Trevor Brukman

Seasoned Regional Finance Manager with over 28 years of experience in financial operations, staff leadership, and compliance in both public and corporate sectors. Proven ability to manage large finance departments, regional operations, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards. Known for enhancing financial controls, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting community-focused initiatives.

Deputy Treasurer Secretary / Financial Accountant at The Anglican Diocese of Port Elizabeth (2024-02 – Present)

Provide full financial oversight and reporting for 44 churches. Handle all financial administration including payroll, SARS eFiling, insurance, budgets, and reconciliations.

• Provide full financial oversight and reporting for 44 churches
• Handle Payroll, SARS eFiling, Insurance, Budgets, and Reconciliations and daily financial administration
• Manage Debtors, Creditors, and Fixed assets

Regional Finance Manager at South African Post Office (2006-11 – 2023-01)

Oversaw finance for 200 Post Office branches across Eastern Cape. Led multiple departments and managed large-scale cash disbursements and reconciliations. Directed 15 finance staff.

• Oversaw finance for 200 Post Office branches across Eastern Cape
• Led departments: Debtors, Creditors, Fixed Assets, Reconciliations
• Managed SASSA cash disbursements and Postbank reconciliations. Payments of 6 billions of rands per annum
• Ensured compliance with PFMA, risk management, and SLA's
• Directed 15 finance staff and developed SOP's for operations
• Early retired in January 2023, Voluntary Separation Package

Financial Systems Analyst / POS Integrator at South African Post Office (2003-06 – 2006-11)

Maintained financial interfaces between multiple systems and banks. Reconciled system integration accounts and provided technical support for national finance system issues.

• Maintained financial interfaces between Postlink, banks, Lotto & SAP
• Reconciled 11 system intergration clearing accounts and performed full-cycle testing
• Provided 2nd-line support and resolved national finance system issues

Debtors Clerk at South African Post Office (2001-01 – 2003-06)

Handled debt collection and credit control operations. Managed customer vetting and issued financial documentation.

• Handled debt collection, credit control and customer vetting of 1 Million of rands per month
• Issued credit notes, invoices and produced daily debtors reports

Accounting Officer at South African Post Office (1997-01 – 2001-06)

Responsible for manual reconciliations, payment validations, and data capturing operations.

• Responsible for manual reconciliations, payment validations, and data capturing

Teller & Mail Handler at South African Post Office (1995-01 – 1997-12)

Processed customer and financial transactions. Handled front office sales and mail operations.

• Processed customer and financial transactions. Front office Sales of all products and banking
• Handled incoming/outgoing mail. Sorting and delivery of mail products

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – NQF (2016-12 – 2016-12)

3 Year Diploma in Accounting – AAT(UK), AT(SA) (2011-12 – 2011-12)

Certificate in Financial Management – Damelin (2006-12 – 2006-12)

Certificate in Project Management – Executive Management Consultants (2006-06 – 2006-06)

Certificate in Financial Management – PwC (2004-12 – 2004-12)

Certificate in International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL) Certificate Microsoft Office – Learning Institute (2004-12 – 2004-12)

Certificate in Computer Technician – PCunlimited (2001-12 – 2001-12)

Matric with Exemption in General Education – Spine Road Senior School (1994-12 – 1994-12)