- Walking tours in different world cities
- Botanical gardens - member of Kew Gardens (Lonodn) and Kirstenbosch (Cape Town)
- Airbnb Superhost in Cape Town from 2017 to 2021
Alana Krone
Richmond,United Kingdom
Summary
Fast learning and highly adaptable qualified Chartered Accountant with 20 years of deep experience in ERP and reporting systems and commercial acumen, gained across small and large businesses, spanning Big 4 Audit, listed Healthcare Retail, Energy and Recruitment. Personal strengths are my commitment to excellence and strong work ethic, attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Camino Partners Ltd
London, United Kingdom
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all finance operations of the UK and US office, a team of 35 employees, reporting into CEO and fractional CFO (2 days a month support).
- Selecting and onboarding outsourced back-office support of accounts payable, credit control and weekly contractor payroll processes.
- Implemented management accounts and a monthly Board PowerPoint presentation.
- Strong focus on maintaining tight control over the group's liquidity position and outlook, flagging risks to the board on a weekly basis.
- Execute staff payroll, including all commission calculations and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Trusted finance business partner to leadership team, supporting commercial decision making by providing analysis and input, while business underwent Valuation, MBO and ownership change process.
Financial Controller
Miramar Executive Search Ltd
Richmond, United Kingdom
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Responsible for the day to day finance operations of the UK, US, Swiss and Singapore businesses, including producing management accounts for each business unit. Researched and implemented a tech stack for group consolidation – P&L pack, Balance Sheet & Cash flow pack and rolling forecast pack. Presented variance analysis, financial and non-financial revenue MI to leadership team.
- Responsible for the production of the group wide annual budget and rolling forecasts, working with other department heads (budget holders) to meet budget objectives and sign off to the Board’s requirements.
- Preparation of YE ETBs’ and liaison with the external accountants to prepare financial statements for all entities (UK and overseas).
- Researched additional tools (using PowerBI) for further enhancement of revenue pipeline modelling, looking to incorporate financial data directly from the CRM to minimise error risk in spreadsheet modelling.
Finance Business Partner (contract)
eEnergy Group plc
London, United Kingdom
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained the accounting function for the Energy as a Service division and group legal entities, comprising daily cashflow forecast, project funding, A/P and A/R invoicing, cash collection, payroll, sales staff commissions, expense management, intercompany charges and balance sheet reconciliations with Xero accounting software.
- Detailed project accounting, margin analysis and presented the financial results and findings to leadership.
Performance Analyst
Engen Petroleum Ltd (a member of Petronas Group)
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided analytical findings & recommendations relating to performance tracking measurement, and performance analysis of the Group, including Retail (service stations), Commercial, Shared Services, Refinery Operations and Supply Chain.
- Prepared monthly management reports and presentation for Executive team, in which business unit performance is analysed, explained and graphically presented.
- Key involvement in the annual planning process and strategic forecast in SAP BPC.
- Developed and maintained a number of analytical dashboards in PowerBI for measuring and tracking business performance across the Group.
- Enterprise Investment performance monitoring and analysis, such as IRR/ROACE/ROI, for businesses in the Group. Historical performance and projections.
- Provided Finance support in forming a new Services division.
- S/4Hana migration project, involvement in masterdata design for all divisions.
SAP BPC Business Analyst
Engen Petroleum Ltd (a member of Petronas Group)
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2015 - 02.2019
- SAP Business Planning and Consolidation administrator (Statutory and Management reporting)
- In-depth SAP BPC experience accross various Microsoft and Netweaver versions
- Developed and supported monthly/annual consolidation automation (foreign currency translation, minority interest, intercompany elimination, consolidation journals, reports) and all reporting packs for Management and Legal reporting.
- Annual Planning and monthly rolling forecasting process design and development of various input templates and reports.
- Designed the Expense model for management reporting, including building the interfaces from SAP, performing and thereafter automating reconciliations, and building a range of meaningful reports to satisfy actual cost tracking as well as budgeting and variance analysis with commentary.
IT System Analyst
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2014
- SAP FICO, SAP BPC and Realyst Configuration for new developments and service requests, including Quality Assurance testing through the SDLC process and technical support to users.
- IT administration and process experience gained along with in-depth system knowledge.
Group Accountant
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Responsible for the Group’s annual Planning and rolling Forecast process.
- Designed and implemented new templates and functionality for use in the budgeting process.
- Statutory reporting, including compiling Annual Financial Statements for JSE listed company.
- Monthly Management Reporting, accounting and analysis.
Group Internal Audit Finance Manager
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Planned and executed the internal audit function for various areas in the Clicks Group, including financial processes, the supply chain and distribution centres and conducting due diligence reviews.
- Made practical and cost effective recommendations on findings and monitored management's response and implementation.
- Managed a team of four members, including coaching and performance management.
- Implemented a Methodology for Internal Audit Department.
Trainnee Accountant
Deloitte
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Audit articles to become a Chartered Accountant (SA)
Education
Chartered Accountant (SA) -
SAICA
Cape Town2008
B Com (Accounting) Honours -
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch2005
Grade 12 -
Diamantveld High School
Kimberley2001
Skills
- Ability and Eagerness to adapt and learn quickly in a new environment
- The ability to work diligently and to be innovative in solving problems
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
- Ability to understand business requests and compile this into IT requirements
- Excellent system knowledge and application, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, SAP ERP, SAP BPC, BW, Xero, QuickBooks, MayDay and Spotlight Reporting
Interests
Timeline
Financial Controller
Camino Partners Ltd
06.2025 - Current
Financial Controller
Miramar Executive Search Ltd
02.2023 - 05.2025
Finance Business Partner (contract)
eEnergy Group plc
04.2022 - 09.2022
Performance Analyst
Engen Petroleum Ltd (a member of Petronas Group)
03.2019 - 03.2022
SAP BPC Business Analyst
Engen Petroleum Ltd (a member of Petronas Group)
01.2015 - 02.2019
IT System Analyst
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
01.2012 - 12.2014
Group Accountant
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
09.2010 - 12.2011
Group Internal Audit Finance Manager
Clicks Group Ltd (Healthcare Retail)
01.2009 - 08.2010
Trainnee Accountant
Deloitte
01.2006 - 12.2008
Chartered Accountant (SA) -
SAICA
B Com (Accounting) Honours -
University of Stellenbosch
Grade 12 -
Diamantveld High School