Sonja Zeelie

Sonja Zeelie

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Senior Financial Manager | SME Growth | Strategic Forecasting | IFRS | Group Consolidation
Gauteng, South Africa

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  • Addition
    Premium Finance Manager
    Addition
    Oct 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)
    Deliver strategic financial management and fractional CFO services to 21 international clients.

    Prepare monthly management accounts, financial models, and tax submissions (HMRC compliance)

    Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes; compare actual vs. planned performance to guide client decisions.

    Implement and optimize cloud-based systems, including Xero and QuickBooks, as well as financial workflows.

    Support GAAP/IFRS compliance, investor reporting, and audit preparation for cross-border entities.

    Lead and mentor internal finance team members to deliver timely and accurate reporting.
  • E
    Group Financial Manager
    ELDORADO FRESH LETTUCE PRODUCERS
    May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 5 months)
    Spearheaded financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting for a large agricultural group

    Delivered board-level reporting, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency improvements

    Oversaw cash flow, tax compliance, and audit preparation for multiple group entities

    Led finance team management, external stakeholder liaison (banks, auditors), and ERP system improvements

    Developed asset management strategies and inventory valuation controls
  • S
    Finance Manager
    STARK Resources
    May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    Managed full finance function for a project-driven industrial group

    Implemented Acumatica ERP, enhanced project costing, and improved monthly closings

    Led cash flow management, audit readiness, general ledger reviews, and compliance processes

    Developed and delivered custom reporting packs and supported all reconciliations
  • A
    Head of Finance / Business Accountant
    APEX Business Systems SA Executive FixedTerm
    Oct 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 7 months)
    Directed the complete finance portfolio, leading strategic planning, reporting, and cash management

    Successfully migrated ERP to FINCON, driving 100% improvement in financial control.

    Delivered management accounts, budgets, VAT returns, and internal audit support

    Liaised with external stakeholders and provided HR oversight when needed
  • O
    Financial Manager / Fractional CFO
    OWHA Organisation With Honest Accountants
    Jul 2016 - Sep 2020 (4 years 3 months)
    Managed a portfolio of 84 clients and 24 finance team members across diverse industries

    Provided full financial accounting, tax submissions, and payroll processing using: Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho, Fincon, and Syspro

    Supported IFRS compliance, internal audits, and financial system implementations
  • D
    Financial Manager
    DTZ Leadenhall Pty Ltd Property Management SA
    Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 5 months)
    • Oversaw full finance function for commercial and residential property portfolios

    Managed rent rolls, lease agreements, utility reconciliations, and invoicing cycles

    Led budgeting, audit preparations, and statutory compliance, including VAT and payroll

    Delivered MIS reporting, financial performance reviews, and variance analysis to senior stakeholders

    Acted as financial liaison with auditors, directors, and property consultants
  • W
    Sales Director
    Wilberry Pty Ltd ta Eco Wash
    Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 4 months)
    Our mission is to provide equipment & products that clean, protect and extend the life of automotive surfaces while protecting the consumer and the environment.
  • W
    Accountant
    Weideman Associates
    May 2009 - Oct 2012 (3 years 6 months)
    Business Coaching and Financial Training for new BBBEE initiatives.
  • W
    Finance Manager
    Whitehouse Projects Pty Ltd
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year 1 month)
    WHITEHOUSE PROJECTS offers Insulated On Site Accommodation (IOA)™ - an innovative shelter system that is suited to meet both your temporary and / or permanent shelter requirements, in any climate and on any terrain.
  • N
    Financial Sales Manager
    NuDebt Management Pty Ltd and Q no More CC
    Jun 2004 - May 2008 (4 years)
    Q No More was established to provide the services that save you time! So don't waste your time queuing for vehicle registrations, license renewals, traffic fine payments, motor vehicle registrations/de-registrations... Let us queue for you and complete the process from start to finish! We will even collect and return all documentation related to the service requested and assist you with the requirements and completion thereof.
    Q No More we Q so that you dont have to.


    NuDebt is a one-stop debt collecting, payment solution and revenue enhancement company. We provide services nationwide to a multitude of blue chip companies, municipalities and state owned entities.
  • Liberty Group South Africa
    Client Liaison Manager
    Liberty Group South Africa
    Apr 2001 - Apr 2004 (3 years 1 month)
    At Liberty Medical Scheme, we’re constantly reminding ourselves that our primary job is to take care of people. To treat them with genuine respect. To look after them when they’re not well, and endeavor to get them better and keep them healthy for a long while after. From the way we answer our phones, to the extent of our cover, to the speed in which we settle your claims – we aim to make healthcare as stress-free as possible.
  • Absa
    Health Care Consultant
    Absa
    Sep 1997 - Mar 2001 (3 years 7 months)
    Absa Consultants and Actuaries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Absa, specialises in health care solutions for employer groups. We have extensive experience in the health care consulting space and currently provide health care consultancy services to over 400 leading firms, ranging in size from 10 employees to over 5 000 employees.
  • Telemed
    General Administrator
    Telemed
    Feb 1992 - Aug 1997 (5 years 7 months)
    Telemed Medical Aid was previously one of the renowned Medical Aid Schemes in South Africa. However, in 2010 it was merged and taken over by the Bestmed Medical Aid Scheme. Hence, for whatever benefits that the former members of the Telemed Medical Aid had, they will be harvesting the better and more prominent features that Bestmed has. This combined effort has led the Bestmed Medical Aid as one of the most popular in the market. The intention of the company is not to reduce the privileges and benefits that Telemed members have, but rather enhance it and protect it. The financial prowess and strength that Bestmed Medical Aid has is considered to be because of their strong concepts and designs of great products and excellent customer service
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