Bret Anderson

• Monitor and maintain the commercial aspects of contracts for operational services on site.
o Assist in the establishment and negotiation of new contracts.
o Act as a subject matter expert on Contract Management.
o Develop, maintain and update various Contracts Registers.
o Schedule and oversee mothly and weekly Contractor Meetings.
o Invoice verification and preparation of Payment Certificates.
o Financial interaction - bugdet preparation, month-end reporting.
o Implement contractor cost saving intiatives.

• 3 month contract - Transition from Bechtel to GAC Management
o Develop scenario based budget model (Work-Plan) and cost reporting system.
o Reconcile the contract actuals and accruals to the financials.
o Perform various cost comparison exercises.
o Camp Management - Implement various initiatives to reduce camp running costs.
o Develop diesel control system to monitor vehicle and generator usage and consumption.
o Security - Coordinate with security contractor in reducing security costs.

PROJECTS: Etihad Railway Ruwais Railhead Earthworks Project, Etihad Railway Package 301 Earthworks and Structures Project, Pipeline to Shah Gas Plant Project, Mohammed Bin Zayed Roads and Infrastructure Project, Al Ain Airport Runway Project

o Develop and implement costing and administration workflow procedures, systems and work documents.
o Assist with establishment of activity models, cost / budget structure and cost codes for new contracts.
o Work with IT department in development of financial (JDE) and project control (RIB) software modules.
o Develop and update monthly project cost vs. value reconciliation (CVR) reports.
o Analyse monthly cost reports against financial ledgers and contract budgets; variance reporting.
o Management: site and head office administration and cost control staff, including cost engineers.

CONTRACTS: Xstrata, BHP Billiton, Amcoal (SACE), Siyanda Mining, Keaton Mining, Sasol Secunda, United Manganese Kalahari.

o Manage the reporting of contract revenue and costs on a weekly and monthly basis.
o Analysis of contract profitability, margins, plant utilisation, and labour productivity.
o Determine appropriate revenue recognition and ensured accurate invoicing
o Budget (APP) preparation for contracts and division, and quarterly revisions (RPP).
o Manage procurement and capital expense procedures in line with company policies.
o Assist in negotiating the best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget.
o Establish costing policies, ensuring costing methods and reporting are standardised.
o Manage monthly results meetings with the area / site managers. Compile monthly results report.
o Assist in drafting and updating financial and timekeeping library of standards.
o Manage administration staff, regional debtors clerks and cost accountants
o Developed and implemented excel based costing systems (Contracts, Depots, and Plant)
o Coordinated the implementation of electronic timekeeping systems in line with HR and payroll policies.

PROJECTS: Soccer City Joint Venture - Johannesburg, Sishen Expansion Project - Kathu, Poly 3 Project Turbo - Sasolburg, Foskor Water Management Project - Phalaborwa, Pietersburg Smelter - Polokwane.

o Manage staff on site: Costing, Wage (payroll), Stores and Administration staff.
o Oversee the implementation of computer systems and administration procedures on site .
o Identify staff requirements, including training of locally employed staff.
o Site Cost Ledger: Input WBS with activity model in the Costing System.
o Site Procurement and Logistics - Set up authorisation and ensure buying and logistic procedures are followed.
o Site stores - establishment of stores, calculation of stock levels and reporting of inventory balances.
o Staff Administration - salary allocations, expense claims, cell phones, vehicles, computers, etc.
o Authorise daily invoice processing (GRV/MRS) and submission for payment.
o Assist Commercial Department with various cost calculations and preparation of claims.
o Control internal and external plant and formwork hire.
o Maintain the site asset register, which included depreciation, impairment, and sale of assets.
o Petty Cash - expense reporting, costing, and reimbursements.
o Compile month-end cost report with cost provisions (accruals).
o Reconcile site cost ledger to general ledger ensuring cost accuracy.
o Reconcile JV invoices to ensure integrity and accuracy of amounts invoiced