Anthony Sikanadze

Financial Specialist

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JohannesburgMember since March 17, 2026

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Results-driven Finance professional with 9+ years of experience optimizing revenue streams, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable financial systems. Proven expertise in identifying control weaknesses across multi-functional environments, conducting investigative audits, and partnering with leadership to strengthen compliance and operational resilience. Demonstrated track record of translating complex audit findings into actionable recommendations that enhance organizational efficiency and accountability.

Passionate about building independent assurance functions that serve as trusted partners in continuous improvement.

Experience

Revenue Specialist Manager Regional (Africa) at MARSH (2021-01 – Present)

Designed and led comprehensive audit reviews of billing and revenue systems, for employee benefits, insurance policies and contract revenue, across Africa and EMEA operations, identifying control gaps in a $50M+ revenue environment
Conducted risk-based financial audits of payment processing, collections, and revenue recognition, resulting in recovery of $1M+ in lost revenue through identification and remediation of billing control deficiencies
Executed end-to-end audit projects: scoping complex multi-currency transactions, fieldwork coordination, detailed findings documentation, and follow-up on remediation actions
Assessed effectiveness of internal controls across multiple functions: Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Client Servicing, providing independent assurance on control design, operating effectiveness and maximizing investment funds
Ensured financial reporting compliance across 8 business units, including regulatory requirements for multi-country operations
Provided oversight of fixed assets management and intercompany reconciliations, strengthening financial control environment
Partnered with leadership to develop and implement process improvements that reduced control risk, including redesigned collections systems improving cash flow by 15%
Conducted investigative audits into billing discrepancies, analyzing transaction patterns and identifying systemic control weaknesses
Executed workflow audits across revenue and collections functions, mapping current-state processes and designing improved control points
Documented detailed audit findings and provided clear, actionable recommendations for management implementation
Served as primary liaison for high-value accounts, ensuring compliance and retention through tailored financial controls oversight
Partnered with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations) to understand business processes and design effective controls
Managed investor and stakeholder relations regarding financial controls, building confidence in organizational governance
Chaired Finance Executive Committee meetings, presenting audit insights and control recommendations to senior leadership
Led full accounting function and operations for 8 business units (financial statements, transaction operations, reconciliations and reporting), designing and implementing standardized accounting controls and processes, and business analysis on profitability and KPI's
Re-designed collections system that improved cash flow by 15%, reducing overdue accounts
Supervised 9 payroll administrators and chaired Finance Exco meetings, aligning budgets with strategic goals
Performed Interim CFO duties for 6 months
Audited intercompany transactions and streamlined consolidation processes, improving accuracy and reducing reconciliation time
Developed and monitored debtor collection controls, redesigning invoicing workflows and implementing automated payment reminder systems, boosting collections by 15%
Established compliance and control frameworks for multi-entity environment, ensuring consistent financial reporting standards

Financial Manager at ALLMED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (2020-01 – 2021-01)

Led full accounting function and operations for 8 business units (financial statements, transaction operations, reconciliations and reporting), designing and implementing standardized accounting controls and processes, and business analysis on profitability and KPI's
Re-designed collections system that improved cash flow by 15%, reducing overdue accounts
Supervised 9 payroll administrators and chaired Finance Exco meetings, aligning budgets with strategic goals
Performed Interim CFO duties for 6 months
Audited intercompany transactions and streamlined consolidation processes, improving accuracy and reducing reconciliation time
Developed and monitored debtor collection controls, redesigning invoicing workflows and implementing automated payment reminder systems, boosting collections by 15%
Established compliance and control frameworks for multi-entity environment, ensuring consistent financial reporting standards

Financial Accountant at HALLS FINANCIAL SERVICES (2016-01 – 2019-01)

Managed full accounting functions for 4 business units, and debtors and creditors functions
Handled SARS (Corporate Tax), PAYE and UIF submissions
Maintained 80% premium collection rate and 100% creditor payment rate
Executed daily accounting functions with emphasis on control accuracy and documentation
Monitored financial reporting controls, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close processes
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational financial control policies
Supported management in understanding and improving control effectiveness across accounting operations

Project Manager (CONTRACTOR) at FITNESS UNIVERSE INC (2018-01 – 2023-01)

Secured corporate endorsements, increasing annual revenue by 120% over 5 years
Built and managed social media platforms, integrating SEO and analytics tools to double online engagement
Orchestrated large-scale fitness events, catering for participants, spectators, stakeholders and staff members
Managed full accounting functions for 4 business units, designing and maintaining control structures across accounting operations
Directed debtors and creditors functions, establishing control protocols for payment processing and credit management
Ensured regulatory compliance with SARS tax requirements, PAYE administration, and UIF submissions across South African operations