David Harmse

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a finance executive with over two decades of experience leading cross-border operations, complex compliance, and financial transformation in mining, manufacturing, importing, and services. My career has been defined by solving high-stakes challenges that demand technical depth, regulatory insight, and strategic leadership.

I bring a rare combination of skills that align strongly with advisory and restructuring environments:

• Cross-border regulatory compliance – managing tax, customs, exchange control and reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• FX and interest rate risk management – designing hedging strategies and optimizing exposure to protect profitability.
• Financial restructuring – improving liquidity, reshaping debt structures, and guiding underperforming divisions back to sustainability.
• Integrated reporting – aligning IFRS, US GAAP, and governance frameworks into clear board-level insights.
• B-BBEE strategy and implementation – ensuring compliance while unlocking procurement and growth opportunities.

In addition to these technical strengths, I have consistently delivered results: driving profitability through cost control and capital optimization, managing multi-million rand transactions, and implementing enterprise systems that improved transparency and governance. Just as importantly, I have built and led high-performing teams, coached future leaders, and partnered with executives and regulators to achieve sustainable outcomes.

I am passionate about helping organizations preserve value, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and unlock growth opportunities. With immediate availability and a proven ability to adapt across sectors and geographies, I am confident I can bring the expertise and energy to contribute meaningfully to any corporate company and its clients.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
David Harmse

Growth-driven financial executive with over two decades of experience leading finance and operational strategy across the mining, manufacturing, importing/exporting, and services industries. Proven ability to restructure financial frameworks, optimize working capital, and drive enterprise-wide growth in challenging markets. Adept at aligning cross-functional teams with corporate goals through insightful reporting, integrated governance, and executive-level influence.

Key strengths include:
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Financial Restructuring
• FX and Interest Rate Risk Management
• Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement
• Integrated Reporting Strategy
• Corporate Governance & Ethics

CIMA Adv Dip MA
Professional Accountant (S.A.) SAIPA Designation
Bcom Financial Accounting degree