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Hugo Kilian

@hugokilian

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Experienced financial manager specializing in management reporting, budgeting and internal controls.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead finance teams, drive budgeting/reporting excellence, strengthen controls, and contribute to strategic, sustainable growth.

I am a seasoned financial manager with broad industry experience and a B.Tech in Internal Auditing, focused on delivering timely, actionable management financial statements and driving cost efficiencies. I lead finance teams, manage audit relationships, and implement robust systems and controls to ensure IFRS for SMEs compliance.

Throughout my career I have prepared annual budgets, performed variance analysis, managed weekly cashflow forecasting at group level, and overseen B-BBEE strategy and verification. I have hands-on experience with ERP and reporting tools, audit pack preparation, and foreign exchange contract management.

I am an innovative, energetic leader who mentors staff, chairs disciplinary hearings, and participates in executive strategy processes to support sustainable business performance and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Manager

Current

Pool Transport

Oct 2011 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Managed full accounting functions and prepared monthly management financial statements, implemented controls and budgeting processes, and presented financials to directors to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting Internal Controls B BBEE Strategy

Accountant

GRW Engineering

Apr 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years 5 months)

Prepared management financial statements, managed weekly cash flow reporting and budgets, compiled annual audit packs, and reviewed compliance with internal controls.

Management Reporting Budgeting Internal Controls Power BI

Cost Accountant

Rainbow Farms (Pty) Ltd

Nov 2005 - Mar 2008 (2 years 4 months)

Implemented stock controls and standard procedures, performed costing and BOM reviews, and produced management, KPI and variance analysis reports for processing operations.

Cost Accounting BOM SOP Development KPIs Inventory Management

Trainee Accountant

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted trainee accounting tasks including audits and standard procedure updates, supporting client engagements and financial control reviews.

Audit Financial Control Accounting client support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Internal Auditing

1999 - 2002

Completed a B.Tech in Internal Auditing at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, graduating in 2002 with recognition as Best Student in the program.