About Brett
English
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Experience
- Siemens-Healthineers Trailblazer event 2023,Presenter and panelistCONSULTING AND AUDITSApril 2023 - April 2023Amsterdam, NetherlandsPanelist and presenter at the 2023 Siemens trailblazer event discussing staff retention and upliftment in the international healthcare arena that is facing significant staff shortages and challenges
- BC Enterprise Service SolutionsIndependent Chief Financial Officer and strategistCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2025 - Today (1 year and 6 months)Johannesburg, South Africa• • Provide strategic financial consulting, optimizing cash flow, tax planning, and operational efficiency for diverse organizations.• • Develop tailored financial strategies to ensure compliance, liquidity, and long-term growth in volatile markets.
- Milpark Radiology Incorporated,Fiancial officerHEALTH AND WELLNESSJanuary 2007 - February 2025 (18 years and 1 month)Johannesburg, South AfricaFulfilled the role of the CFO, whilst not being appointed to the Board of Directors due to legal limitations of my not being a doctorLead capital equipment acquisition and technology implementation projects.Spearheaded comprehensive capital allocation strategies and growth planning initiatives, resulting in optimized and enhanced operational efficiency by 8.5% year on year.Verify and approve departmental purchases, design and manage stock control measures, and direct all fixed and financial assets leading to overall departmental cost reductions and appropriate and timeous order processing.Responsibility for the entire HR, staff training and payroll function, assuring that the staff knowledge base is appropriate, reducing queries from staff and revenue authorities by 88%.Supervised daily operations involving administrative staff and radiographers established clear guidelines which enhanced task completion ratesEstablished a structured framework for weekly check-in meetings focused on addressing obstacles facedSupervise financial accounting activities and manage company accounts.Present and obtain Board authorization for budgets and cash flow requirements.Coordinated comprehensive management of medical insurance and retirement funding programs; implemented new tracking systems that increased efficiency by reducing errors to less than 1 % monthly with zero delaysCompiled and submitted comprehensive financial reports to over 9 internal departments and external stakeholders monthly; improving response times by 15%.Actively engaged in VAT and taxation planningAnalyze the feasibility of capital expenditure and submit weekly and monthly reports to the Board of Directors and determine critical measurement performance criteria.Compliance with statutory compliance mandates, and statistical and reporting requirements.Ensure operational quality of the IT network, including backup, reducing errors, downtime and system failure.
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Education
- Post Graduate DiplomaUniversity of WitwatersrandPost Graduate Diploma
- Master of Business administration (MBA)University of PretoriaMaster of Business administration (MBA)