Albret Snyman
About Albret Snyman
Albret Snyman serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Saab Grintek Defence in Centurion, South Africa, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having previously worked in various roles at Abbott Laboratories and Ernst & Young.
Work at Saab Grintek Defence
Albret Snyman has held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Saab Grintek Defence since 2020, contributing to the company's financial leadership for four years in Centurion, South Africa. Prior to this role, he served as Company Secretary since 2015 and as Financial Manager: Statutory & Tax from 2013 to 2020. His responsibilities include providing strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and executive management team, focusing on governance matters and long-term business planning. Snyman has also held various financial roles within the company, including Group Financial Manager and Corporate Financial Controller.
Previous Experience at Abbott Laboratories
Before joining Saab Grintek Defence, Albret Snyman worked at Abbott Laboratories. He served as Region Africa Controller from 2004 to 2006 and as Senior Accountant for a brief period in 2004. His experience at Abbott Laboratories contributed to his financial management skills and understanding of the healthcare sector.
Career at Ernst & Young
Albret Snyman began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an Audit Supervisor from 2001 to 2003 and as an Audit Senior for two months in 2004. His time at Ernst & Young provided him with a strong foundation in auditing and financial oversight, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Albret Snyman studied at the University of Pretoria, where he achieved a B Com in Accounting Sciences from 1997 to 1999 and a B Com Honors in Accounting Science in 2000. He also obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Taxation in 2013. Additionally, he completed a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) in 2000. His educational background equips him with expertise in accounting, taxation, and financial management.
Background and Early Education
Albret Snyman completed his early education at Hugenote Hoerskool in Wellington, where he studied subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, and Science, achieving a Senior Certificate from 1992 to 1996. This foundational education laid the groundwork for his later studies in accounting and finance.