Bianca van der Westhuizen

Financial Director at Kerridge Commercial Systems

Bianca van der Westhuizen has extensive experience in the financial field, starting with their role as a SAICA trainee at Grant Thornton South Africa from 2010 to 2015. During this time, they gained valuable skills in audit, client accounting, and financial statement preparation. Bianca also had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including those in the entertainment, mining, and media industries.

Following their traineeship, Bianca served as a Supervisor at Grant Thornton South Africa from 2015 to 2018, where they continued to contribute to the development of new procedures and features to enhance workflow. Bianca also provided training to new and existing staff and handled personnel issues within the department.

In 2018, Bianca transitioned to the role of Manager at BDO South Africa, where they furthered their experience in workflow enhancement, training, and personnel management.

Currently, Bianca holds the position of Group Financial Manager at Kerridge Commercial Systems since May 2019. In this role, they are responsible for providing and interpreting financial information, monitoring cash flows, formulating business plans, developing financial management mechanisms, conducting cost-reduction evaluations, and managing financial accounting systems. Bianca also develops relationships with external stakeholders, such as auditors, bankers, and regulatory organizations.

Overall, Bianca van der Westhuizen's work experience demonstrates a strong background in finance, accounting, and managerial roles, with a focus on improving processes and delivering effective financial solutions.

Bianca van der Westhuizen completed their Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika between 2011 and 2014. Their field of study was Accounting and Finance.

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  • Financial Director

    January, 2023 - present

  • Group Financial Manager

    May, 2019

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