Mike Wightman

Background

About Mike Wightman

Professional Accountant (SA),(UK) AFA MIPA and CPA (TA) with extensive experience in Leadership roles, Financial and Management Accounting and Cost Controller within Commercial Departments of large multi-national companies listed on the Johannesburg, London, New York, and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Able to provide vision, give direction and inspire others to deliver on the organizational mandate. Successful in initiating, planning, managing and monitoring specific outputs to achieve the desired objectives. Proficient in initiating organizational transformation and change management to implement new initiatives and improve service delivery commitments. Ability to logically analyze, strategically compile, interpret and present financial information to all stakeholders. Able to compile and manage large budgets, forecasts, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes. Active monitoring contracts relating to goods or service deliverables, performance tracking, effectiveness, procurement trends ensuring the organization’s objectives are achieved and maintained. Core Competencies Ability to work, lead and develop successful financial teams. Capacity to handle complex assignments effectively through task orientated organization and delegation together with logical and strategical decision-making skills. Aptitude to work independently with minimal supervision or as a team member. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Diligent, meticulous and ethical. Communication and leadership skills Ability to communicate effectively, build and maintain relationships internally and externally to develop strategic partnerships. Provide timely advice at all levels of management. Proactive leadership style, which is flexible and adaptive to manage and lead individuals and teams to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to manage and encourage people, to achieve their potential.