Mickel Swiegers

I’m a finance and operations professional with 12+ years across international trade finance, financial management, and cross-border program operations in South Africa and Southeast Asia.

As an International Program Manager / Coordinator, I directed strategic and operational planning for international training and academic programs, managing budgets and financial reporting to track ROI. I led cross-functional, multi-national teams and partnered with international stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations and reporting requirements. I also built crisis-management and risk-mitigation protocols to maintain continuity in a remote, cross-border environment.

In my Finance / Export & Import Manager role, I owned budgeting and multi-frequency financial reporting, drove internal audits and control improvements, and supported profitability through cost-saving opportunities. I managed end-to-end import and export operations—from customs clearance and documentation to tariffs, duties, freight negotiations, and trade compliance—and I led the rollout of core financial systems (SAP, Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho) to improve reporting speed and accuracy. I’m currently completing an MBA and I bring a hands-on, risk-aware, process-driven approach to teams that need clarity, compliance, and reliable execution.