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Richardt S.

Richardt S.

Fractional CFO VAT & EU-UK Compliance Expert Financial Ops & Reporting

Need senior financial leadership without hiring a full-time CFO? I provide fractional CFO services for businesses that need stronger financial structure, reliable cash-flow planning, and expert guidance on VAT and multi-country compliance. As a former COO of a global compliance and financial services business, I’ve led teams handling thousands of clients compliance worldwide. I’ve built financial controls, directed operational strategy, improved reporting structures, and overseen thousands of VAT registrations and returns across the EU and UK. What I can help you with: • Financial operations setup & optimisation • Cash-flow forecasting and decision-support modelling • VAT strategy, compliance oversight & multi-country coordination • Monthly/quarterly reporting structure & KPI design • Risk management, controls, and workflow improvements My approach is straightforward: simplify the complex, tighten controls, and give you the financial clarity you need to scale confidently. Let’s discuss your current challenges and how I can support your growth.

🇿🇦Johannesburg, South Africa$70/hr100% JSSSince Mar 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$250

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#105,154 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#609 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 16, under 30 days

Total earnings
$6.7k

Billed in all: $7.3k

World#229,422 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,326 / 2,548
Per project
$3.4k

$1.5k in the last 6 months

World#50,258 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#275 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,096 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#683 / 2,548
Projects in all
2

Across 4 contracts

0% fixed100% hourly
World#328,890 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,936 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$7.3k+$316 earned since Oct 16Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6.8k$7.0k$7.2k$7.4kOct 16Oct 28Nov 8

Tracked from Oct 16, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 24% in Microsoft Power BI

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