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Govinden-Valoo (Aroody) Danambal
Corporate Finance Officer
Arsenal
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Finance Officer
Regis Management Services Ltd
08.2024 - Current
- The Regis Holdings Group of Companies provides logistics, equipment, procurement and recruitment services to a wide range of customers
- Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day accounting of a number of group entities
- Manage the month end close process
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports
- Assist in the interim and annual audits of group entities
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and reforecasts
- Support the on-going development and improvement of the financial reporting process across the group
- Assist with any group finance related tasks and ad hoc projects from time to time.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Financial Accountant
AECI Mauritius Ltd
09.2009 - 07.2024
- AECI Mauritius Ltd is an offshore company that provides offshore treasury services to related companies across Africa, Europe and South America
- It is a subsidiary of AECI Mining Limited
- AECI Mining Limited, a member of the JSE-listed AECI Group in South Africa, is a leading developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction markets in Africa and Indonesia
- AECI is also the largest supplier of explosives technology and initiating systems in Africa
- Main Responsibilities:
- Monthly preparation of balance sheet items reconciliations
- Monthly processing of journals
- Prepare monthly reports for reporting purposes
- Prepare and finalise company annual audited financial statements
- Liase with internal and external auditors during annual review
- Monitor debtors age analysis & credit limit
- Liase with customers on payment plan
- Manage Accounts payable
- Review of monthly statutory requirements such PAYE, CSG, APS, CTX, TDS
- Monthly reporting of company figures on IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
- Prepare and send intercompany confirmations at month end
- Foreign currency hedging with banks
- Placement of funds on fixed deposit
- Review of payments and cash management
- Training and coaching of accounts assistant
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Mauritius
06.2006 - 08.2009
- KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services.Main Responsibilities:
- Supervising audit semi-seniors and audit seniors during audits of local and offshore companies
- Ensuring that audit procedures are performed in accordance with KPMG Audit Methodology
- Responsible for pre-audit planning
- Review of financials to ensure compliance with IFRS
- Responsible for liasing with audit clients for queries and issues
- International Exposure
- Seconded as replacement for Finance Manager to AEL Indonesia for a period of 3 months
- AEL Indonesia is a subsidiary of African Explosives Ltd in South Africa
- Main responsibilities included the following:
- Preparing of monthly reporting packs to management
- Supervision of staffs in accounting department
- Assisting external auditors
- Liaising with customers for payment plan
Education
Masters of Law - Business Law and Governance
Open University of Mauritius
08.2022 - 12.2024
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) - FCCA
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
06.2006 - 12.2007
Bsc (Hons) - Accounting with finance
University of Mauritius
2006
through courses in accounting and computing - undefined
2013
Ms Visio Basic2013 – Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint - undefined
Microsoft Excel Intermediate - undefined
2013
Presentation skills for Finance Functions - undefined
2010
IFRS Standards Updates - undefined
2011
Completion Certificate: Decision Making in Crisis - undefined
2020
ACCA Certificate in Digital Innovation for Finance - undefined
2021
Completion Certificate: Competition Law - undefined
2022
Skills
- SAGE/SAP B1/SAP ECC6
- 365 Dynamics
- Xero
- IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Account reconciliation
Financial planning
Revenue recognition
Financial forecasting
Interests
Zumba classes
Watching movies
Summary
A Certified Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years’ experience in corporate accounting and with 3 years’ experience in external auditing. Highly adept at the implementation and management of accounting systems and procedures. Possess comprehensive knowledge in accounting processes and proceduresCore Skills and AbilitiesCorporate accounting skills and knowledgeAbility to compile, verify, analyse, interpret and disseminate critical financial data (actual, forecast and budgeted) to all major stakeholders. Systems implementationSuccessful implementation, analysis and management of new accounting systems and procedures, including systems integration. Communication and leadership skillsCommunicate effectively to build relationships both internally and externally, develop strategic partnerships and provide advice at all levels of management.
First Prize Winner for Paper 2.5 Financial Reporting in December 2006 ACCA exams. First Prize Winner for December 2007 ACCA final exams.
Timeline
Corporate Finance Officer
Regis Management Services Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Masters of Law - Business Law and Governance
Open University of Mauritius
08.2022 - 12.2024
Financial Accountant
AECI Mauritius Ltd
09.2009 - 07.2024
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) - FCCA
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
06.2006 - 12.2007
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Mauritius
06.2006 - 08.2009
Bsc (Hons) - Accounting with finance
University of Mauritius
through courses in accounting and computing - undefined
Ms Visio Basic2013 – Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint - undefined
Microsoft Excel Intermediate - undefined
Presentation skills for Finance Functions - undefined
IFRS Standards Updates - undefined
Completion Certificate: Decision Making in Crisis - undefined
ACCA Certificate in Digital Innovation for Finance - undefined
Completion Certificate: Competition Law - undefined
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