I am a senior finance professional with over 25 years of experience in group finance, shared services, multi-country operations, audits, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and systems implementation. I have a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams, supporting executive leadership, and managing financial complexity in fast-growing, acquisitive environments, with strong exposure to Africa-wide operations and international reporting structures. I am seeking 100% remote, part-time, outsourced, or hourly engagements to broaden my experience and apply strategic finance expertise to subcontracting roles within general accounting and office administration. I am fully remote-ready and comfortable partnering across time zones, with fluency in English and Afrikaans and experience collaborating with international stakeholders.

Anita De Jager

I am a senior finance professional with over 25 years of experience in group finance, shared services, multi-country operations, audits, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and systems implementation. I have a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams, supporting executive leadership, and managing financial complexity in fast-growing, acquisitive environments, with strong exposure to Africa-wide operations and international reporting structures. I am seeking 100% remote, part-time, outsourced, or hourly engagements to broaden my experience and apply strategic finance expertise to subcontracting roles within general accounting and office administration. I am fully remote-ready and comfortable partnering across time zones, with fluency in English and Afrikaans and experience collaborating with international stakeholders.

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I am a senior finance professional with over 25 years of experience in group finance, shared services, multi-country operations, audits, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and systems implementation. I have a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams, supporting executive leadership, and managing financial complexity in fast-growing, acquisitive environments, with strong exposure to Africa-wide operations and international reporting structures.
I am seeking 100% remote, part-time, outsourced, or hourly engagements to broaden my experience and apply strategic finance expertise to subcontracting roles within general accounting and office administration. I am fully remote-ready and comfortable partnering across time zones, with fluency in English and Afrikaans and experience collaborating with international stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Bookkeeper at E.W. Balderson Inc (Stockbrokers)
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1983
Gained early financial and stock exchange exposure
Medical Clerk at BRENTHURST DISPENSARY – BRENTHURST CLINIC
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Computerised patient, theatre, and doctor accounts; exposure to hospital and pharmacy billing systems
Manager: Finance & Administration at LIBERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
Full financial function for asset management business; Supervised 6 bookkeepers and 1 cashbook clerk; Supported executive directors with financial reporting and controls
Owner / Freelance Accountant at OWN ACCOUNTING PRACTICE / PART-TIME ENGAGEMENTS
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2010
Provided accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management services to multiple SMEs while operating a home-based practice. Selected Clients: Roris Machining / Böhler Uddeholm (Isando) (2008–2010); Steel merchant and manufacturer; Part-time Bookkeeper; Reported to Divisional Manager
Group Finance Manager at SEIDOR ONE (PTY) LTD
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2026
Lead and oversee Shared Services Finance Team across multiple African regions; full responsibility for group accounting, reporting, compliance, and audits; ensure statutory, tax, and secretarial compliance across jurisdictions; manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning; provide strategic financial support to MDs and regional leadership; drive system improvements, standardisation, and internal controls; support acquisitions and changes in shareholding; liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and international stakeholders; regular travel to regions to strengthen governance

Education

BCompt at UNISA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
CFA Membership at CFA Institute
January 1, 1993 - May 5, 2026
AIC – Women in Management Programme at AIC
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
MBBCh (Medicine) – University of the Witwatersrand (5 years completed) at University of the Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Matric with Exemption at High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

BCompt
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
CFA Membership
January 1, 1993 - May 5, 2026
AIC – Women in Management Programme
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
MBBCh (Medicine) – University of the Witwatersrand (5 years completed)
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services