Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; functional fitness
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Joshua Koen

Finance Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Tabak Distribution Cape Town (Pty) Ltd, excelling in financial management and strategic planning. Expert in optimizing cash flow and enhancing budget forecasting, while demonstrating strong communication skills. Successfully supported year-end audits and improved financial reporting accuracy, driving informed decision-making.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Tabak Distribution Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Reconcile bank, cashbook, debtors, creditors, and other ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and submit VAT and VAT Audits, liaise with SARS on queries
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable for the group
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and balance accounts
  • Manage Fixed Asset Register
  • Support the Accountant with year-end audits and financial statements.
  • Maintain proper filing and recordkeeping in line with Group protocols.

Finance Assistant

Tabak Distribution Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Supported the finance team by processing invoices and following up on Debtors.
  • Entered financial data into company accounting system SAGE Evolution
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with accuracy.
  • Assisted with Management accounts

Accounts Clerk- Pharmacy Debtors

Clicks Group (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Reconciled Customer Medical aid accounts to various medical statements.
  • Assist Management with performance Reporting

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management (CIMA)

The IIE's Varsity College
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Financial management

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cash flow management

Verbal and written communication

KPI management

Cost accounting

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; functional fitness

I joined Pride Fighting Academy in June 2024 to pursue my interest in BJJ and Boxing. I'm currently a BJJ white belt and enjoying it. 

Timeline

Finance Manager

Tabak Distribution Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Finance Assistant

Tabak Distribution Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - 11.2022

Accounts Clerk- Pharmacy Debtors

Clicks Group (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management (CIMA)

The IIE's Varsity College
04.2001 -
Joshua KoenFinance Manager