Jacobus Cornelius Hamilton
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic Entrepreneurial Owner with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Brings expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership, driving sustainable business growth. Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills facilitate effective decision-making and successful project execution.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Managing Partner
HAMILTON & PARTNERS
08.1999 - Current
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Applied audit fundamentals to identify risks and develop action plans.
- Provided advice to clients on how to improve internal controls, reduce costs and increase profitability.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Monitored changes in accounting principles or practices that might affect a client's financial position.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients by providing timely responses to inquiries regarding audit issues or concerns.
- Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to keep company in good standing.
- Determined whether assets are properly valued on balance sheets according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Participated in meetings with senior management teams to discuss progress on various audits being conducted.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
Senior Manager Finance
TRANSNAMIB
04.1990 - 08.1999
- Assisted in various financial modeling activities, including new market investments and acquisition analysis.
- Negotiated and reviewed business contracts and financial models with profitability and financial success in mind.
- Created detailed financial models to analyze the impact of various business decisions.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
- Researched historical financial and operating records to establish budgetary benchmarks and formulate long-term financial management strategies.
- Drove financial process improvements, resulting in increased accuracy in sales commission payouts.
- Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
- Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.
- Led the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members and stakeholders.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align financial management with operational and strategic objectives.
- Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
- Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
- Coordinated external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supported the development of annual operating budgets by providing detailed analysis on historical trends.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Audit Manager
PJ MALHERBE & PARTNERS
02.1987 - 03.1990
- Managed a team of auditors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Researched tax issues as needed for specific engagements or clients.
- Analyzed complex financial information related to client operations and offered solutions for improvement.
- Monitored changes in regulatory environment affecting clients' business operations and adjusted audit plans accordingly.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Participated in special projects as assigned by upper management.
- Made recommendations to resolve compliance audit findings.
- Reviewed financial statements prepared by other departments prior to release.
- Analyzed account books for accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Provided training to staff members on accounting principles, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensured that all audit activities were conducted in accordance with professional standards.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Article Clerk
VILJOEN, LOUW & BARTEL
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Created and submitted invoices according to the financial schedule.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss issues related to the internal control system review process.
- Analyzed financial records for errors or fraud using specialized software tools.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Evaluated the adequacy of disclosure notes included in financial statements.
- Provided assistance with the development of reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Conducted risk assessment procedures to identify potential areas of non-compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Senior Secondary School - Matric
Mariental
Mariental01.1979
BCompt - Accounting, Audit, Tax
UNIVERCITY OF ORANGE FREE STATE
Bcompt (Hons) - Accounting, Audit, Tax
UNIVERCITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Public Accountant's and Auditors Board CA (SA)(N) -
Skills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Client engagement optimization
- Hiring and staffing
- Cost reduction
- Profit and loss
- Ethical standards
- Risk assessment
- Continuing education
- Financial reporting
- Audit reporting
- Critical thinking
- Cost reduction options
- Bookkeeping
- Financial statements expertise
- Audit plan development
- External auditing
- Annual reports
- Report generation
- Financial management
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Personal Information
- ID Number: 29106100125
- Criminal Offences: No criminal offences
- Health Status: Excellent Health
- Date of Birth: 10/08/14
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Avid Cyclist
- Old car collector
- Adventurist
Timeline
Owner & Managing Partner
HAMILTON & PARTNERS
08.1999 - Current
Senior Manager Finance
TRANSNAMIB
04.1990 - 08.1999
Audit Manager
PJ MALHERBE & PARTNERS
02.1987 - 03.1990
Article Clerk
VILJOEN, LOUW & BARTEL
01.1984 - 01.1987
Senior Secondary School - Matric
Mariental
BCompt - Accounting, Audit, Tax
UNIVERCITY OF ORANGE FREE STATE
Bcompt (Hons) - Accounting, Audit, Tax
UNIVERCITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Public Accountant's and Auditors Board CA (SA)(N) -
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