Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
STUDIES INTRODUCTION
CURRENT STUDIES I am a self-starter who is results and performance driven. My passion and
CIMA : Certificate Level dedication in my duties coupled with my ability to manage and develop skills
quickly while continually searching for all available opportunities to improve and
TERTIARY EDUCATION streamline any working environment where necessary.
UNISA - BCom - 2010
(Financial Management) My strong entrepreneurial approach and mindset equips me with the ability to
Partial 2nd year cope well with change and make sound paradigm shifts to achieve the required
financial goals and objectives of the company within the given time frames.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
My management style is People Centric. Utilizing my strong interpersonal skills
Heather Secondary School - 1996
to ensure the team perform at their full potential to achieve the desired results
(Kwa-Zulu Natal)
for the company. My success in maintaining a high-performance culture within
SKILLS a team, is due to my strong coaching and mentoring skills learnt throughout my
career. An area I thrive in is in helping the various employees stay focused and
COMPUTER SKILLS to be more productive and innovative through challenging times. My niche is
Accounting Packages: finding areas which have been neglected previously and implement steps in
ACCPAC closing all risk areas to the company while streamlining workflows and
SAP & BPC improving processes to maximize the utilization of all available resources.
Pastel Evolution
Hyperion When problem solving it is necessary to ensure controls and procedures are
Pastel Accounting adequate whilst considering all current processes and controls before assessing
Syspro possible improvements to ensure an efficient and reliable solution changes and
Impact Encore working closely with the teams which are impacting or are impacted by the
Galaxy Management System various work streams, implementing the approved changes. My approach is
(In-House Program) always one of investigation followed by the adequate roll out of training and
Powerplay & Cognos educating all involved to ensure the benefits of the changes and buy in by all
Payroll Packages: stakeholders are sufficient to sustain the solution over the long term.
V.I.P Payroll
In my current role there was a break between Audit and Finance, where I
Pastel Payroll
actively got involved to close this gap by ensuring all controls were in line with
the audit requirements and the reporting GAP minimized between operations
PERSONAL SKILLS
and finance during the audit process.
Self-starter
Effective Problem solver My extensive experience with Financial full function controlling and back-office
Deadline Driven & Methodical functioning, coupled with strong hedging management experience, equips me
Perform well under pressure with the tools required in any performance driven environment.
PEOPLE SKILLS I trust my application would be met with your favorable consideration. You can
Coaching and Mentoring rest assured that my inclusion into your company will be invaluable.
Conflict Management
Communication Skills
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
OTHER COURSES
AfriSam Courses 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Supervisory Development Program (SDP)
Conflict Management
Astrotech Corporate Budgeting (2008)
Knowledge Resources Effective Business Writing (2007)
Khubonet Advanced Excel (2007)
Knowledge Resources Management Program (2007 – 2008)
Frontline Leadership and Team Coaching for Line Managers
Staff retention and the development of key talent
BBBEESA BBBEE Rating & Scorecard (2005)
CAREER SYNOPSIS
Organisation Position Held Industry Dates
AfriSam S.A (Pty) Ltd Group Financial Accountant Manufacturing- Cement Nov 2013 - Present
Rymco (Pty) Ltd Group Financial Controller Manufacturing – Yeast Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
Heraeus S.A (Pty) Ltd Group Financial Controller Manufacturing – Engineered Jan 2009 - Nov 2011
The Jupiter Drawing Room Financial Manager Advertising Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
E.M.S Africa (Pty) Ltd. Financial Manager Imports – Broadcasting Equip Mar 2004 - Mar 2007
Magnum Shield Security Senior Credit Controller Security Dec 2002 - Feb 2004
Secureco Credit Controller Security Aug 2001 - Dec 2002
Quince Products Office Administrator Manufacturing – Linen Feb 1999 - Feb 2001
Abid Insurance Office Assistant Insurance Nov 1998 - Jan 1999
Cellarmaster Wines Payroll Clerk Distribution Mar 1998 - Aug 1998
Abfin Telesales Insurance Apr 1997 - Feb 1998
Woodworld International Data Capturer Manufacturing – Carpentry Jan 1997 - Feb 1997
ACHIEVEMENTS
Achievements during in my career :
1) Bank charges - Cost Reduction of 15% p/a.
2) Guarantee Fees - Cost reduction resulting in an annual savings of +R5m.
3) GL Reconciliation Module - Improving integrity of GL data
- Recon reporting improved – in excess of 15 w/days.
4) Petty Cash Solution - New procedures rolled out with complete control solutions ensuring
Proper management and utilization of company funds.
5) Workflow Solutions - Reviewing of all financial reporting processes in order to maintain
Integrity of the GL and reporting following restructure which resulted
300 heads retrenched company wide.
6) Cash Drop Boxes - Reduce risk around cash sales and the related cash handling.
Rolled out to KZN depo’s (initiative rolled out with FNB).
7) Paygate Solution - Speared headed the online payment gateway.
8) Sales of Scrap - Identified misappropriation of company funds. Controls put in place to
Record and manage the sale of scrap.
9) Corporate Credit cards - Process and Controls implemented to govern the usage of corporate cards.
- Resulted in the discovery of misappropriation of company funds resulting
In disciplinary action being instituted against the offenders respectively.
10) Payment Cycle Controls - Uncovered fraud to the value of R9.4 million, while implementing controls
in Finance with the management of Cashbook and payment controls.
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (Nov 2013 – Present)
AfriSam S.A (Pty) Ltd - Roodepoort, Gauteng Manufacturing (Cement, Aggregates etc.)
Responsibilities: (Shared Service Centre) - South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique,
Tanzania and Mauritius – R6,5bn Turn Over
Financial Management
Management of Departmental costs
Audits (External & Internal)
Draft Annual Financial Statements
Consolidations
Forecasts and Budgets
Statutory Returns
Treasury (Local and Forex)
Management of ERP system
Maintain GL account master data integrity
Restructure data items, data relationships and reporting requirements on SAP.
General ledger Integrity and reporting requirements
Review reconciliations, ensuring resolution by agreed timelines
Inter-Company Accounts
Reconciliations, resolving reconciling items timeously.
Cash Flow
Money Market Management
Management of the Treasury Function
Manages the daily cash flow position of the company
Hedging Management
Minimize forex exposure, by utilizing the various forex, to avoid against unforeseen Forex fluctuations in
Currency markets.
Manage FOREX reserves and booking process
Policies & Procedures
Continuous analysis of business processes and controls maintained, ensuring a high level of
Efficiency
Identify areas for business automation and raise recommended proposals.
Risk Management
Implement proposals made by internal and external auditors as required. to mitigate risks.
Staff Management
KPI’s & IPRs - Management and Setting of Team and Individual objectives.
Training and Development of Staff - Aligned required training plans to close training gaps.
Distribute and prioritize workload between Financial Accounting Team.
Coaching and Mentorship
Project Management
Support all internal stakeholders (Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and
Operational Teams
Reason for leaving: In search of a suitable career opportunity in a stable environment.
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / ACCOUNTANT (Nov 2011 – Oct 2013)
Rymco (Pty) Ltd. T/A Anchor Yeast - Industria Gauteng Manufacturing (Yeast)
Responsibilities: (6 Companies + Joint Ventures) – R980mil Turn Over
Financial Management
Vendor Applications
Approvals and negotiation of credit terms
Treasury (7 Local Accounts, CFC accounts [USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD) - Full function Management
Authorized signatory for banking.
Review payment recons and release daily, weekly and monthly payments.
Cash flow management – planning, forecasting,
Liaising with Bankers
Facility management
Hedging Management
Minimize forex exposure, by utilizing the various forex, to avoid against unforeseen Forex fluctuations in
currency markets.
Manage FOREX reserves and booking process
Audits (External and Internal)
Draft Annual Financial Statements
Staff Management
Forecasts and budgets
Management of ERP system
Custodian of the master data
System periodic management
Fixed Assets - CAPEX Reporting
Creditors (Local & Foreign)
Reporting - GAAP (South Africa) and International GAAP (Canadian)
IFRS Reporting to Head Office (Canada) for the six group companies
Consolidations
Month-end Management reporting
Intercompany Reporting
Tax Calculations and submissions
Income Tax Return (Annual & Provisional)
VAT Returns
Group Insurance
Statutory Returns
Policies, Procedures and Workflow Solutions
Define, document and implement processes ensuring proper job segregation
Risk Management (Operational & Financial Risk)
Evaluate control inadequacies and implement controls to mitigate risks
Disciplinary Hearings – Initiated for the company
Coaching and Mentorship
Reason for leaving: Better Career opportunity
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / MANAGER (Jan 2009 – Nov 2011)
Heraeus S.A (Pty) Ltd - 29 Atlas Road, Anderbolt, Boksburg Manufacturing / Trading / Engineering
Responsibilities: Local & Foreign Reporting to Germany – R735mil
Financial Management
Financial Planning, rolling forecasts, budgeting
Working Capital Management
Precious Metal Reporting
Management of ERP system
Internal Controls
Foreign Creditors
Variance Analysis
Audits (Internal and External)
Capex Management
Treasury (Local & CFC accounts)
Cash flow management – planning, forecasting,
Hedging Management
Minimize forex exposure, by utilizing the various forex solutions when purchasing and trading of scrap
precious metals and importing engineered goods for mines, fertilizer and explosive producing industries.
Manage FOREX reserves and booking process, FEC’s, as well as Letter of Credits (LC’s)
Bookkeeping
IFRS Reporting to Head Office in Hanau, Germany.
GAAP (South Africa) and International GAAP (German)
Consolidations of 4 Companies
Cash flow management – planning, forecasting and facility management
Statutory Reporting
VAT returns, EMP201 returns, tax return, and provisional tax payments
Statistics SA reporting
Policies and Workflow Solutions
Define, document and implement processes to support the business more efficiently
Review current systems and processes and make necessary adjustments for improvement of the company’s
systems as well as the use of SAP
General Compliance
BEE Strategy and execution
Application of company’s operating permits
Management of company’s compliance to the required business regulations
Human Resources
Risk Management (Operational & Financial Risk)
Member of EXCO Planning and Policy Committee
Evaluate control adequacy & effectiveness and implement controls to mitigate risks.
Attended Board meetings and formed part of the Operational Risk Committee Meetings
Ensure that all deliverables to stakeholders are accurately and professionally presented.
Reason for leaving: Better Career opportunity
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / FINANCIAL MANAGER (Apr 2007 – Dec 2008)
The Jupiter Drawing Room c/o Galaxy Holdings - 25 Homestead Drive, Rivonia Advertising Company
Responsibilities: Back Office & reporting role for client The Jupiter Drawing room. Turnover – R450mil
Management Reporting (Full function financial reporting to directors and shareholders)
Financial feasibility analysis and evaluations of company results and ratios.
Annual Budget and Forecast preparation according to Financial Model
Complete set of draft financials and statutory returns (GAAP)
Workflow Solutions
Problem solving – Evaluation and Implementation of effective workflow system to ensure optimum
performance and utilization of resources for deliverables by required timeframes
Product Management
Client relationship and effective needs management and of products offered to the client
Interpretation of customer needs to developing team to achieve the desired outcome
Full- function marketing of product solutions.
Coaching and Mentorship
Training (New and existing staff)
In-house Training Provided
Induction & Adhoc Training sessions - Corporate behavior, and related skills updated,
Human Resources
Recruitment and Induction of new staff
Performance evaluations
Corrective and disciplinary action taken as and when required
Resolution of staff grievances
Reason for leaving: No Room for career growth
FINANCIAL MANAGER (Mar 2004 – Mar 2007)
ENHANCED MEDIA SYSTEMS AFRICA (Pty) Ltd. - Richmond, JHB Importers of Professional Equipment
Broadcasting & Sound Equipment
Responsibilities: Turn over – R25mil
Financial Management - Member of EXCO Planning and Policy Committee
ERP system maintenance (SYSPRO)
Statutory Returns (Vat, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Fixed Assets
Procurement
BBBEE Management
Accounts Payables - Foreign and Local
Accounts Receivable - Foreign and Local
Cash Book full function (Local & Foreign)
Hedging Management
Human Resources
Payroll – Full function
Recruitment and Performance evaluations
Reason for leaving: Company in liquidation process
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER (Dec 2002 – Feb 2004)
Magnumshield Security - Cleveland, Johannesburg Security
Responsibilities: Gauteng - 195mil
Credit control – full function
Cashbook
Fleet Management
Reason for leaving: Better Career Opportunity
CREDIT CONTROLLER (Aug 2001 – Dec 2002)
Secureco - Wynberg, Johannesburg Security
Responsibilities: Gauteng
Credit control – full function
Cashbook
Management Reports
Reason for leaving: Better Career Opportunity
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Feb 1999 – Feb 2001)
Quince Products cc. - Pietermartizburg, KZN Manufacturing
Responsibilities:
Supervision of debtors’ team
Debtors’ reconciliations
Cash forecasts
General journal entries
Management reports
Salaries & wages (full function)
Statutory returns
Kept to date record of employee’s earnings & deductions etc.
General Administration
Minute taking
Diary management
Setting up of meetings
Reason for leaving: Moved to Gauteng
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Nov 1998-Jan 1999)
Abid Insurance. - New York, USA Insurance
Responsibilities: Short Term Insurance (Private Vehicles)
New account applications
Reference checking
Accident record check etc.
Processing of credit card payment
Switchboard - Screening of large call volume
Diary management
Reason for leaving: Returned to South Africa
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Uroosa Hayder
Cell: (+27) 072 602 0683
Email: uhayder@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uroosa-hayder-6944829/
Residence: 18 Lisbon Avenue, Robertsham, 2091
Notice Period: 1 month Negotiable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PAYROLL CLERK (Mar 1998 - Aug 1998)
Cellarmaster Wines (Pty) Ltd - Elandsfontein Distributor of Alcohol and Beverages
Responsibilities: Distribution Centre
Salaries and Wages – Full function
General administration
Disciplinary hearings
Minute taking
Cashbook
Creditors’ reconciliations
Reason for leaving: Relocated to U.S.A
DATA CAPTURER (Apr 1997 – Feb 1998)
Abfin - Rosebank, Johannesburg Insurance
Responsibilities:
Credit Control
Telephonic collections
Debtors’ reconciliations
Accounts Maintenance
Invoicing
Cash Journals, (directs & deposits)
Customer Service
Handled customer queries
Quotations
Orders
Reason for leaving: Better Career Opportunity
DATA CAPTURER (Jan 1997- Feb 1997)
Woodworld International (Pty) Ltd. - Pietermaritzburg, KZN Carpentry – Furniture Manufacturer
Responsibilities: Invoicing & Cash Journals, (directs & deposits)
Reason for leaving: Moved to Gauteng
REFERENCES
Available on Request.
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