Overview
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IAN BLACKIE

Dekalb,Illinois

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Finance, Risk and Compliance

Win Aviation INC
Dekalb, Illinois
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic planning and execution of finance operations and risk governance.
  • Develop and coordinate cross-border regulatory submissions and compliance reviews.
  • Design capital adequacy models aligned with global capital planning requirements.
  • Collaborate with global executive teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

Senior Country Manager

Win Aviation (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Directed financial and risk operations for the South African entity.
  • Engaged in policy development and compliance oversight.
  • Improved operational and financial processes for increased efficiency.
  • Managed capital resource allocation in alignment with international standards.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Southern Ambition
Cape Town
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed strategic financial plans aligned with business growth targets.
  • Restructured financial operations and led governance compliance initiatives.
  • Enhanced audit readiness and streamlined policy frameworks.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to elevate financial transparency and planning.

HEAD OF FINANCE

INUKA Group
Cape Town
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and capital management functions.
  • Ensured accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
  • Led risk mitigation efforts and enforced internal controls.
  • Introduced efficiency improvements in financial operations.

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

Muscare Health Group
Ondangwa, Namibia
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Directed group-wide financial reporting and planning.
  • Implemented frameworks for cost optimization and cash flow control.
  • Spearheaded budgeting process aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Delivered financial insights to support board-level decisions.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Southern Ambition
Cape Town
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Led process optimization initiatives for finance and asset management clients.
  • Designed reporting mechanisms for operational improvement.
  • Supported the implementation of strategic plans across business lines.
  • Managed stakeholder relations to improve service delivery outcomes.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Wesgro
Cape Town
04.2011 - 07.2016
  • Managed successful merger of Wesgro and CTRU.
  • Oversaw PFMA and Treasury compliance and audit preparation.
  • Automated SCM systems and integrated CRM platforms.
  • Led capital governance forums and policy implementation.

CONSULTANT

Deloitte
12.2006 - 04.2011
  • Provided strategic financial advisory to public sector clients.
  • Designed regulatory compliance and risk frameworks.
  • Contributed to operational and audit transformation engagements.
  • Led reviews for PFMA-compliant financial systems.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SAMSA
07.2004 - 11.2006
  • Directed all finance and budget operations for the national maritime authority.
  • Ensured compliance with PFMA and maritime regulatory requirements.
  • Initiated automated accounting and reporting systems.
  • Served as key advisor during legislative audits and reforms.

PROJECT MANAGER

Deloitte
01.2002 - 06.2004
  • Oversaw strategic finance initiatives for public-sector institutions.
  • Facilitated cost-saving and system improvement projects.
  • Led stakeholder collaboration on national-level audits.
  • Delivered technical recommendations on enterprise reform.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dept. Social Services Mpumalanga
01.1999 - 12.2001
  • Headed finance department and public budgeting processes.
  • Led treasury planning and introduced internal audits.
  • Managed PFMA implementation across agency divisions.
  • Engaged with provincial leadership on fiscal accountability.

Timeline

Director Finance, Risk and Compliance

Win Aviation INC
01.2023 - Current

Senior Country Manager

Win Aviation (Pty) Ltd
03.2021 - 01.2023

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Southern Ambition
06.2020 - 02.2021

HEAD OF FINANCE

INUKA Group
04.2019 - 05.2020

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

Muscare Health Group
06.2018 - 03.2019

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Southern Ambition
08.2016 - 05.2018

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Wesgro
04.2011 - 07.2016

CONSULTANT

Deloitte
12.2006 - 04.2011

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SAMSA
07.2004 - 11.2006

PROJECT MANAGER

Deloitte
01.2002 - 06.2004

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dept. Social Services Mpumalanga
01.1999 - 12.2001
IAN BLACKIE