Guillaume Botha
About Guillaume Botha
Guillaume Botha is a Regional Financial Controller at Glencore, with a background in accounting and finance. He has held various roles within Glencore since 2013 and has a strong record of leading teams to achieve financial targets.
Current Role as Regional Financial Controller
Guillaume Botha currently serves as the Regional Financial Controller at Glencore, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring alignment with the company's regional objectives. His expertise contributes to the financial decision-making processes that enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Positions at Glencore
Guillaume Botha has held multiple positions at Glencore, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He worked as a Lead Management Accountant from 2014 to 2017 and as a Business Planning & Reporting Superintendent from 2017 to 2018, both in Mount Isa. Following this, he served as the North Queensland Processing Finance & Commercial Superintendent from 2018 to 2020. His roles involved leading multi-location teams and implementing financial strategies.
Educational Background
Guillaume Botha studied at The University of Queensland, where he majored in Accounting and Finance, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he achieved a Master's degree in Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional from 2016 to 2019.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Glencore, Guillaume Botha gained experience in the accounting field through various roles. He worked as a Cadet at PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in Brisbane from 2010 to 2011 and as a Vacation Student (Accounting) at XSTRATA LIMITED in Mt Isa from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Graduate Accountant at Glencore from 2013 to 2014, further developing his financial acumen.