I'M
Christo Saayman.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN PRACTICE
OPERATIONAL
95%
FINANCIAL
95%
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
90%
PROBLEM SOLVING
95%
02 Personal
CERTIFICATIONS
University of Pretoria - B. Com Accounting Sciences (2010)
University of South Africa - Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences
University of South Africa - Certificate in Theory of Accountancy (2012)
SAICA Qualifying Examination ITC (Board 1) (2013)
SAICA Qualifying Examination PPE (Board 2) (2014)
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Exceptional performance rating in 2012
Good performance rating in 2013
PERSONAL BUSINESS INVESTMENTS
Color Basics – Investor/Owner
Industry: Large format digital print production
Dec 2019 - Current
Butter – Investor/Owner
Industry: Hospitality
Feb 2020 - Current
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
95%
AFRIKAANS
100%
03 Experience
SEP 2018 - PRESENT
Prosirius
Chief Operating Officer
lys hom hier
MAY 2017 - AUG 2018
Natures Garden
Finance Accounting
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Jan 2017 - APR 2017
Route Quest
Internal Process Administrator
Route Quest is a company with the main goal to provide financing for clients purchasing Route Management trailers and other assets.
This is a 3 month fixed term contract based on specific orders that must be fulfilled. Arrangement that I can end the contract at any time during the 3 month period so I am able to take on the responsibility of a position with immediate effect.
APR 2016 - DEC 2016
Travelling Sabbatical
Travelled for a couple of months. Exploring and experiencing other countries and cultures is something I am passionate about. I felt the time was right to go on an extended travelling journey while I am still young and have the opportunity to do so. Ended the last months in 2016 studying full time towards my CFA exam.
Feb 2015 - MAR 2016
Oakbay Investments
Financial Analyst
Corporate Finance
Supervisor – accountants
Monthly reconciliations
Month-end journals
Complex accounting
Oversee group TAX calculations
Financial Statements
Financial review meetings
Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial modelling - Valuations
TAX consequences
Due Diligence
Restructuring of Companies
FEB 2012 - JAN 2015
Mazars (formerly PKF)
Audit Senior
Auditor - statutory audits
Planning and Risk Assessment
Mergers and Acquisitions
Revenue Recognition
Inventory Valuation
Aggregation and Consolidation
Preparation of TAX computations
Review of TAX computations
IFRS, IFRS 2, IAS 33
Financial Statements
Income TAX act, KING III
Companies Act compliance
Annual financial statements
Annual Reports
Liaison/Client manager
Preperation of audit journals
Training and coaching
Emplementing procedures.
I'M
KARIEN VAN ANTWERPEN.
CA(SA)
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Hi, hello. My name is Karien, a chartered accountant with experience
in corporate finance and accounting. I’m flexible, quick to pick up
challenges and eager to learn. I pay attention to detail and produce
accurate work of a high standard.
