More than 15 years of progressive finance and operations management experience at an executive level in various industries together with a BCOMM Degree, MBA, PHD, and an impressive background in managing multi-faceted organisations with budgeting and finances, capital and human resources improvement, strategic planning, project management and development. Executive Director in Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, HR, possessing highly accomplished, results-driven, meticulous, and reliable, solid leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of employees, management, and external business associates. Demonstrates the ability to proactively work independently, to produce and lead exceptional performance within a team environment and to creatively resolve problems and capitalise on opportunities. Adept multitasker and a true partner to senior executives, employees, auditors, external consultants and is heavily relied upon for valued opinions in key decision-making aspects. Strong research skills in optimising current and efficient cash management team operations. Above average user of Excel, Sage Evolution, Pastel Partner Version 18, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and a quick study of any other relevant software programme with a proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes & systems. Emulates a passion for coaching, mentoring, and motivating leaders, managers, and supervisors to ‘grow people’ to their full potential.