Functional Skills

Project Management
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Financial Statement Preparation

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Outlook
SAP
Sage 300

Certifications

CPACertified Public Accountant
FMVAFinancial Modeling and Valuation Analyst

Sector Experience

Retail
Manufacturing
Financial Services
Social & Public Sector
Consumer Goods

Languages

English
22
years

Years of Experience

4/21

Member Since


Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

 
Notting Hill Genesis Corporate Strategy & Development
Independent Committee Member
08/2020 - Present
Independent member of the Audit & Risk Committee of a G15 Housing Association, responsible for overseeing the work of the internal and external audit functions, the risk management and internal control frameworks as well as regulatory compliance by the Group. Reviewing audited financial statements and making recommendations to the Board for approval.

Ernst & Young (EY) Accounting
Audit Partner
07/2015 - 06/2019
Partner in charge of an EY office responsible for market strategy, business leadership, audit quality control, operational excellence & risk management. Delivered exceptional audit quality service and signed off audit opinions for listed/public companies and groups in various industries. Supervised a team of +/-45 staff including recruitment, training and development of trainees into Chartered Accountants. Grew client portfolio & revenue through leading pursuits, and proposals for new clients.

Ernst & Young (EY) Accounting
Associate Director
01/2010 - 06/2015
Led audit teams for listed and regulated corporates & presented results of audits to Audit Committees and Executive management. Performed client risk assessments, understanding the client business, and developing the audit strategy. Technical review of fair valuations of real estate portfolios, property, plant and equipment, mining assets done by valuation experts to assess reasonableness of fair values, discount rates and assumptions for going concern assessments of entities.

Ernst & Young (EY) Accounting
Senior Audit Manager
01/2014 - 12/2014
Led audits of companies in New York in the software, media, sports and entertainment sectors and an IPO of a business in the renewable energy industry. Facilitated training of senior auditors and research on the application of US GAAP Revenue Recognition standards for complex agreements entered into by companies in the software and renewable energy industry. Prepared technical memos.

Ernst & Young (EY) Accounting
Audit Technical Manager
01/2007 - 12/2009
I travelled extensively to and worked with 14 African countries through regular country visits to implement and monitor the progress of quality initiatives as part of EY Africa Integration project. Identified and resolved technical (auditing and accounting) issues arising in practices in the region and responding to technical consultations from audit teams through research to address significant business and fraud risks identified on client engagements.

Ernst & Young (EY) Accounting
Audit Assistant to Audit Manager
01/2001 - 12/2006
Carried out audit planning, execution, review and financial reporting for listed and multinational entities in line with internationally recognised auditing and financial reporting standards (ISAs and IFRS). Prepared audit budgets, agreed fees and billing profiles with clients, monitored overruns, billing and collection of audit fees. Assessment of risk of non-compliance with relevant regulatory reporting frameworks.