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Ruan Gomes

Ruan Gomes

Head Of Finance
Somerset-West,RSA

Summary

Accomplished finance leader with extensive experience. Proven track record in enhancing cross-departmental collaboration and optimising cash flow. Skilled in business process improvement and project finance management, driving strategic alignment with company objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HOF (South-Africa, Namibia, Malaysia)

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2024 - Current

Managing all accounting functions, tax compliance, and statutory reporting in different countries

  • Monitor and control working capital, cash flow, and local banking relationships.
  • Strengthened communication and functions between the finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organisation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
  • Serve as the main liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Accounting Manager

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed daily accounting operations and tax requirements
  • Generated monthly and quarterly management reports for executive review.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
  • Managed relationships with external suppliers, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.

Accountant

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2022 - 02.2023


  • Assisted in prepreration monthly and quarterly management reports for executive review.
  • Assisting junior accountants with month-end and year-end closing activities.


Junior Accountant

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2021 - 02.2022


  • Processing and reconciling of various accounting tasks for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly management reports


Articles Clerk (CIMA)

SDK
01.2019 - 02.2021

Education

Honors in Management Accounting (CIMA) - Accounting

North-West University - NWU
Potchefstroom
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Management Accounting (CIMA) - Accounting

North-West University - NWU
Potchefstroom
04.2001 -

Skills

Business process improvement

Finance management

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strategic financial planning

Timeline

HOF (South-Africa, Namibia, Malaysia)

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2023 - 02.2024

Accountant

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2022 - 02.2023

Junior Accountant

Global Riser (Vestrel Group)
03.2021 - 02.2022

Articles Clerk (CIMA)

SDK
01.2019 - 02.2021

Honors in Management Accounting (CIMA) - Accounting

North-West University - NWU
04.2001 -

Bachelor in Management Accounting (CIMA) - Accounting

North-West University - NWU
04.2001 -
Ruan GomesHead Of Finance