Johan Louw

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Worked closely with executive leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
• Responsible for governance of the College Board
• Ensure compliance with all statutory bodies

• Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
• Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and promptly addressing concerns.
• Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
• Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
• Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
• Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
• Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
• Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Oversee the College's bank accounts, bank reconciliations, and all loan facilities.
• Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help the organization function at an acceptable level.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by setting up an inclusive payment process.
• Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.

Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.

• Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
• Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
• Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
• Oversaw the procurement process, establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.
• Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
• Accounting, cost accounting auditing, and tax for various employers throughout my career.