SeeAnne Ramsuran

Strategic and commercially focused Group Finance Manager with experience across multi-entity and international operations, including exposure to markets in Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mauritius). Proven ability to lead finance teams, drive operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality financial insights that support executive decision-making. Strong expertise in financial reporting, compliance, cross-border operations, and business partnering, with a track record of improving controls and supporting scalable growth in complex environments.

Group Finance Manager at Auria Senior Living (2023-07 – Present)

Lead, manage and develop the finance team with full ownership of monthly financial close process, management accounts preparation, compliance oversight, and strategic financial support.

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team, including review of outputs, performance management, and upskilling
• Take full ownership of the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the trial balance
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis, per-unit costing, and performance insights
• Oversee and review VAT, PAYE, and tax compliance, including provisional tax and SARS submissions
• Manage and control the full payment cycle, including approval and release of payments
• Oversee debtors and creditors functions, ensuring strong working capital management
• Manage group payroll function, including review and posting
• Review intercompany transactions, recharges, and reconciliations across entities
• Drive cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and funding requirements
• Lead budget preparation and forecasting processes, working closely with operational teams
• Oversee group consolidations and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) preparation
• Support board reporting, EXCO insights, and strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with SARS, CIPC, and regulatory requirements
• Act as key liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders
• Support new developments, acquisitions, and special projects, including financial modelling and analysis

Financial Manager at JHI / Excellerate (Liberty Portfolio) (2021-07 – 2023-06)

Managed full financial function for a R500m+ property portfolio, leading FP&A and transforming the finance team from transactional processing to analytical business partnering.

• Managed full financial function for a R500m+ property portfolio, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Led financial planning & analysis (FP&A), providing strategic insights to support business decisions
• Transformed finance team from transactional processing to analytical business partnering
• Delivered Net Property Income (NPI) reporting, including detailed variance analysis and client reporting
• Maintained full balance sheet control, including reconciliations, intercompany accounts, and fixed asset registers
• Managed month-end and year-end processes, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines
• Reviewed and submitted VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Managed cash flow, working capital, and distributions to investors (incl. Stanlib structures)
• Led audit processes (internal & external), ensuring full compliance and timely delivery
• Presented financial results at MANCO and client meetings
• Managed credit control, billings, and revenue processes, improving collection cycles
• Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting, including quarterly presentations to stakeholders
• Strengthened controls, policies, and governance frameworks across the portfolio
• Drove automation, data integrity, and reporting improvements

Finance Executive at Nead Logics (Pty) Ltd (2020-12 – 2021-06)

Provided financial oversight across multi-country operations in Southern Africa, delivering variance analysis and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provided financial oversight across multi-country operations (SA, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mauritius)
• Delivered variance analysis and financial insights to support executive decision-making
• Partnered with operations, IT, and sales to align financial strategy with business objectives
• Ensured compliance with SOX, MICS, and cross-border regulatory requirements
• Identified cost-saving opportunities and improved resource utilisation and profitability
• Supported long-term planning through trend analysis and forecasting

Group Properties Accountant at Italtile Ceramics (Pty) Ltd (2014-12 – 2020-11)

Led SAP RE-FX implementation and managed group reporting, consolidations, budgeting, tax compliance, and Annual Financial Statements preparation.

• Led implementation of SAP RE-FX, including system rollout, training, and data integrity controls
• Managed group reporting, consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting
• Produced board reports, management packs, and financial analysis
• Performed tax calculations (provisional, deferred tax) and liaised with SARS and BDO
• Managed audit processes and stakeholder engagement
• Delivered cash flow planning, capex analysis, and forex management
• Prepared Annual Financial Statements and supporting schedules

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (CTA) in Accounting Sciences – Milpark Education

BCom Honours in Financial Management – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences in Accounting Sciences – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2018-12)

Bachelor of Accountancy (BCom) in Financial Management – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Certificate in Business Management in Business Management – City Property In-House Development Programme (2007-12)

High School Diploma – Effingham Secondary School (2001-12)