Philip Jude

Formed Jude Consulting in 1998, providing consultancy services to the Fashion and Social Housing sectors. Jude consulting specialises in SunSystems and Professional Advantage software, implementing new systems, upgrading existing systems, delivering development projects, and providing training, advice and ongoing consultancy support

Managed the Finance Department of 15 employees, reporting directly to the board. Oversaw Payroll, Sales and Bought Ledger, in addition to the traditional responsibilities of Management Accounts, Annual Year End Reporting and Audit. Implemented SunSystems to the organisation as part of an overhaul of all financial systems.

Founded About Time (Pty) ltd, an entertainment management, promotions and consultancy business promoting local music and providing consultancy services to record companies and managing local musicians, including the The African Jazz Pioneers.

The operation was moved from Johannesburg to Durban to open and run Coltrane's, a restaurant and jazz bar promoting South African jazz musicians.

The Financial and Admin Manager of Baldwins Steel, a R100m turnover company providing sheet steel to Toyota and other car manufacturers in the Automotive industry.

Managed the Accounts and Admin Department and was responsible for monthly Management Reporting, Cash Flow management, Foreign Exchange control, Company Admin and Personnel, Year End Reporting and Audit and Project Feasibility Studies.

Short term contract as a member of a team of chartered accountants responsible for the testing and documentation of a new trading and accounting IT system.

Completed 3 years articles qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (SA). Senior audit clerk in charge of medium to large audits.

Includes 2 years of compulsory military service from January 1982 to December 1983.

• Conscripted for 2 years National Service (during Articles) and promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
• As a Funds and Institutions Officer at Natal Command was responsible for all camp Funds and Institutions as well as the audit of funds and institutions on all bases in Natal.