Brenda Naidu

Accomplished Group Financial Manager with 20+ years’ experience in financial management, audit, risk, compliance, and internal controls. Proven record of leading national and cross-border finance teams, driving compliance with IFRS and statutory frameworks, and delivering accurate financial reporting for executive decision-making.

Successfully managed financial operations across seven South African branches and one

Namibian subsidiaries, overseeing budgets, audits, and reporting packs with combined turnovers exceeding R1.985 billion. Recognised for strategic leadership, business partnering, and transformation initiatives, with expertise in BBBEE scorecards, ESG reporting, and organisational development.

Respected for integrity, stakeholder engagement, and analytical acumen, I excel at streamlining processes, mitigating risks, and mentoring high-performing teams to support both financial strength and sustainable business growth.

Group Financial Manager - April 22 to Current

Lead national finance, HR, payroll, creditors, and debtors teams across South

Africa and Namibia, managing financial operations for 7 branches and 1

subsidiary.

Delivered accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs and board submissions, providing critical insights for executive decision-making.

Directed annual external audits, Bidvest group audits, and internal audit functions, reducing audit findings by 25% through strengthened internal controls.

Oversaw treasury, cash flow, VAT, payroll, and statutory returns, ensuring 100%

compliance with Finance and Treasury legislation.

Optimised BBBEE scorecard and ESG reporting, improving corporate compliance rating.

Conducted branch reviews and subsidiary reporting, ensuring financial alignment with business strategy.

Implemented staff development programs and performance incentives,

resulting in improved team efficiency and reduced turnover.

Accountant

Jan 2010 to Mar 2022

Managed full accounting function, including month-end and year-end closures, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, and income tax.

Supported business leaders with financial insights, forecasts, and budgets,

contributing to improved cost control and profitability.

Coordinated internal and external audits, strengthening compliance and governance.

Implemented and enhanced internal controls, reducing operational risk exposure.

Supervised finance and admin teams, ensuring accurate outputs and developing staff capability for succession planning.

Promoted from Assistant Accountant to Accountant to Group Financial

Manager, reflecting consistent high performance and leadership growth.

Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree Completed 2016

University of South Africa

Matriculation Exemption Completed 1991

MH Joosub Technical High School