Robert Meyeridricks
Lusaka
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Chartered Accountant with exceptional leadership and management skills. Demonstrated ability to grasp business operations for effective decision-making. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - Current
- Managed a team of 8 finance professionals and streamlined operational efficiency while overseeing contracting, budgeting, order processing and other ad hoc functions
- Managed full financial reporting and accounting function including budget planning, cashflow forecasting, and monthly management accounts production.
- Generated analysis reports showcasing business challenges, feasible risks and profitability prospects
- Demonstrated expertise in handling all aspects of verifying and submitting statutory returns such as VAT,
PAYE, WHT, Provisional Taxes, Income Tax by coordinating with relevant departments. - Manage and supervise yearly Workman's Compensation submissions, along with overseeing statutory audit on an annual basis.
- Managed the preparation of biannual statutory financial statements
Financial Controller
Ndlovu Care Group
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided precise financial insights, data analysis, and monthly management accounts to the CFO for informed decision-making.
- Managed financial operations including budgeting, expenditures, accounting and reporting
- Enhanced effectiveness by implementing rigorous financial controls
- Ensured effective facilitation of both internal and external audits through preparation of audit documentation.
Audit Senior
Baker Tilly Greenwoods
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed audit assignments, ensuring the effective coordination of audit teams and adherence to specified timelines and budgets.
- Reviewed and assessed finance models including budgets, free cash flow methods, price earnings valuations, and capital budgets
- Conducted technical and quality assurance evaluations of audit assignments
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Honors -
University of Stellenbosch
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Complex Problem Solver
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Embrace Challenges
- Superior time management
- Polished communication skills
Accomplishments
- Best Financial Management, 2015, 2016, International Partnership Microbicides
- Highest Scored Manager, 2022, PI Employee Experience Survey
Conferences
- Competition Law - Construction training, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Tax updates workshop, 2021, 2022, 2023
- IFRS updates workshop, 2021, 2023
- Finance forums (Accounting standards updates), IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IAS 16, IAS 37, IAS 1, IFRS 15
- SAICA Ethics in Practice, 3, 2023
Professional organizations
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, Member, 2014 - Present
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, Associate, 2017 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Manager
Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - Current
Financial Controller
Ndlovu Care Group
03.2013 - 05.2017
Audit Senior
Baker Tilly Greenwoods
01.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Accounting Honors -
University of Stellenbosch
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