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Arthur Chari

@arthurchari

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Chartered management accountant driving financial efficiency, automation, and strategic decision-making.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead process automation, enhance financial reporting, mentor teams and deliver strategic insights for executive decision-making.

I am a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and FMVA-certified finance leader with 18 years of experience in management accounting, financial control and finance business partnering. I specialise in strategic planning, budgeting, internal controls and management reporting.

I have a proven track record of automating financial processes, optimising working capital and improving month-end reporting through tools such as Power BI, Power Query and Microsoft Dynamics 365. I deliver timely cash flow forecasting, scenario analysis and consolidated accounting for subsidiaries and associates.

I lead and mentor high-performance finance teams, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, payroll checks, audit planning and tax filings, while ensuring robust internal controls and accurate reconciliations. I prepare management packs and present insights to executive and management committees to support data-driven decisions.

I am focused on continuous process improvement, financial modelling and providing actionable analysis that reduces cycle times and improves reporting consistency. I bring strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to align finance with strategic organisational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Manager

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The Aurum Institute

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Lead a team of financial accountants and management accountants to oversee month-end close, cashflow forecasting and working capital management, automating processes (Power BI, Power Query) to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.

Financial Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power BI Power Query IFRS

Finance Business Partner

Alexander Forbes

Oct 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 5 months)

Owned management reporting and forecasting for the services platform, delivering board-level packs and actionable insights to support executive decision-making and optimise cost performance.

Management Accounting Forecasting Board Reporting FP&A Stakeholder Management Financial Analysis

Management Accountant

Alexander Forbes

Jul 2008 - Sep 2015 (7 years 2 months)

Managed budgeting, forecasts and balance sheet reconciliations, developed cost models and a financial buffer strategy that delivered material client savings and improved budget consolidation for executive approval.

Budgeting Forecasting Reconciliations Management Reporting Financial Analysis

Senior Fund Accountant

Alexander Forbes

Mar 2004 - Jun 2008 (4 years 3 months)

Performed fund accounting functions supporting client portfolios, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation across fund structures.

Reconciliations Financial Reporting Client Servicing & Compliance NAV Calculation

Fund Accountant

Hollard

Nov 2002 - Feb 2004 (1 year 3 months)

Handled fund accounting and reporting tasks for investment portfolios, maintaining accuracy in financial records and supporting operational processes.

Reporting Reconciliations Regulatory Compliance