Guildford, England, United Kingdom
I am a audit director at BDO LLP providing audit services to large privately owned groups and small & medium companies. I have been working for BDO for over 17 years, previously with KPMG South Africa for 10 years. I have gained significant experience working across a range of industries including manufacturing, retail, real estate & construction, TMT and Healthcare. My clients include international groups and Private Equity backed group where I have developed commercial incites and excellent project management skills working with clients across the globe in USA, Europe, China, Singapore, Australia and South Africa. I have gained experience under both IFRS and UK GAAP accounting frameworks. I am passionate about building strong client relations and delivering a quality service and insights to help my clients succeed.
Management and co-ordination of large UK AIM listed to local medium sized corporate audits in manufacturing and services related industries. Some client examples are: - HaiKe Chemical Group Ltd – Revenue £1,300m – petrochemical, speciality and biochemical business based in China. AIM listed - China Shoto plc – Revenue - £212m - battery manufacturer based in China. AIM listed. - Keltbray Group Ltd - £120m – demolition and construction in UK - DigiPos Group - £56m – IT point of sale hardware & software – international group Significant experience with both IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards. Key leadership role in managing audit teams including setting goals and monitoring performance on a monthly basis. Leadership role in co-ordinating and driving business development strategies and initiatives, focussing on manufacturing sector targets in UK Southern region. Leadership role in the management of the audit department Regional knowledge manager co-ordinating knowledge sharing and motivating staff to develop a culture of knowledge sharing and behaviour change. Significantly involved in career development of junior staff and improvement in people development processes.
Management and co-ordination of well established large listed and international audits in numerous industries including retail, manufacturing, consumer products, industrial, property and financial services clients. Some client examples are: - Pick n Pay Holdings Ltd – Revenue R41bn – one of Africa's largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, general merchandise and clothing retailer - listed on JSE. - Clicks Group Ltd – Revenue R10bn – health and beauty focused retailer - listed on JSE - Spur Group – R215m – SA’s leading family sit-down restaurant group - listed on JSE. - adidas South Africa (Pty) Ltd – manufacturer and distributor adidas branded goods Contributing to the setting and monitoring of strategic goals for the audit division. Assisting with financial due diligence for client acquisitions. Managing staff performance and career development processes. Regional knowledge manager co-ordinating knowledge sharing and motivating staff to develop a culture of knowledge sharing behaviour. Developing and growing the audit practice together with cross selling tax and other advisory services. Co-ordinating, planning and running an intern program in conjunction with Human Resources.