Elke Marie Kruger

Finance Manager | Renewable Energy - Solar | Registered CA(SA)

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

Financial Manager with 5 years experience in the renewable energy sector. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Very detail oriented and a keen interest in growth and efficiency and everything finance related. I love to learn and develop new skills and will always find a way to improve processes and minimize risks in order to improve the financial health of the business at stake. Current role: Financial Manager: renewable energy solar construction phase Prior role: Financial and group financial manager: renewable energy development phase Financial services: Experienced Senior Supervisor. Skilled in Budgeting and forecasting, cash management, strategic decisions, board reporting, advanced excel, tax, accounting, process improvement and implementation, modelling Chartered Accountant, Professional graduated from Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch.

Experience

  • Finance Manager at CH Manco
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Financial planning and Forecasting Cashflow management Financial analysis and Investors reporting Risk and compliance Stakeholder relationships Board meetings Revenue Streams and Processes HR Management

  • Finance Manager at Kibo Energy PLC
    Sep 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Financial management duties and experience: International business exposure. Managing the complete finance function of an international listed group. Industry: Project development Improving business processes and efficiency within the finance department, Managing the finance team and ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete, Compiling and submitting financial reports for board decision making, Analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company. Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures. Supervise the preparation of half yearly and annual financial market reporting of the Group. monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting. Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances. Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts. Manage the Group Audit Process with different component auditors as well as the group auditors. Mediate between the organization and stakeholders on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences. Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts. Financial Modelling and financial inputs/variables for projects Corporate documents Project Valuation

  • Financial Services - Senior Supervisor at JTC Group
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Supervise others to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness in performing fund administration functions Check and approve valuations to ensure all the required information has been captured and processed correctly resulting in the expected valuation movement. Supervise tasks required to successfully complete an NAV Reviewing and ensure all documentation are in place for investment purchases and sales / distributions Executing investment purchase transactions Setting-up and capturing of investments Monitoring of distributions / sales proceeds receivable Preparation of accurate quarterly (pre fair market value and post fair market value) accounts (including capital statements for investors) Cash reconciliations Cash management Investigating and answering queries with auditors and clients Ensuring compliance with company policy and procedures; client service level agreements and internal controls Coach and supervise other team members Ensuring all processes and procedures are properly documented Actively and continually identify and report high risk areas and gaps in processes Ensure JTC satisfies the fund regulatory obligations.

  • Trainee Accountant at Moore Stephens VDA Stellenbosch
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

    Audit experience in the fruit exporting industry Internal audit under supervision of the Auditors General of South Africa performed in the sector industry testing immovable asset management in the Western Cape Attorneys trust audit completed according to the guidelines of IRBA Biological audits in the farming industry Assistance with SARS audits Engineering industry Art and Décor Smaller businesses, individuals and trusts