Hendrien Badenhorst
Nelspruit
Summary
As a charismatic and determined financial professional with great ambitions and an intense passion for agriculture and finance, I strive to eliminate any boundaries that are set by my comfort zone. I embrace and enjoy challenges as I view them as opportunities for growth and believe that any challenge can be overcome through hard work, determination and self discipline. I believe that taking risks is essential for growth, as it acts as a motivator to work harder. As an extroverted individual I have a proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with colleagues and clients and thoroughly enjoy working with people.
Senior financial management professional with proven record of driving financial strategies and optimizing operations for maximum profitability. Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and risk management. Adept at fostering collaborative teams and adapting to evolving business needs while ensuring consistent, results-driven performance. Recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and unwavering reliability in high-stakes environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Manager
Uluhlata Agri (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, bankers, and tax authorities to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Mentored junior staff members to elevate their skills and understanding of complex financial concepts.
- Evaluated merger and acquisition opportunities through rigorous due diligence processes that informed executive decisionmaking.
- Enhanced financial decision-making by developing comprehensive financial reports and analyses.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Oversaw the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring actual performance against projections to guide adjustments as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful execution of business initiatives and optimization of financial performance.
- Delivered accurate revenue forecasts based on historical data analysis combined with market trends insights.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, effectively managing procurement costs without compromising quality or service levels.
- Provided insightful recommendations on potential investment opportunities, supporting informed business decisions.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
CIMA/SAPIA Trainee
Steinberg en Kie
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for holistic financial management of clients, this included payroll, EMP201, EMP501, VAT calculations, VAT201 submissions as well as the setting up of budgets, calculation and evaluation of variances from actual to budgeted performance and the preparation of monthly management reports and annual financial statements.
- Reallocation to the CIMA/SAICA department after my first year resulted in compilation, review, analysis and presentation of complex financial statements for companies in group structures that operate mainly in the agricultural industry. This role included complete independent communication with clients with great emphasis placed on strong relationship retention.
CIMA Clerk
Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for mentoring, tutoring and acting as an intermediary between senior lecturers and Bcom Management Accounting Honours students. This included setting up lesson plans, working through study content, marking tests and helping to bridge the gap between respected academics and students trying to understand complex study material.
Education
MEMBERSHIP -
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
11-2024
Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA
12.2023
Honours in Management Accounting - undefined
Stellenbosch University
12.2020
Bachelor's degree - Management Accounting
Stellenbosch University
12.2019
IEB Matric certificate -
Uplands College
12.2016
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Coordination and Planning
- Data Management and Interpretation
- Critical thinking and Problem solving
- Setting up of budgets
- Identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective measures
- Preparation of cost reports and cost accounting
- Cash flow management
- Cost control
- Revenue recognition
- Investment strategies
- Stakeholder management
- Tax planning
- Capital budgeting
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Staff training
- Accounting management
- Process implementation
- Management accounting
Certification
- Professional Accountant (SA)
- CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant (Part -Qualified)
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
Willem, Steinberg, willem@sberg.co.za, 082 824 4529, Steinberg en Kie
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling (Mostly African country's), Finding new business ventures, Learning more about regenerative agriculture and precision farming, Caring for and collecting orchids, Birding
Accomplishments
- Member of the International Golden Key society, Stellenbosch University
- Recieved Deans credits for six academic subjects , Stellenbosch University
- 81% aggregate in my final year of undergraduate studies , Stellenbosch University
- 73.4% aggregate in my second year of undergraduate studies , Stellenbosch University
Timeline
Senior Financial Manager
Uluhlata Agri (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
CIMA/SAPIA Trainee
Steinberg en Kie
01.2022 - Current
CIMA Clerk
Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - 12.2021
Honours in Management Accounting - undefined
Stellenbosch University
MEMBERSHIP -
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA
Bachelor's degree - Management Accounting
Stellenbosch University
IEB Matric certificate -
Uplands College
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