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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
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
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
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
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
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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