Hardus Engelbrecht
About Hardus Engelbrecht
Hardus Engelbrecht serves as the Vice President of Finance at Golden Star Resources Ltd. in London, having previously held various finance-related positions at Acacia Mining plc and Barrick Gold Corporation in South Africa.
Work at Golden Star Resources
Hardus Engelbrecht has served as the Vice President of Finance at Golden Star Resources Ltd. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations and strategy. His tenure at Golden Star Resources is characterized by a focus on financial planning and capital allocation, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Acacia Mining plc
Prior to his current role, Engelbrecht worked at Acacia Mining plc from 2010 to 2018, where he held several key positions including Group Financial Controller and Director of Financial Planning and Capital Allocation. During his time at Acacia, he redesigned the capital allocation process and implemented an operational and cost restructuring program, which enhanced financial efficiency.
Background in Financial Management
Engelbrecht's career in finance began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as an Article Clerk and later as an Assistant Manager in Transaction Services. He gained significant experience in financial reporting and analysis while working at Barrick, where he served as Senior Manager and Regional Financial Controller. His roles involved managing ERP systems and leading financial reporting functions.
Education and Expertise
Engelbrecht studied at Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), where he earned a B.Com in Accounting from 1999 to 2001, followed by a B.Com Hons in Accounting in 2002. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in financial structuring, project financing, and accounting policy development, including deferred stripping policies that align with industry standards.
Achievements in Financial Strategy
Throughout his career, Engelbrecht has played a pivotal role in various financial initiatives. He contributed to the IPO of African Barrick Gold plc and led the development of an external reporting function that integrated with the Audit Committee. His experience also includes conducting M&A target analysis and managing hedging programs to mitigate financial risks.