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CURRICULUM VITAE OF RIDWAAN ANDREWS
Personal Details
Name and Surname
Ridwaan Andrews
Race and Gender Coloured Male
Citizenship South African
ID Number
7605045278081
Languages English and Afrikaans spoken fluently, written and read
Drivers Licence Yes
Criminal Record/ITC/FRAUD Clear
Marital Status Married
Dependents 3
Contact Number 084 606 4410
Email address andrews.ridwaan@gmail.com
Address: 93 Monte Vista Boulevard, Monte Vista, 7460
Current Position Financial Accountant, Payroll and HR Manager
Current Employer Hospiserve
Salary Details Current
Expectatio
n
To be discussed
QUALIFICATONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Year Institute Achievement
18th
March 2009
Debtsource Training Academy
(A Credit Management Co.)
Certificate of Achievement:
Credit Applications and Limit decision with Case Studies;
Credit Limits and Stop Supply rules – What they can do
for your business; Why your Sales Department hates you;
The 5 most common mistakes in Credit Departments
27th
October
2008
Dynamix Learning Solutions Certificate: EXCEL 3: LEVEL 3
17th
September
2008
Debtsource
(A Credit Management Co.)
Certificate of Achievement:
Interpretation of Financial Statements;
Extending Credit in tough Economic Times and
Understanding Credit Insurance
20th
July 2005 Medical Education Centre cc Certificate: Basic Fire Fighting Training
1st
February 2006 Softline VIP Certificate: Skills Workshop in Softline VIP
18th
August 2005 Bytes Technology Group Certificate: Microsoft Excel 2000 Level 2
30th
October 2001 Damelin Management School Higher Certificate: Practical Accounting
September 2001 The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Practical Bookkeeping and Accounting
December 1995 Beacon Hill High Grade 12
ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Certificate - First for Service Management Training
Certificate – Kerma Staff Training
Certificate – SARS 3 day workshop
Certificate – VIP Payroll
Certificate – Provident Fund Data 1
Skilled, talented and experienced Financial Manager, Cost Accountant, Payroll Manager, Accountant and National
Credit Manager/Risk Manager and HR Administrator. This has brought to the fore my analytical side, accuracy,
deadline driven, and a Company's requirements as a full Business unit.
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Strengths: reconciliations, turning debt into cash. Implementing policies and ensuring the compliance thereof. Adjust
to any environment, hardworking, & passionate about what I do. Methodical, focused with strong Management Skills.
KEY SKILLS
 Strong Communication and negotiation skills.
 Senior Staff Management.
 Analytical and forecasting skills.
 Payroll Management (VIP)
 Attention to detail and always meeting deadlines.
 Problem Solving Skills.
 Strong Logistical and Stock Control Skills.
 Internal Auditing and Report Writing.
 Assisting all External Auditing.
 Full Senior Accounting and Senior Bookkeeping Function.
 Financial Statement Preparation and Consolidation.
 Financial Analysis and Reporting.
 Compliance to Accounting Standards (IFRS).
 Excellent ability to turn debt into cash in the Bank.
 Compliance to Regulations and Legislation.
 Develop/Implement Financial Policies and Procedures.
 Internal Controls Development & Maintenance.
 Company Taxation.
 Risk Assessment.
 Trustworthy
 Dependable / Reliable / Responsible
 Confident / Assertive / Self Assured
 Positive / Self Motivated
 Willing to take on new challenges
 Ability to analyse and identify solutions
 Focused on best business practices and ethics
 Handle conflict management
 Treat all information with utmost confidentiality
 Proactive problem solving abilities - use initiative
 Highest level of integrity
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 Ability to communicate at an executive level
 Good time management skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Windows 7 with MS Office 2010
 MS Excel Advanced (Excel 3)
 Quatro 6 & 8
 Pastel Partner
 Pastel Premier
 VIP Payroll System
 ACCPAC
 Corplin Staff Management Program
 Accountmate
 Ohio MS Dos
 X-alt
 Citrix Accounting package
 Internet Banking

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dates Employer Position
July 2014-current (Contract)
Hospiserve/Infocare Financial Accountant
(including Payroll and HR Manager)
Responsibilities:
Overview of duties:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and
procedures. Supports the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and
reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation.
Maintains complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities and ensures the accuracy
and integrity of financial information.
Knowledge and Skills:
Computer Literacy (high level)
Organisational Structures
Financial Policies and Procedures
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Financial and HR Systems
Principles and Practice of financial accounting
Tools and techniques for accounting and reporting
Competencies:
Accuracy & Detail orientation
Planning & Organizing
Pro-activity & Initiative
Problem solving
Punctuality
Interpersonal relationships
Teamwork
Customer orientation
Self management & meeting deadlines
All this is done for Namibia as well
Duties:
• Payments/Receipts
 Verify supporting documents for validity, accuracy and completeness and capture payments/receipts in the
Accounting System.
 Ensure payments are valid, correctly classified and supported by appropriate source documentation.
 Mange the issuing, recording, reconciliation, safeguarding and accounting of petty cash.
• Creditors/Debtors
 Verify and approve information prior to capturing on the system.
 Capture and maintain information on the accounting system.
 Monies due/payable are correct, authorized and collected/paid timeously and irrecoverable amounts are
written-off.
• General Ledger
 Perform and manage General Ledger Reconciliations (including Bank, Debtors/Creditors and other Control
Accounts)
• Payroll Management
 All HR Administrative duties were included in this
 Broad knowledge of Payroll as a discipline
 In-depth knowledge of statutory returns principles
 In-depth knowledge of financial procedures and processes
 Report writing.
Purpose of the job is to manage the pay administration function, to affect payroll runs within company policy and
standards as well as regulatory rules and to perform accountant functions with regards to pay requirements and for
allocated Departments
 Managed payroll management function
 Performed valid and accurate pay administration management and pay data quality assurance
 Ensured pay runs and leave accruals are affected as per the company procedure
 Complete statutory returns (e.g. EMP201, WCA, STATS)
 Compile IRP5 reconciliation and submit to SARS
 Reviewed payroll general ledger accounts
 Completed interface posting between HR and Finance and review general ledger accounts
 Completed payment requisitions, release payments
 Ensured compliance to all legislation relating to payroll matters
 Resolved VIP HR queries
 Compiled ad hoc reports as needed
• Month End and Year Closure

May 2012 till June 2014
Mantella IT General Manager
Responsibilities:
Overview of duties:
Organise the storage and distribution of goods.
Essentially I need to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
Involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.
Understand the whole supply chain so I can co-ordinate it effectively and liaise with suppliers of raw materials,
manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
IT plays a big part in the role as IT systems and electronic communication methods are used to keep track of stock
levels, delivery times, transport costs and performance evaluation.
Aware of external influences such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures. Always required to consider
how business development can fit with sustainability.
 Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods;
 Coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems;
 Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand;
 Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs;
 Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers;
 Developing business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
 Implementing health and safety procedures;
 Managing staff training issues;
 Motivating other members of the team;
 Project management;
 Setting objectives.
 Planning vehicle routes.
Reason for leaving: Seeking a position to further my career in Accounting and Finances.

July 2008 – February 2012
Datanet Infrastructure
(Part of Pinnacle Africa)
Group Debtors/National Credit Manager
including Risk Management, Payroll Manager
Responsibilities:
(Promoted to Branch Administrator then Regional Accountant (however always remained National Credit Manager)
 Control all regional branches.
 Oversee financial accounting, management accounting, asset management, inventory management,
 Supply chain management and treasury functions, stock management, submitting of tenders & purchases.
 Involved in company’s budgetary and costing processes.
 Responsible for annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly reporting to the Audit Committee, Board, Exco and H/O.
 Responsible for the preparation and reporting on monthly management accounts.
 Responsible for the preparation of Annual Financial Statements in accordance with the standards of IFRS.
 Manage a team nationally of 11 people.
 Manage all disciplines of Group Debt.
 Responsible for the collection of Group debt, processing data accurately and conversion of debt into cash.
 Prepare and maintain an accurate system of reporting to Directors.
 Build relationship to main strong channels of communication between the Company and the Debtors.
 Liaise in a professional manner with other Departments within the Group, ensuring that the accounts operate
at optimum credit limits.
 Handling problematic Debtors for collection with Attorneys.
 Develop and implement appropriate Debtors management policies and strategies.
 Review and formulate efficient department structure aligned to applicable regulatory frameworks.
 Liaison with internal and external audits.
 Pro-actively intervene on old/large debtors accounts.
 Provide input into budgetary processes. Provide input into business plans.
 Make recommendations for debt write offs and provisions.
 Participate in the recruitment of staff. Monitor department KPIs. Counselling on staff to keep them motivated.
 Ensure that the Business Account Portfolio targets are met and exceeded through the effective management of
customer relationships and accounts.
 Keep abreast of the latest developments regarding new and existing businesses.
 Authorise journals.
 Implement strict requirements regarding Payroll and the running of it to ensure accuracy and that no fraud can
go unnoticed.
 HR Administration – ensuring all new packs are compiled correctly
 Plan daily and monthly activities in order to achieve key delivery targets for the department.
 Prepare final list of debtors for handover to Debt collection Agencies. Prepare all documentation required by
Attorneys.
 Liaise with internal legal department and DCA’s on any developments on the handed over accounts.
 Signing off settlement offers and approving any instalments on promise to pay accounts.
 Client visits in view of settlement of accounts.
 Ensure all payments received are captured onto Customer accounts and trade deductions are accurate and in
accordance with agreed trading terms.
 Have weekly update meetings on the status of accounts with the Credit Controllers on aspects such as arrears,
legal matters, credit balances and unpaid cheques.
 Debtors Book value R100 million and Debtors amount to 1200.
 Approve credit checked new accounts. Set and review credit limits.
 Submission of weekly management packages for Directors meetings.
 Performance management and appraisal.
 Maintaining acceptable level of debtors arrears ensuring accounts are reconciled by Credit Controllers.
 Reviewing and signing off debtors reconciliations.
 Releasing of sales orders as and when credit limits are exceeded or overdue amount.
 Empowering the staff to perform their functions maximum capability through effective delegation and
management.
 Manage all aspects and risks within a portfolio. Identify and understand risks, assess legal requirements.
 Judgementally assess individual and business applications. Minimize risk by ensure insurance is in order in the
correct party’s name.
 Understand, interpret and assess financial statements as well as bank statements.
 Integrate financial information, credit history in evaluating credit risk with new application and existing customers
• All HR Administrative duties are included in this
• Broad knowledge of Payroll as a discipline
• In-depth knowledge of statutory returns principles
• In-depth knowledge of financial procedures and processes
• Report writing.
Purpose of the job is to manage the pay administration function, to affect payroll runs within company policy and
standards as well as regulatory rules and to perform accountant functions with regards to pay requirements and for
allocated Departments
 Managed payroll management function
 Responsible for all updates required on the system
 Performed valid and accurate pay administration management and pay data quality assurance
 Ensured pay runs and leave accruals are affected as per the company procedure
 Complete statutory returns (e.g. EMP201, WCA, STATS)

April 2006 – June 2008
Hychem Group Financial Manager and Payroll
Manager and HR Administrator
Responsibilities:
Started at the Company as the Financial Manger, promoted to Group Financial Manager for 8 Companies
in the Group
 Books to trial balance and balance sheet. – 7.2 million.
 Full function Creditors.
 Full function Group Debtors Manager
 All statutory returns.
 All company returns.
 Full function human resource.
 Full Function Payroll function on VIP from capturing to roll over.
 Salaries – director, management level and staff.
 Updating of Company Assets.
 Register & depreciation of Company Assets.
 Description of Company Documentation.
 Control of Company backup systems.
 Responsible for opening and closing of business.
 Petty cash Float – R10 000.00.
 Internet payments and company bank statements.
 Recons of Debtors and Creditors, stock and bank recons.
 Reconciling of all Companies’ credit card statements.
 Transferring of funds between branches.
 Full Control over fleet of vehicles.
 Management of 20 staff members.
 Stand in for Directors in their absence.
 Loading and cashing up of Drivers.
 Updating and reconciling of company provident fund for all regions within the group.
 Oversee financial accounting, management accounting, asset management, inventory management,
 Supply chain management and treasury functions.
 Responsible for cash management with weekly cash projections monitored, interpreted and report sent to Head
Office.
 Responsible for tax management – corporate tax, VAT, payroll.
 Involved in due diligence processes.
 Involved in company’s budgetary and costing processes.
 Responsible for annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly reporting to the Audit Committee, Board,
 Exco and Head Office.
 Responsible for the preparation and reporting on monthly management accounts.
 Responsible for the preparation of Annual Financial Statements in accordance with the standards of IFRS.
 Payroll Management
Reason for leaving: Was going to relocate back to Cape Town then my daughter was born so decided to stay longer,
However I already trained my replacement.

August 1997 – February 2006 RFS Catering Supplies
(Part of Bidvest Group) Full function Senior Accountant & Bookkeeper
Responsibilities:
STARTED AT THE COMPANY AS A DEBTORS CLERK AND PROMOTED.
 Books to trial balance.
 Full function Debtors and Creditors.
 Responsible for all wages and salaries and then was signed off by Financial Manager before paying same over. All
reconciliation, input, output, following the BCEA and LRA closing regarding all payments of Payroll.
 All statutory returns.
 All company returns.
 Full function human resource.
 Salaries – management level and staff.
 Updating of Company Assets.
 Register & depreciation of Company Assets.
 Description of Company Documentation.
 Control of Company backup systems.
 Petty cash Float.
 Internet payments and company bank statements.
 Recons of Debtors, Creditors, stock and bank reconciliation.
 Acting role as financial manager when same is absent.
 Internet banking and payments for the company
 Payroll Management
Reason for leaving: relocated to Gauteng for further Growth in my career

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