.
Experience
Financial Manager
EZEE TILE ADHESIVE MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD · 2023 — PresentSupervises 8 staff members to assess internal control systems and generate monthly management accounts for 6 local and 3 foreign branches. Reviews Group Performance reports for the Board of Italtile and manages Treasury to ensure sufficient cash flow while forecasting future trends. Spearheads the month-end close process, delivering IFRS-compliant accounts within 5 working days and achieving zero audit qualifications for 3 consecutive years. Handles all statutory submissions including VAT and Tax, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and compliance. Manages the full VAT201 submission cycle for a ZAR 91m+ monthly turnover, implementing reconciliation processes to eliminate late payment penalties, and leads Group Compliance with B-BBEE and EE requirements.Financial Director
Mapei SA · 2017 — 2023Oversaw all financial functions for the South African manufacturing facility, focusing on financial planning, risk management, and compliance with statutory regulations. Provided the board and senior management with financial data and operational metrics while achieving a 10% cost reduction through efficient project cost analyses and cost accounting systems.Finance Manager
RYCO HYDRAULICS (PTY) LTD · 2015 — 2017Managed the distribution operations of imported hydraulic equipment in South Africa while supporting the annual budget process to ensure compliance with board-level KPIs. Acted as the South African liaison for treasury management and statutory reporting.Financial Manager
CONSOL Ltd · 2011 — 2015Identified and captured ZAR 6 million in savings within one month by optimizing bill materials and uncovering unrecorded process recoveries. Achieved a 5% cost reduction through thorough cost analysis using SAP and robust cost accounting practices while managing budgets for multiple cost centers in a large manufacturing setting.Finance and Credit Manager
Marley Pipe Systems · 2008 — 2011Conducted variance analysis on standard costs to find opportunities for enhancing production profitability and implemented strategies to control working capital by increasing inventory turnover and strengthening cash flow through collections initiatives.Administration Manager
Coca-Cola Shanduka Beverages Limited · 2007 — 2008Led the administration department, overseeing various tasks related to creditors, debtors, sales, cash book, load settlements, treasury, stock reconciliations, salaries, wages, and canteen operations. Acted as process owner and team leader for the Crisis Resolution Programme and Incident Management.Financial Manager – Affordable Housing
Nedbank Group Limited · 2003 — 2007Directed general accounting functions and ensured proper operations for accruals at month end while preparing month-end packs for the State Bank of Mauritius.Accountant & Divisional Accountant
Anglovaal Mining Limited · 1998 — 2003Managed ad hoc projects on overall procedures while supervising export sales and general administration for debtors and creditors, utilizing Oracle Financials for project management.Financial Accountant – Consolidations
Nedbank Group LimitedConsolidated balance sheets and income statements for Nedbank Group companies, finalizing year-end reports in compliance with IAS and IFRS standards.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Honors Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Management AccountingUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)