Well-rounded Chartered Accountant (SA) with a diverse skill set and strong leadership abilities. A skilled accountant and experienced CFO, with expertise in business administration, accountancy, taxation, internal controls, corporate law, property law, property management, property administration, human resources and information technology. Innovate and creative problem-solver with an aptitude for numbers and analysis, proficient in the use of technology, data and computer software, combined with a sound commercial background. Trusted ‘go-to-guy’ that has been tasked many times throughout career with taking charge of a crisis, a crucial project or a collapse in systems, processes or entire department. Experienced and highly-capable commercial property professional and accomplished developer: • Formidable track record managing multi-billion rand property portfolios; • Distressed property expert with history of turning around challenging and problematic buildings; • Specialist in refurbishing or redeveloping old, derelict, non-compliant and underperforming property; • Unique experience, knowledge and know-how to bring about substantial cost savings on refurbishment and redevelopment projects, especially when dealing with high-rise office buildings. • Specialist in government leasing, tender submission and public supply-chain regulations; • Competent in the fields of architecture, quantity surveying, town-planning, project management, construction management and mechanical building services; • Capable of managing in-house portfolio management, facilities management, construction, maintenance and built-environment consultants. Skilled property valuer, well-respected by external auditors, bankers and professional valuers.