David Hardcastle
@davidhardcastle
Not a "general finance person who dabbles in IT." I design, fix, and govern financial nervous systems of businesses.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance and data systems architect with deep experience designing, migrating and optimising ERP and BI solutions across multi-entity, multi-currency environments. I have led accounting system implementations, data warehouse and reporting projects, and delivered process automation and internal control frameworks for clients across Africa and the US.
As a practical problem-solver and business partner, I combine hands-on SQL, ETL and Power BI expertise with finance, audit and governance knowledge to produce reliable executive dashboards, improve operational efficiency and remediate system health issues. I have run my own consultancy and served as Financial & Systems Director, delivering measurable system stabilisation, reporting improvements and cross-border implementations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director
C2G Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Oct 2010 - Present (15 years 8 months)
Founded and led a business and data solutions practice delivering ERP design, data warehouse implementations, BI reporting, Excel automation and finance systems support for SMB and enterprise clients.
Financial and Systems Director
RCP Ventures Africa
Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)
Led design, implementation and maintenance of financial and IT systems for African operations across manufacturing, poultry and asset-holding companies, overseeing systems for multi-country operations.
Systems and Compliance Manager
Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd
May 2003 - Sep 2010 (7 years 4 months)
Designed and maintained financial accounting systems and internal controls across international operations, led internal audits and fraud investigations, and supported board reporting and budgeting for a 10-country portfolio.
Client Assistance / Forensic Specialist
KPMG Durban
Jan 2002 - May 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Provided client assistance to owner-managed businesses and supported forensic engagements and special business advisory projects within the KPMG Durban practice.
Articled Clerk
David Goldstein Chartered Accountants
Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)
Completed articled clerk responsibilities including accounting, statutory compliance and client bookkeeping across varied small-to-medium clients.
Courier and Admin Assistant
Forwarding African Transport Services CC
Jan 1996 - Present (30 years 5 months)
Provided courier and general administrative support duties in an early role supporting office operations and logistics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AIBM
Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Management
Grade: Cum Laude (93%)
Diploma in Financial Management (Dip. AIBM) completed in 2007 with cum laude (93%).
Linpark High School
Matric Exemption, General Secondary Education
Activities and societies: Prefect; Deputy House Captain; Karate provincial and national colours
Completed Matric with matric exemption in 1995.
Unisa
Bachelor of Accounting Science, Accounting/Accounting Science
B.Compt. (Bachelor of Accounting Science) studies with four credits remaining; currently not completed and no plan to finish.
Sage (Alchemex) / Sage Evolution certifications
Professional Certifications, Business Intelligence / Accounting Systems
Professional certification(s) in Sage Intelligence (Alchemex) and Sage Evolution for consultancy, business partner and training roles.
Microsoft Learn / Various training providers
Professional Training / Certificates, Data & Software Development
Completed multiple Microsoft Learn modules and technical courses in Power BI, .NET, T-SQL, C# and related technologies (transcript annexed).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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