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Declan Thomas, Accountant

Declan Thomas

Accountant

OpsFi

Location
South Africa - Cape Town
Education
Higher diploma, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Experience
2 years, 8 Months

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Work experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 8 Months

Accountant at OpsFi
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • My current job since March 2025

Operations.Finance provide expert Crypto Accounting and Blockchain CFO Advisory Services.

We provide full service finance operations:

- Crypto Accounting + Fiat Accounting (layered);
- Global Contractor Payroll;
- Cash Burn/Runway Management;
- Scaling Advisory and ROI considerations;
- Investment-Grade Financial Reporting and Insights; and
- Financial Modelling and Fundraising Support (incl. planning).

Management Accountant at EnerMech
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • January 2023 to December 2024

Managed accounts payable/receivable, client invoicing, payments, and
collaboration with the shared service team.
Prepared monthly and yearly forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.
Conducted balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, variance
analysis, and provided commentary.
Handled VAT returns, audits, and financial statement filings.
Collaborated closely with project and site managers to monitor gross profit. (Projects split with HQ in UK and AMEC entity)
Responsible for controlling all aspects of all IN and OUT country contracts within the
AMEC region, directly reporting to the regional finance controller:
Managed all aspects of project accounting and maintained effective financial
controls, in compliance with IFRS.
Prepared timely and accurate business line accounting entries and reports aligned
with monthly and quarterly timetables.
Conducted in-depth reviews of profit and loss, collaborating with project managers
to assess performance.
Identified and documented contractual and project risks, mitigation plans, and
savings strategies during project reviews.
Collaborated with teams to manage and reduce WIP, accrued income, aged debt,
and key financial metrics.
Key Contributions and Achievements:
Enhanced financial accuracy through timely month-end reporting and close.
Developed cost reporting frameworks across regions, while mitigating project risks
by continuously managing the full finance function and collaboration.
Reduced aged debt and improved WIP accuracy, strengthened cash flow
management through effective payment follow-ups and fostering strong
relationships with key stakeholders.
Supported audit and financial statement adjustments, contributing to successful
group-level restatements.

Education

Higher diploma, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • at In Progress
  • March 2026
Higher diploma, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • at In Progress
  • August 2025
Bachelor's degree, BCom Investment Management
  • at Stellenbosch University
  • December 2022

CFA focused Bachelors degree.

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Planning and Analysis
Management Accountant
Project Accounting
PROJECT ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
BUDGETING
FINANCE
FORECASTING
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
TAX COMPLIANCE
MICROSOFT EXCEL

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

In Progress- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Passion Beyond the Balance Sheet
    I have proactively enhanced my professional skills in financial analysis, advanced Excel, and data visualisation—tools critical for delivering accurate and impactful financial insights. My dedication to continuous learning has enabled me to quickly master new financial software and technologies, ensuring I can contribute effectively from day one in an entry-level role.