Izana Zaaiman CA(SA)

IFRS Specialist

Netherlands

About

I am a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with six years of international audit experience, currently working as an IFRS specialist in the renewable energy sector. I am a dedicated and driven individual who is energised by achieving my goals and exceeding expectations. Naturally inclined to take initiative, I lead with confidence while also appreciating the value offered by collaboration and teamwork. I bring a balance of creativity and structured thinking, and I remain calm, focused and solution-oriented when faced with challenges.

Experience

  • IFRS Specialist at Kenter Groendus
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Deloitte (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Junior Manager
      Oct 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      - Managing and leading audit engagements for medium-sized entities, overseeing teams of up to 5 professionals. - Co-managing larger multinational audit engagements, playing a role in managing downwards (up to 10 professionals) and also reporting and collaborating upwards (up to 8 professionals). - Supervising and reviewing the work of audit associates and seniors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to audit methodology. - Conducting business risk assessments, developing audit plans, and identifying key areas of focus and improvements on efficiency for audits. - Liaising with clients’ senior management to discuss audit findings, control deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement. - Preparing and reviewing financial statements ensuring compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and regulatory standards, management letters, and internal control reports. - Ensuring deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining high-quality standards. - Play a key role in the implementation of new audit software and facilitating company-wide training.

    • Audit Senior Staff
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Audit Trainee
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

      SAICA articles

  • Assistant Lecturer in Accounting at University of Pretoria
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr

    Developed and organised first‑year financial accounting teaching materials (lecture slides, problem sets, marking guides) and supported weekly tutorial sessions for cohorts of approximately 30 students per semester. Assessed all student assignments and exams using standardised rubrics, delivering clear written feedback to guide academic improvement and maintain fair, consistent grading.