Charles MatthewsDirector (Finance)
areas of expertise
- Deal Structuring & Financing
- Fund Management
- Financial Management & Compliance
- Taxation
education
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Economics) – UNISA
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) – UNISA
- MBL (Masters in Business Leadership) from UNISA
- Professional member of the Commercial and Financial Accountants of Southern Africa (CFA S.A.)
Charles Matthews is a Certified accountant practitioner with over 30 years’ extensive experience in both accounting and Finance; Charles has ability to design a robust organizational structure, with strict operational and financial control, budget monitoring. Previously Managing Director of Gerling Global Reinsurance Company of South Africa, and served as a director of various insurance Companies.
Charles has served as a director of various Companies, which specialised in the managing of insurance and reinsurance related run-off operations. Previous experience includes providing consulting services to a wide range of private and corporate clients, specialising in tax planning and financial structuring, as well as a comprehensive range of accounting and related services to small and medium sized organizations, trusts and partnerships.
During the time spent at short term insurance companies, he has developed a specific focus on creating value by actively participating and advising in the investment portfolio management of the insurer’s assets, to enhance shareholder’s value.