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Tim Bernard Evershed
37 Beaufort Square Age: 26
44 Fricker Road, Illovo Cell Phone: 082 338 9744
Sandton, Gauteng, 2196 Email: timbevershed@gmail.com
Personal Information
Marital Status: Single
Dependents: None
Driver’s License: Code B (Own transport)
Gender: Male
DOB: 1989/08/17
Objective
I am interested in a career that combines both financial market related understanding (Qualitative and
Quantitative) along with an application of interpersonal skills. I am drawn to financial markets and invest a lot of
time staying up to date with the current global economic environment. I describe myself as a willing and avid
learner, having a strong positive attitude, career driven and well-rounded skills. I would like to travel to broaden
my career scope and experiences that will contribute to my growth in this dynamic industry. My outgoing
personality allows me to adjust easily to a new environment and seamlessly fit into cultures with diverse
backgrounds.
Summary
I am 26 years old and have successfully completed my Honors Degree in Financial Management Sciences at the
University of Pretoria in 2013.
I have 2 years industry relevant experience as a Financial Controller. My current duties primarily include the
following activities related to agricultural commodities (Wheat, Maize, Oilseeds, Rice and Sugar). My experience
as a commodity controller for a Multi National trading firm has taught me time management in high pressure
situations, the importance of communication within the workspace and quick rational thinking in a high pressure
environment. I am seen as a very proactive employee that shows initiative and willingness to learn:
 In depth analysis of daily Trade positions and P&L
 Reconciliation of Cash to Trade process (initiation of trade, capture of trade, Open positions, Movements)
 Proactive implementation of controls and optimizing processes, specifically trade to cash
 Reconciliation of P&L (Safex, CBOT, cash, Forex)
 Reconciliation of Position (Safex, CBOT, cash, Forex)
 Formulating country specific CFF
 Vessel Reconciliation (Quantity, Price, FEC taken as hedge)

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 Compile Monthly MTM price matrix
 Verification of intercompany Transactions/MTM
 Formulate Risk reports (counterpart Risk, Market exposure Risk VAR)
 General Automation
 Weekly market comments relative to commodity, position exposure, and future strategy
 Monthly video presentation to top management on country specific Figures:
o Commercial margin breakdown (Market move to position exposure)
o EBIT- Line item explanation
o Position/Exposure - Risk (VAR)
o Relevant Monthly items – Credit Risk/Internal highlights
o Risk imposed on country (Market, forex, counterparty…)
I work independently on these activities and pride myself in high quality of work, timely execution and attention
to detail.
Management experience; I have been in a managerial position for a year, where I have successfully trained a
graduate to independently run daily duties. My responsibilities lie in the continuous building and nurturing of the
graduates skills and ensuring a positive attitude within the team.
Personal Relevant Experience
Louis Dreyfus Group-SAF-MEA Region
1 April 2015 - Present
Financial Controller
As a Financial controller for the Southern Africa office, I am mainly responsible for all country specific
commercial margin figures, which incorporates the Trade-to-Cash process, Mark-to-market of all open positions
and implementation of counter risk strategies. I am also responsible for the monthly presentation of the countries
accounting figures as well as market related reasons for the figures and strategies going forward. Lastly I am
responsible for the Junior Controller, signing off their daily work and Training and development. Other activities
include:
 Formulation of Cash flow forecast –managing the entire flow of information, analyzing figures and
formulating controls
 Improvement of processes and controls between departments – mainly prevalent in Trade – to –cash
process. Initiation, open contract mark-to-market, pricing, invoicing and delivery.
 Seeing to daily various requests by top management – reporting and risk
 General excel file improvement/automation between departments (Accounting/Trading/Execution and
Control)
 Constant data analysis and intercompany liaising
 Management and training of junior controller

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Louis Dreyfus Group-SAF-MEA Region
1 August 2014 – 1 April 2015
Graduate Program: Junior Financial Controller
As a Junior Financial controller for SAF, I was mainly responsible for all the Daily commercial Margin
computation and comparison. These activities included computation of Safex MTM (Futures and Options),
inputting Physical Cash trades and Forex trades. Reconciliation of Net position and P&L against Traders
adjusting either side on differences found.
 Preparation and reporting of daily Position (update of prices, cash, futures & FX position –
reconciliation with traders position)
 Preparation, reporting and explanation (analyses/understand results) of daily PL (Daily);
 Reconciliation of all SAFEX, CBOT and FX positions (Daily)
 Preparation of commodity reviews (Weekly)
 Reconciliation of commodity review and ad hoc PL (Monthly)
 Reporting profitability of large contracts (actual PL versus the trading calculation) (Ad Hoc)
 Development and improvement of underlying accounting and controlling process (Ongoing)
 Maintenance of process documentation (Ongoing)
 Reconciliation of all SAFEX, CBOT and FX positions with Dubai accounts (Weekly
 Formulation of commercial margin
 Formulation of Controlling report to be signed off and agreed by Traders
 Formulation of Risk reports relative to position exposure (VAR)
 Sending out Reports to top management on Daily Commercial Margin and net Position
 Formulation of weekly market comments on the move in commercial margin relative to position exposure
and market related explanations
Education
 CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst), June 2016
Currently enrolled(CFA – Part time)
 University of Pretoria, January 2013 – December 2013
B. Comm Financial Management Sciences (Honours)
 University of Pretoria, January 2010 – December 2012
B. Comm Financial Management
 Hatfield Christian School, Matric, December 2008
Focused subjects:
o Mathematics
o Physical Science
o Computer Programming (Java and Microsoft Excel)

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Certifications/Achievements
 Microsoft Excel Advanced (2015) - ExecuTraining
 Hatfield Christian School Prefect (2008)
 Represented South Africa (2008) and Northern Gauteng for Touch Rugby (2006-2012)
 1st Team Cricket (2005-2008)
 SACSA (South African Christian School Association) Cricket u/18 (2006)
 1st Team Soccer (2008)
 1st Swimming Team Captain (2008)
 Sportsman of the year (2007 & 2008)
 Cultural plays-best actor (2007)
 Highest Revenue British American Tobacco (BAT) promoter (2008)
Additional Skills
Approach to life –
I showcase a positive attitude, a strong disposition to learn and passionate character. I pride myself in my open-
mindedness, willingness to use initiative in my day to day life as well as positioning myself for new experiences. I
thrive under pressure and excel with complex challenges set before me as I endeavor for high quality, in the
most efficient manner possible. I am someone who pushes the boundaries of what is thought as achievable as I
always work to better the current expectations. I am well spoken, outgoing and have a logical, process
orientated thought process.
General System Administration–
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced in Microsoft Excel and intermediate VBA
References
Current Employment information and Educational certificates can be provided on request.