Eugene De Beer

• Maintain cost accounting systems and controls.
• Review and load material standard costs; conduct standard cost roll-ups.
• Analyze variances: labor, materials, purchase price fluctuations, and production efficiency.
• Track Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and manufacturing cost-drivers.
• Manage inventory reserves (excess, obsolete, scrap) and valuation layers (standard cost, BOM, overhead)
• Ensure compliance with SOX Section 404 and internal control policies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to ensure timely completion of tasks to meet deadlines.
• Participate in month-end/quarter-end/year-end close cycles.
• Streamlined reporting processes using ERP systems, enhancing data accuracy and timeliness.
• Enhanced inventory control through regular audits and accurate tracking of materials for reduced waste.

• Managed month-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Led reconciliation of general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintained detailed account analysis to support financial audits and reporting requirements.
• Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to policies, leading to improved operational controls and risk management.
• Ensured timely financial reporting by adhering to strict deadlines and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

• Concur Administration / Implementation.
• I joined Cobham to implement their very first Globally managed platform, Concur. My Project Management, implementation and technical experience with previous implementations, maintenance and enhancements has helped Cobham achieve their goal.
• Partner with Cobham Business Units and Key stakeholders to identify and execute training opportunities; facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practice; capture business processes to configure Concur and implement a global platform.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Reporting on the health of the system as well as ROI.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

• Concur Administration / Implementation.
• In 2012 I became the Concur Administrator EMEA and within the last 3 years I have taken on the responsibility to implement Concur for the rest of the business, globally. The Advanced Administrator training I went through has put me in a position to build, customise and implement Concur myself, saving the company time and cost.
• Partner with Pall Finance centers of excellence and other shared service centers to identify and execute training opportunities; facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practice.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Facilitate and execute business process improvements.

• Strong written and verbal communication is required to liaise with Stakeholders, Customers, End Users as well as Management, not only to map out processes but also to understand the Client’s needs and any implementations that are required.
• Strong Business Knowledge, Attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines is a requirement to carry out these tasks.
• P2P Process (CFS) EMEA / SME / Global Standardisation
• Leading the AP transition for 10 countries within EMEA over the last 2 years has resulted in knowledge transfers being carried out. Duties will include understanding the current invoice processing / verification, mapping the current state and then producing a future state which requires an 85% PO Compliance target. This is also taking into consideration different rules for different countries i.e. Spain, Austria, France, Poland etc.
• OpenText Implementation EMEA & LATAM / SME / Service Desk Support
• Partnering closely with Procurement, OpenText (a SAP Product)was introduced and rolled out within EMEA. This tool introduced workflow for all users and drove enhanced PO Compliance.
• Tymetrix ( a SAP Product) Implementation EMEA / SME - a tool used by the Legal Department to document 'Private & Confidential' matters privately.
• Creation of EMEA CFS Team / AP SME
• Concur Implementation EMEA & APAC / SME / Service Desk Support
• Operational Excellence - Finance / EMEA & Global Facilitation & Training - As a member of the Global Finance Excellence Team, my role will be to raise the awareness and teach all Finance employees how to use the relevant tools to streamline, error proof or even create effective visuals for their everyday activities and to use the ‘Lean Lingo’.

• Lead, guide and train AP Team members.
• Create, submit and present performance KPI's to stakeholders, management and country leads.
• Identifying process improvements and the ability to change standard operating procedures to maximize the AP Team performance to ensure the smooth running of the AP process.
• Lead and support a team of 20 direct reports
• Set Goals & Objectives for direct reports for their PDP's
• Set & Report on KPI's for Team
• Report KPI's / Performance of AP to management and country leaders (EMEA)
• Streamline processes / eliminate waste

Assist in the development of Uk Shared Service Centre.

Processing high volume of invoices.

• Resolution of Aged Creditors & Debit Balances
• Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments using the 3 Way Matching Process.
• Managed accounts reconciliations, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Implemented electronic invoicing system, enhancing efficiency in processing workflows.