Personal Profile

Grant Matthysen is a highly accomplished financial management professional with over 30 years of experience, primarily in the banking sector. Throughout his career, Grant has held various senior and executive positions, demonstrating his ability to lead and manage professional finance and non-finance teams effectively.

Grant is passionate about adding value and continuously seeks new challenges that allow him to leverage his skills and experience. He excels in collaborative environments, where he can contribute to the success of both the company and the people he works with.

Skills and Expertise

  • Financial Management & Analysis
  • Staff Management and Leadership
  • Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Project Management & Process Improvement
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Accounting & Auditing Principles
  • Investment Management & Trading

Work History

  • Head of Internal Financial Control for a large Banking Group (7years experience)

  • Operations Director: Housing development unit for a large Banking Group (2 years experience)

  • Manager/Senior Manager/Executive Head: Financial Control for an Investment Bank (11 years experience)

  • Progessive finance roles to Financial Manager for a large local government department (6years experience)

Education

  • Bachelor of Accounting Science in (BCompt), Accounting and Auditing University of South Africa (1998 to 2002)
  • Diploma in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting Institute of Accounting and Commerce (1993 to 1996)

Certifications and Licenses
Grant is a Registered Financial Accountant in Practice, certified by the Institute of Accounting and Commerce (IAC).