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Product Owner, Handset Rentals
Airvantage (Pty) LtdProduct Owner, Handset Rentals
Nov. 2022 - Mar. 2024South Africa- Leading the handset rental product overseeing all aspects of its development and deployment, ensuring that it progresses smoothly from the initial stages to its successful launch across various territories - Coordinating with cross-functional teams, setting milestones, and making strategic decisions - Drafting contracts to formalise agreements with partners, suppliers, and clients - Negotiating terms, clarifying expectations, and ensuring that all legal requirements are met to protect - Identifying potential opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and expansion - Researching market trends, networking with industry professionals, and presenting the product to potential clients or investors to generate interest and secure business opportunities - Initiating customer engagement to gain feedback and insights to facilitate product enhancements - Implementing necessary processes, efficient workflows, procedures, and protocols to streamline operations and maximise productivity - Monitoring performance metrics to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement - Ensuring regulatory compliance to mitigate legal risks and maintain the company's reputation - Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to each territory, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance - Analysing problems, brainstorming solutions, and collaborating with team members to implement effective strategies to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives
Chief Financial Officer
Airvantage (Pty) LtdChief Financial Officer
Feb. 2021 - Nov. 2022City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company's financial operations - Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and strategies to drive profitability - Collaborated closely with other executives to align financial goals with overall business objectives - Led internal and external audit processes to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial records - Conducted monthly and weekly reviews of financial performance - Analysed financial data and KPIs regularly to assess the company's financial health and identify trends - Led the budgeting and forecasting process to establish financial targets and allocate resources effectively - Oversaw a team of accounting professionals, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship - Stayed updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance
Group Financial Accountant
Doshi Group of CompaniesGroup Financial Accountant
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2021City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa- Managed day-to-day operations and accounting for 5 diverse companies, ensuring compliance - Prepared monthly financial reports, including statements and variance analysis, to track performance - Implemented process improvements, leveraging E-commerce experience to enhance efficiency - Communicated effectively with stakeholders, including direct correspondence with external partners - Conducted various financial tasks, from reconciliations to forecasting, to support decision-making - Provided strategic input on pricing, stock holding, and budgeting to maximize opportunities for growth
Audit Senior (Secondment Role)
Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLPAudit Senior (Secondment Role)
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2019San Francisco Bay Area- Conducted audits for start-up entities across different stages of growth - Provided value-added services to clients, leveraging industry knowledge and audit expertise - Effectively interacted with clients and team members to address inquiries and resolve issues - Industry portfolio focused on tech start-ups: Formula-driven savings, click-based advertising, security software, sports media, platform-based SaaS, venture capital funds, and cryptocurrency platforms - Implemented South African audit standards overseas and ensured both quality and compliance - Fostered positive client relationships, and understood client needs to deliver tailored audit solutions
Senior Audit Associate
BDOSenior Audit Associate
Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2019Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Audited small, medium, and large companies across multiple industries: Property Management; Health Care; Import/Distribution; Manufacturing S12J; Venture Capital; NGOs; Consulting and Training; Retail - Supervised and trained audit teams to ensure efficient client service delivery - Planned and executed financial statement audits, identifying and assessing risks - Conducted audit testing of significant account balances and classes of transactions - Managed resources effectively to meet budgeted cost and time allocations - Prepared and reviewed annual financial statements for regulatory compliance - Managed client relationships, identified risk areas on audits, and developed solutions to resolve issues - Understood regulatory standards underlying client business models and processes - Exhibited proficiency in IFRS, Corporate Governance, The Companies Act, and advanced MS Office
Audit Associate
SNG Grant ThorntonAudit Associate
Feb. 2016 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Audited small, medium, and large companies across multiple industries: Property Management; Health Care; Import/Distribution; Manufacturing S12J; Venture Capital; NGOs; Consulting and Training; Retail - Supervised and trained audit teams to ensure efficient client service delivery - Planned and executed financial statement audits, identifying and assessing risks - Conducted audit testing of significant account balances and classes of transactions - Managed resources effectively to meet budgeted cost and time allocations - Prepared and reviewed annual financial statements for regulatory compliance - Managed client relationships, identified risk areas on audits, and developed solutions to resolve issues - Understood regulatory standards underlying client business models and processes - Exhibited proficiency in IFRS, Corporate Governance, The Companies Act, and advanced MS Office

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