SCOTT HANSELL
ID NO: 740722 5032 085
Languages: English / Afrikaans Nationality: South African 082 330 9502
EDUCATION
1992 Matric
Northcliff High School
Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Accounting, Geography
Achievements:
Prefect
Head of House
Mathematics OlympiadFinalist, 1990
Junior Athletics Award, 1989
Transvaal Colours – Athletics and Duathlon, 1989
School Half Colours – Athletics, 1991
Transvaal Colours – Biathlon, 1992
Junior Dramatics Award, 1989
Senior Dramatics Award, 1990 and 1992
Dramatics Trophy, 1989
Cast of Winning Raps Play (performed at Grahamstown Festival), 1991
Selected for Edutrain – Future Leadership Programme,1991
Participated in the following team sports:
Rugby
Swimming
Cricket
FURTHER EDUCATION
1993 – 1995 B.Com (incomplete)
University of Johannesburg (formerly known as Rand Afrikaans University)
Achievements:
Transvaal Colours – Biathlon, 1993
1996 – 1998 B.Compt.
University of South Africa
2001 - 2003 B.Compt. Honours (CTA) (incomplete)
Obtained credits for: Applied Management Accounting and Applied Auditing
2004 SAB Management Development Programme
South African Breweries
2005 – May 2008 ACMA, CGMA – October 2013
TOPCIMA – Complete May 2008
Portfolio of practical learning completed October 2013
CIMA Strategic Level – Completed
CIMA Certification Level – exemption obtained
CIMA Management Level – completed (2006)
February 2015 – October 2015
SUNSPRAY FOOD INGREDIENTS (PTY) LTD
Finance Director
Full accountability for monthly reporting to shareholders and quarterly Board
presentations.
Management of 10 persons including Debtors, Creditors, Fixed assets (CAPEX),
costing in production and IT Manager.
Salaries and Payroll management through time and attendance reporting.
Statutory duties included as Public Officer and Company secretary.
Responsible for BEE certification process, Training & Employment Equity reporting.
Functions included liaison with consultants on Tax, DTI claims and similar projects.
February 2014 - October 2014
BRIDGE SHIPPING (PTY) LTD
Finance Manager – Procurement (Contract)
Responsible for Nut manufacturing plant in Chamdor – full function reporting –
Trial Balance to Management accounts (Pastel)
Includes costing of labour and productivity targets/allocations.
Accounting for trade of nuts – profitability and costing analysis.
Margin analysis and assistance with large scale liquidation of over stock situation.
Financing solutions developed to exit trade in excessive stock.
November 2013 - February 2014
EXPERIAN CREDIT SOLUTIONS
Finance Manager – Contract (Maternity Cover)
Consolidation of Functional and Country Budgets for F15.
Working in ESSBASE/Hyperion.
July 2008 – October 2013 SEDIBENG BREWERY (PTY) LTD – (HEINEKEN)
Planning & Control Manager – (Pilot Heineken brewery in South Africa)
Joined company almost from inception as direct report to Finance Director with the
purpose of achieving the following:
Implementation of appropriate systems of accounting and reporting (SAP
R3, SAP BI and BW) achieved through project management of blue print
phase through master data take on and subsequent audit review and
system modifications/improvements.
Reducing SAP financials to appropriate reporting through “CIL” (company
Information Logistics) platform for high level intranet based reporting and
consolidation tool.
Responsible for managing Cash flow from project (capital injection phase)
to going concern phase, including Forex cover management, bank payment
processing and systems implementation for interface with SAP.
Accountable for stock management control from Raw materials to sales
invoicing of finished products to single customer.
Preparation of operating budgets and Long term operating plans and
presentation from grass roots to complex regional requirements for the
reporting entity/operating concern.
Assisted Payroll in setting up appropriate budgeting and cost management
tools for control purposes.
Liaison and pricing agreements with key customer, including calculation of
cost plus model of transfer pricing.
Manage numerous 3rd party contracts/contractors, consultant profiles and
clearing agents’ portfolios of responsibilities.
July 2002 – July 2008 SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES (SABMILLER)
Management Accountant - ABI Midrand (Olifantsfontein Sales & distribution site)
(Jan 2007 – July 2008)
ABI is the soft drinks division of SABMiller
Plant-based role; involved in the many facets of the Sales and Distribution side
of the SAB/ABI business, including:
Month end reporting of results and commentary to head office
Day to day control of departmental budgets and profit forecasts for the
various departments (Automotive, Distribution, Warehouse, Sales &
Marketing, Finance & HR)
Responsible for managing asset procurement in line with CAPIN budget and
other ad-hoc purchases, disposals and evaluations (including contract
cancellations, asset transfers and rental negotiations)
Implementing system of KPI reporting for line management to ascertain
performance against targets set regionally and at Head Office level on a
weekly basis
Management Accountant – ABI Head Office (Jan 2006 – Dec 2006)
Various project involvements pertaining mainly to ABI integration into SAB,
which included:
Assisting with the conversion of JDE asset information to SAP
Managing the conversion of ABI cellular practices to SAB standard including
implementing Mobile Number Portability
Assisting with various elements of the office relocation including contract
cancellations, asset transfers and rental negotiations
Improving systems of Capital expenditure tracking for internal reporting
purposes
Assistance with general month end processes and queries as a result of the
above systems changes, including year stock audits and trade related
analysis of containers in circulation
Financial Planner – SAB/SABMiller Alrode Brewery (July 2002 – Dec 2005)
Prepared and commentated on weekly Brewing and Packaging variable usages
reports including KPI’s
Completed controllable fixed costs budget for Brewing, Packaging, Site Services
and QC Departments
Completed Profit forecasts for the same departments
Ad hoc Malt and adjunct usage variance reports
Raw materials control reports prepared for Financial accounting
Monthly DODS management for various departments
Stock control and pricing system implemented at gift shop
May 2000 – June 2002 SONY MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA
Management Accountant
Prepared monthly management accounts for company executives which included
commentary on results and highlighting key figures and ratios
Prepared schedules detailing balance sheet movements and forecasts
Reported monthly accounts through JDE and ultimately responsible for
submission of Hyperion data to New York and London for consolidation
purposes
Reported monthly sales and configurations to governing body for record
companies for consolidation into the Monthly Market share
Was wholly responsible for the preparation of the March 2002 sales,
departmental and general budget once again with JDE to Hyperion interfaces
and final submission of calendared data to both New York and London for
consolidation purposes
Nov 1999 - Apr 2000 CAPITAL ALLIANCE FINANCE
Accountant and General office Co-ordinator
Prepared monthly management accounts for holding company including
commentary on results and highlighted key figures and ratios
Prepared schedules detailing balance sheet movements and all inter-company
loans and transactions
Liaised with two subsidiaries on respective monthly results and checked for
accuracy, correctness and the explanation of deviations in results
Recorded thereof in consolidated management accounts prepared for Directors
and management of joint holding companies
Monthly reconciliation of amounts received from lenders into bank account to
amounts processed on the debtors system
Responsible for the inception of calculations required for specific VAT position
based on historical enquiries
Checked accuracy of settlement calculations as prepared by the Collections
Department
General maintenance of office supplies and liaising with maintenance staff on
various issues of repair and office alternation
Directly responsible for cleaning and reception staff
Indirectly responsible for bookkeeping and loan payment operator with
authorisation of the latter’s bank procedures and payments
May 1999 - Nov 1999 THE GAP, INC. - UK OFFICE
Assistant Accountant (temporary contract assignment)
Assisted the Financial Accountant in all aspects of monthly reports to
management, reconciliation’s, queries through the use of Peoplesoft, and
extensive use of Excel
Feb 1995 – Mar 1999 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
Trainee Accountant – Business Services Division
Audited many small and medium sized companies and close corporations as well
as prepared financial accounts for statutory and other purposes
Tax advice, calculations and preparation of returns on an ad hoc basis
Responsible for up to 4 junior Clerks
Assisted clients in reconciliation’s of all facets of their business (ie. bank and
cash, assets, creditors, debtors, investments, liabilities, etc.)
Completed client's accounting records (from source documentation) to trial
balance, balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, for both
current and prior years
Investigated and resolved major variances in client's financial results
Reproduced records and assisted clients in stock control, costing and margin
calculations
Reported to management on any issues relating to improving the client's
systems and related internal controls
Major audits:
Manufacturing
Sabat Battery Company, 1995/96/97
PNT Industrial Rubber, 1995/96/97
Hall & Pickles (British based), 1996/97/98
Frog Electrical Contractors, 1998
Hullett Metals, 1996
Hullett Aluminium, 1996
Flexibox, 1998/1999
Cascade Corporation, 1997
Leochem, 1995
Bonfiglioli, 1996/97
Tension Envelopes (Waltons), 1996
Fer-min-or, 1996
Lothlorien Paper, 1996
Boproc Distributors, 1996
Warman Africa, 1997
Retail / Finished Products
Energizer Batteries, 1998
CIC Video – Royalties, 1996/97
Dimon Tobacco Traders, 1998
Anacon / Analtech, 1996/97
Heatfrig, 1996
Perkin – Elmer, 1997
Westrand Central Produce
Services / Specialists
Exatrade, 1995
Van den Berg & Kotzé Attorneys Trust, 1997
Grey Appointments, 1995/96
Clemins, Murfin & Rolland, 1996
Krestahague, 1996
Community Bank (litigation), 1996
Good Hope MAS
Commercial and Industrial MAS
PG Bison MAS
Grinaker MAS
Consultative Committee, 1998
IT
Langenhoven Computer Centre, 1998
Utility Vending Systems, 1998
Secure Systems Solutions, 1998
Educational / Institutional
Clay Brick Association, 1997
Wits Technikon, 1997
Wits University – Projects, 1995/96/97/98
Laerskool Westwood, 1997
United Cerebral Palsy Association, 1996
LEADERSHIP ROLES
TRUSTEE – SAB Medical Aid , 2004 – July 2008
Chairman of Jacass (Johannesburg Articled Clerks Association), 1998
PWC Social Committee, 1998
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
1992 – 1994 M-NET
Sales Assistant
1990 – 1994 MIKE’S KITCHEN
Waiter / Manager
COMPUTERLITERACY
Quickbooks
Microsoft Excel (advanced)
Lotus Notes & Microsoft Outlook
Fast Leads (auditing package)
Solution 6
Pastel Version 4
JDE (limited)
SAP R3 & BW
PowerPoint
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Cycling:
Argus Cycle Race (1997 & 1998; 2001 – 2005, 2011 -2013)
94.7 cycle challenge for last 6 years consecutively
Road Running:
Two Oceans Marathon, 1998/1999
Comrades Marathon, 1998
London Marathon 1999
Edinburgh Marathon 1999
Golf
Touch Rugby
Cricket
Theatre