Prudence Adams

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About Prudence Adams

Accomplished and client-centric financial professional with more than 25 years of experience performing various roles within various finance departments. Extensive work experience in the accounting environment across various industries, the payroll environment as well as project and systems accounting, equipping me with varied skills and the ability to work with various individuals with diverse backgrounds. A conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I am flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others.The following key competencies describe my work ethic; •Leadership ability•Strategic thinking•Good influencing skills, sound judgement, diagnostic and analytical ability with good attention to detail. •Resilient and able to cope well with tight deadlines.•I have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I am keen to work for a company with a great reputation and high profile.•Passionate about my profession, possess good IT skills as well as excellent people skills, with a keen eye for detail.Highlights of my experience include the following;•Initiated a project to automate the monthly commissions process, •Implementation and setup of a REMCO (Remuneration Committee) This further improved controls around payroll and remuneration structures•Masterminded and implemented a payroll system at Warwick Wealth which resulted in a saving of +/- per annum. Implemented controls and procedures for the effective running of the payroll.•Implemented a new billing procedure which resulted in a higher level of accuracy, reduced debtors days faster inflow of funds and reducing the interest paid on overdraft.•Introduced and implemented monthly detailed revenue reports.•Implemented a system of internal control in my previous role at 24.com resulting in 100% pass rate in internal audits.•Compiled standard operating procedures for 24.com as well as a few companies under the Media 24 umbrella.•Voluntarily compiled financials for offshore Hedge funds at JP Morgan.•Treasurer for The Tygerberg Mountain bike club from 2011 to 2014 - A voluntary position ensuring that •Worked as a volunteer for The ABSA Cape Epic in March 2013 and 2014.I am passionate about the outdoors and nature; I enjoy keeping fit and being active. Community upliftment is very close to my heart, and I have had the privilege of contributing to the success of a few social upliftment projects. Currently volunteer as a surf coach for the Roxy Davis Foundation.I look forward to discussing more detail with regards to my background with you.