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Mayur Govender

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Finance Director at City Logistics who transformed finance operations with RPA and modernised treasury visibility.

Australia

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At City Logistics, I lead Finance, Payroll and Procurement across a logistics portfolio exceeding R3.1 billion in annual revenue. I present monthly Board packs and advise executive forums on performance, risks and opportunities.

I’ve led finance transformation using SAP Business One, Power BI and automation. My work has included enterprise RPA/BOT initiatives, redesigned revenue reporting and controls, and a treasury platform for consolidated cash visibility.

Earlier at MASSDISCOUNTERS – WALMART GROUP, I managed retail planning across four departments and 121 stores, achieving 28% revenue growth within six months through improved forecasting, trading analysis and execution.

At KPMG, I progressed through audit and forensic roles, working on fraud and financial investigations and audits of listed financial institutions and private entities. I’m a CA(SA) and MBA graduate, and my leadership approach centres on learning, mentoring and helping people grow.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Director

Current

City Logistics

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Lead Finance, Payroll and Procurement for a national logistics portfolio exceeding R3.1 billion in annual revenue, reporting to the Group CFO and leading a 22-person team. Drive FP&A, treasury, finance transformation, and integration of acquired businesses.

SAP Business One Power BI Robotic Process Automation Bot Automation Financial Planning And Analysis Treasury Management Procurement Leadership Board Reporting

General Manager - Finance

City Logistics

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)

Held group financial accountability for a portfolio exceeding R2.4 billion in annual revenue, leading an 18-person finance team. Managed reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, and financial integration of acquired businesses.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Statutory Reporting SAP Business One Team Leadership

Group Financial Manager

City Logistics

Sep 2014 - Sep 2022 (8 years)

Progressed through increasingly senior group finance responsibilities across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, audit, tax, systems, and team leadership. Built strong operational finance partnership in a complex logistics environment.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Audit Tax SAP Business One Team Leadership

Retail Planner

Massdiscounters - Walmart Group

May 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 3 months)

Managed planning for four departments across 121 stores and a portfolio of approximately R260 million, covering sales, margin, inventory, budgets, and forecasts. Achieved 28% revenue growth within six months through improved forecasting and trading analysis.

Retail Planning Forecasting Inventory Management Margin Analysis Supplier Collaboration

Forensic Manager

KPMG

Nov 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 5 months)

Led end-to-end fraud and financial investigations for corporate and public-sector clients, including scoping, transactional analysis, interviews, evidence management, and reporting. Managed and coached a team of five and maintained senior client relationships.

Forensic Accounting Fraud Investigation Transaction analysis Evidence Management Team Leadership

Audit Supervisor

KPMG

Jan 2010 - Nov 2010 (10 months)

Led audits of listed financial institutions and private entities, managing teams of up to seven across planning, execution, review, and completion. Managed risk assessments, audit strategy, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

Audit Risk Assessment IFRS Team Leadership Stakeholder Management

Audit Clerk

KPMG

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Completed SAICA training articles across financial services and corporate clients, developing strong foundations in audit, IFRS, internal controls, risk, and client management.

Audit IFRS Internal Controls Risk Management Client Management