Martine Cecily Todd

Partnered with MultiChoice sales by preparing monthly financial and marketing reports with variance commentary for management. Produced forecasts and budgets, performed balance sheet reconciliations, supported capital budgeting, and approved accounts payable processes and internal controls.

Assessed clients’ financial situations and provided in-depth financial guidance to support long-term planning. Managed reconciliations, reviewed leases and accounting transactions, and advised customers on investments and impairment/going-concern considerations.

Created and reconciled internal and external inventory and produced monthly financial packs with commentary. Built budgets with variance reporting, conducted risk assessments, and managed client portfolios to develop financial plans and strategies.

Generated balance sheet reconciliations across GAAP and IFRS ledgers for a group of companies covering 2018–2022. Compiled subsidiary annual financial statements, cleared suspense accounts, supported audits, and performed risk assessments and reconciliation documentation.

Prepared and presented monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, and developed budgets with variance reporting by cost centre. Managed AP/AR and cash flow/FX activities, supported tax filings (IRS, franchise and sales tax), and produced KPI staff reports and guidance on strategic financial direction.

Produced month-end management and tax packs, including bank and cash preparation and reconciliations of general ledgers and balances. Managed cash flow, prepared forecasts and budgeting, handled payroll and compliance, and served as audit liaison for queries and documentation.

Managed budgets, forecasting, monthly journals, and the preparation of financial statements supported by fixed asset register maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations. Oversaw taxation compliance (Income Tax, STC, VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF), managed a finance team, and strengthened internal controls to improve profitability.

Managed cash flow through online banking payments and supported accounts receivable and accounts payable processing. Handled monthly budgets and variance reporting, processed journals and asset purchases/write-offs, ran payroll administration for a 200-person workforce, and supported SARS e-filing and audit documentation.

Produced monthly income statements and balance sheets, and supported year-end audit preparation including journal posting and ledger closure/review. Forecasted revenues and expenditures, managed cash records, reconciled intercompany loan accounts, and compiled VAT returns and related royalty/media fee reporting.

Prepared holding company management accounts on Hyperion in line with generally accepted accounting principles and supported corporate governance reporting. Managed AP/AR, lease hire and hire purchase contracts, reviewed junior work for accuracy, and communicated with auditors.

Prepared monthly management accounts and performed general ledger analysis with a focus on cost accounting for food and beverage. Controlled accounts payable/receivable, managed banking and cashbook reconciliations, handled a complete payroll function for 100 employees, and supported investment and lease hire/tax reporting.

Provided accounting and financial consulting services, including annual financial statement preparation, tax calculations, and general ledger analysis. Supported business formation with statutory advice, prepared supporting schedules, and managed investments, inventory, and asset amortization.

Prepared balance sheets and financial statements across multiple industries and maintained trial balances and ledgers/subsidiary books. Managed accounting for investments and stock movements, supported hire purchase and leasing accounting, and assisted with tax and compliance activities including PAYE/SDL/UIF.

Set up audit files, prepared supporting working papers and schedules, and assisted senior auditors with validation of key financial statement components. Conducted due diligence activities, supported fraud investigations and accounting systems review, and performed physical verification of fixed assets.

Completed Certified Advanced Data Analysis Studies at the University of Cape Town. The training strengthened skills in financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, financial modelling, and financial statement analysis.

Earned an ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certificate to support professional accounting and finance expertise.

Completed O'Level & A'Level studies at St John High School.