Isabel Gatti

Isabel Gatti PERSONAL DETAILS AA/EE: Nationality: Address: Driver’s License: Languages: Able to Travel: Availability: White, Female South African / Portuguese Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa Valid driving license, no endorsements Fluent in English and Portuguese Both domestic & international 1 Month Notice Please contact me via email- or text and on my cell phone -) after working hours. SALARY REQUIRED: R780’000 per annum CTC (Structured package/benefits) KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:              Excellent leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills Able to manage employees, clients, suppliers and contractors Operational excellence with over 20 years retail management experience Business and Financial coaching ability Highly communicative and able to interface with a team of people across several disciplines Strong managerial, administrative, organisational and delegation skills Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work Proactive and assertive team-player who thrives in a diverse and inclusive organization Effective problem-solver and mediator, particularly well-versed in conflict resolution and stressand crisis-management Versatile solutions-oriented, trustworthy and hard-working individual Capable of working effectively and efficiently under pressure in demanding environments requiring attention to detail and management of time and resources Strong desire to achieve goals and targets Exceptional numerical and financial acumen. Able to interpret financial information and reports An energetic and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and prioritise in order to meet all set deadlines QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:     Proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks Accounting, Vanilla Payroll, PEC8850-POS & Administration System, Replicon Time & Attendance, Prolog Project Management System. 1997 – BP SA Academy, Johannesburg – Full franchisee training in all aspects of running the business. Received my Licence to Operate in 6 months. 1981 – Pittman Institute, London - Higher Diploma – Pitman Institute, London – Bookkeeping & Accounting as well as Secretarial & Office Administration. Completed in 2 years. 1978/79 – Completed British O’Levels and M’Levels – 7 Subjects Isabel Gatti – CV 2020  I have knowledge and loads of experience of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and terminology as well as financial, business and tax law. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: PROPROCESS GROUP www.proprocess.co.za Properties, Electrical, Fabrication & Engineering Consultants Sept 2014-Present Financial Manager - January 2016-Present Currently, it is my full responsibility to maintain manage and control the financial health of the 5 companies in the Group by overseeing all financial aspects for all the companies within the group and providing EXCO with accurate and relevant information. It is also my responsibility to oversee all the Operational aspects of the Group. I started off as the Project Accountant and was soon promoted to Financial Manager. I have been responsible for the implementation of Replicon a time management system, Prolog - a project, cost control and construction management system, Sage People 300 Payroll and HR system and am currently in the process of implementing a Sage ERP system across all the Group’s companies. I have also been very involved in the piloting and design of new Performance Management and job profiling programme we have been rolling out across the company. My duties as Financial Manager include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:                     Advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short and long range planning; Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take Analyse everyday financial activities and monitor captured data Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures Financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis and reviewing operational performance Fixed asset and inventory management including managing the companies property portfolio Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Manage project contingencies Manage a team of 10, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used Monthly closing of the books and preparation of management accounts Oversee operations of the finance department and group, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met Recommend appropriate dividend issuances, based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows Review company financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken Credit and debt control management Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue Manage forex accounts and rate exchanges Manage the capital budgeting process, based on constraint analysis and discounted cash flow analysis 2 Isabel Gatti – CV 2020           Manage the extension of credit to customers Payables Accounting and Management, oversee entire procurement cycle Payroll Management & recruitment Special project management Oversee all day to day office management including overseeing HR, IT, Admin, Travel management, Reception and Housekeeping Treasury of internal Social committee SETA representative Contract management Ad-hoc assistance with legal matters Manage companies stores and stock control department Project Accountant - Sept 2014-Sept 2016 I was fully responsible for the project billing process for both time-based reimbursable and fixed price projects, including responding to client queries, verifying employee’s chargeable time in accordance with the established accounting standards and billing policy. My duties as Project Accountant included but were not limited to the following responsibilities: 1. Management Responsibilities  Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle;  Evaluating & providing advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses;  Assess and pursue opportunities for maximisation of client billing;  Authorise access to project accounts;  Authorise the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts;  Work on multiple projects simultaneously;  Interface with a team of technical people across several disciplines;  Manage clients, suppliers and contractors as well as project contingencies; 2. Administrative Responsibilities  Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures;  Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects including all applicable backup for approval by the Project Managers;  Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required. 3. Technical Responsibilities  Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals and any additional services-related to billing;  Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period;  Reconcile variances that occur in the application of finances;  Review account totals related to project assets and expenses;  Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management;  Review and process supplier invoices related to a project;  Generate & distribute bi-monthly receivables reports and monthly profitability reports;  Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in company system; 3 Isabel Gatti – CV 2020       Write off any uncollectible receivables, labour or expenses, as directed by the Project Managers; Review weekly timesheets; Prepare special project analysis for Project Managers Provide year-end support of auditor requirements which may include research and reconcilement; Perform additional assignments relating to project accounts; Assist with special projects. Reason for wanting to leave: I would like a change in career direction, a better work life balance and the possibility for travel. BP LOUIS BOTHA BP Petrol Station, Convenience Store, Coffee-shop & Car-Wash General Manager - Owner Manager of BP Louis Botha Service Station, overseeing 4 departments with an annual turnover of R40-million and a staff compliment of 35. During this time I received awards for being in the top 100 Dealers nationwide 5 separate times. These awards were for meeting sales targets and high scores in customer service. My duties as General Manager included but were not limited to the following responsibilities: 1. Planning & Administration  Development of annual-, short- & long-term business plans, business strategies & procedures;  Evaluating & reporting of business plans to business partners;  Draft analyses & proposals to assist the company in determining & achieving its goals. 2. HR Management  Recruitment of permanent, temporary & project employees;  Drafting of contracts for permanent, temporary & project employees;  Employee development & training, mainly in Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Food Hygiene, Fire Fighting & First Aid, as well as job-specific tasks;  Policy development & documentation;  Managing employee relations;  Involved with performance management & implementing performance improvement systems;  Submission of all employment & compliance reports to regulatory concerns: BP Standards of Health, Safety, Security & Environment Protection as well as Governmental Health & Safety Standards;  Scheduling of staff for peak trading hours, shift planning & maintaining overtime budgets. 3. Marketing & Public Relations  Managing & implementing advertising opportunities;  Creating brand awareness & business awareness by adhering to national promotions;  Creating in-store promotions & loyalty programs;  Maintaining & building personal relationship with clients, BP Management & suppliers. 4. Financial Management  Providing recommendations regarding business investments & cash strategies; 4 Isabel Gatti – CV 2020      Preparing annual budgets, regular variance statements & annual audits; Providing insight regarding overall financial health of the business; Providing insight & leadership regarding long-range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity & solvency of the company;Ensuring that strict stock-control, shrinkage-management & prevention plans are adhered to; Preparing & managing stock-taking, stock-loss analyses, stock-adjustments, data integrity & damages controls; Developing forms & tools to increase company efficiency & manage risks. 5. Production & Quality Control  Ensuring accurate documentation of production & quality control data & records thereof;  Directing & overseeing site production activities & site-personnel;  Overseeing & ensuring adherence to high safety standards at all times;  Directing production activities to ensure safety & compliance with quality control standards, regulatory compliance & lease agreements;  Overseeing & ensuring good on-site housekeeping at all times. Reason for leaving: The business was sold and I wanted to explore alternative, challenging opportunities in a potentially different industry. GOODMAN BROTHERS (PTY) LTD Assistant to the Managing Director - I worked for a renowned company that specialised in importing luxury goods such as Swiss Watches, French Fragrances & American Cosmetics. During my time with Goodman Brothers, twice I received an Employee of the Year Award. My core responsibilities included:       Managing the MD’s diary & various secretarial functions; Organising & managing all national & international travel; Client liaison with both national & international clients; Organising staff conferences & team-building events; Co-ordinating & managing events, launches, trade fairs & various marketing events; Managing client relations & attending to client queries; Reason for leaving: I resigned to pursue the opportunity to own & manage a BP Petrol Station FOTINAKIS & PHITIDIS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS PA to the Partners & Head of Secretarial Department - My duties at Fotinakis & Phitidis Chartered Accountants included:  Secretarial duties for the Partner & Head of Secretarial Department;  Liaising with the Registrar of Companies on behalf of Fotinakis & Phitidis Chartered Accountants;  Managing client queries, requests & meetings. Reason for leaving: I was offered a position as a PA at Goodman Brothers (Pty) Ltd. References & supporting documentation are available upon request. 5