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stephan breunissen

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Financial Manager at Ultimate Produce, building finance controls and reporting for a citrus export business.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm ready for the next stage in a successful career and look forward to making a significant contribution in every position I'm put in.

At Ultimate Produce, I established financial processes and controls from the ground up for a citrus export business. I prepare management accounts and board reporting, and build financial models for budgeting and operational planning.

I also manage producer reconciliations and settlements, accounting for shipments, sales proceeds, and related costs. I analyze export profitability and support cash flow and working capital planning.

Previously, at Suiderland Plase, I prepared IFRS-aligned working papers, developed Excel models for financial analysis, and supported budgeting and cost control. My earlier roles at Suit Supply (NL) and Mazars Netherlands and South Africa included financial control, audit, and financial reporting work.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Manager

Current

Ultimate Produce

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Built and implemented all financial processes and controls from the ground up. Managed full day-to-day financial operations within a citrus export environment.

Financial Management Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management VAT Tax Compliance Audit Coordination Financial Reporting Excel Reconciliations

Regional Accountant

Suiderland Plase

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted internal control verifications and stock take verifications. Prepared monthly income statement variance reports and posted correcting journal entries.

Internal Controls Stock Take Variance Analysis Journal Entries Intercompany Billing Budgeting Capex Tracking IFRS Excel Financial Reporting

Financial Controller

Suit Supply (NL)

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)

Reviewed monthly financial statement specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy. Set up and maintained IFRS 16 leases across all countries and entities.

IFRS 16 Financial Reporting Lease Accounting Asset Management External Audits Management Reporting Process Improvement Automation

Assistant

Mazars Netherlands

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Audited a variety of clients in the insurance, property, retail, real estate, manufacturing, and hospitality industries. Evaluated financial reporting against IFRS and NL GAAP standards.

Audit IFRS Dutch GAAP Financial Reporting Review audit procedures

Audit Associate

Mazars South Africa

Feb 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Provided assurance and advisory services to clients in various industries. Evaluated financial reporting against IFRS, IFRS for SME, and US GAAP standards.