Pl3dge

Pl3dge is a company limited by guarantee, delivering discretionary benefits to its members from contributions made by its members. Leveraging the power of blockchain technology to offer a streamlined, secure, and transparent On-chain DeFi life cover solution.

www.pl3dge.com

Co-Founder

OpsFi

OpsFi is a web3 & blockchain financial service provider & commercial advisor.

Head of Advisory

Deloitte

I played a key role in delivering client service on various engagements related to forensic accounting, investigations, and dispute resolution. I supervised and provided support throughout the process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our solutions.

One of the highlights of my role was the integration of AI and machine learning tools into our litigation support services. This innovation significantly enhanced our ability to analyze and interpret vast amounts of data, empowering our team to provide more informed and compelling insights during legal proceedings.

I contributed to the growth and modernization of the organization by developing and maintaining in-house tools that streamlined business functions. These tools not only improved productivity but also contributed to cost savings and improved overall performance.

Building lasting and meaningful relationships with our clients was a core aspect of my responsibilities. By understanding their unique needs and challenges.

Additionally, I actively engaged in business development efforts, seeking out new opportunities and partnerships to expand our services and reach.

Throughout my tenure in the Forensics division, I demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to innovation, and a strong focus on delivering measurable results.

Assistant Manager - Financial Advisory: Forensics & eDiscovery

Senior Associate - Financial Advisory: Forensics & eDiscovery

Providing audit, accounting, and advisory services to esteemed clients within the financial services sector, with a primary focus on hedge funds and asset managers.

Key Contributions:

- As a core team member, I played an important role in successfully executing the largest hedge funds engagement in the office. This experience honed my expertise in handling intricate financial structures and navigating complex regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrating a keen eye for detail, I analyzed extensive datasets crucial for the audit of custody and valuation of all investments within a sizable fund complex. This process ensured accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
- I conducted projections, stress testing, and cash flow analysis to assess financial stability and going-concern risks tailored to the unique characteristics of each client.
- To optimize efficiency and maintain robust oversight, I developed an effective workflow for monitoring audit coverage and streamlined confirmation tracking processes.
- Recognizing the power of automation, I designed and implemented various reusable Excel macros that expedited large-scale tasks, enhancing productivity and accuracy.
- I actively engaged with clients, fostering transparent and open communication to manage expectations and timelines. This approach led to stronger partnerships, based on trust and mutual understanding.

Included a Secondment to Financial Advisory: Forensics & eDiscovery
- Automation Scripts in powershell
- Troubleshooted the in-house evidence data management tools

Members of the following:
- All-In Committee
- Social Committee

Audit Senior

Completion of CA(SA) articles.

- Member of the Financial Institutions Services Team with clients covering hedge funds, mutual funds, asset managers, pension funds and medical schemes. 
- Lead senior of a large Collective Investment Schemes Audit (majority hedge funds). 
- Included project management of a large audit team and liaising with the client's management on service delivery and timing.
- Created tools and processes to improve the efficiency of audits.
- Worked alongside the software engineers to pioneer the development and implementation of audit testing automation for funds. (Robotics Process Automation).
- Performed audit testing over the consolidation of a listed asset manager.

Participated and taking leadership positions in various aspects of the company notably:
 Chair: Trainee Accountant Forum
 Vice Chair: Employment Equity Forum

University of Cape Town

Topics covered:
- Fixed Income Securities
- Derivatives: Futures, Forwards, and Options 
- International Finance

Finance IIB Tutor

Zando (www.zando.co.za)

- Developed internal tools for financial analysis using PHP and SQL 
- Performed financial data trend analysis 
- Front-end web development of an in-house fleet management system using the Javascript Angular framework.

Junior Business Intelligence Developer

Deloitte South Africa

Audit Intern

UCT Radio

- Managed a team for the creation of jingles and sound effects for the radio shows.
- Managed the logistics and setup for live events and in studio equipment.
- Hosted the Rock and Metal specialist show.

Production and Tech Manager

Incremental Code

•	Created a text-based game for the use on the instant messenger MXit.
•	Worked on the development of a SnapBill payment gateway plugin for WooCommerce in Wordpress

Web Developer Intern

I am a seasoned professional with a diverse background, holding the designations of Chartered Accountant (South Africa and Canada) and Chartered Financial Analyst. Along with a foundation in computer science, it has allowed me to bridge the gap between financial services and technology. With more than nine years of hands-on experience, my career has been a fulfilling journey, encompassing a broad spectrum of roles across regions, including South Africa and the Cayman Islands.

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