Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Personal Information
Date Of Birth
Soccer, Writting and recording music, Playing Saxophone, Gym, Chess and Reading Books.
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Bradely Kekana CA(SA)

Bradely Kekana CA(SA)

Chartered Accountant
Silverlakes

Summary

Dynamic and commercially minded Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a proven track record in financial reporting, tax advisory, and strategic business consulting as well as Auditing. Adept at leading end-to-end finance functions, preparing and analyzing IFRS-compliant financial statements, optimizing tax positions, and delivering actionable insights through advanced financial modelling and reporting tools like Power BI and Excel.

Founder of a small advisory firm, with hands-on experience supporting high-growth SMEs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining systems using cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks). Strong leadership background with a reputation for ethical judgment, precision, and stakeholder-focused decision-making. Passionate about helping businesses unlock financial clarity and scale sustainably.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Managing Director

Panda Consulting (Self Employed)
03.2025 - Current
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services relating to preparation of Financial Statements and Taxation.
  • Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
  • Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.

Audit Assistant Manager

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Was involved in the audit of the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) which utilizes IFRS accounting framework.
  • Was involved in the audit of the ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology) which utilizes IPSAS accounting framework.
  • Was involved in the audit of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (Armscor) which utilizes the GRAP accounting framework.
  • Was involved in tutoring fellow colleagues on Finance and accounting to prepare for their board exams.

Trainee auditor

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Was involved in the audit of the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) which utilizes IFRS accounting framework.
  • Was involved in the audit of the ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology) which utilizes IPSAS accounting framework.
  • Was involved in the audit of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (Armscor) which utilizes the GRAP accounting framework.
  • Was involved in tutoring fellow colleagues on Finance and accounting to prepare for their board exams.

Accountant and tax consultant

PKF Durban
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed compilation of financial statements
  • Performed tax returns for different types of tax payers
  • Performed auditing and review work of accounting, financial management and taxation

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Science -

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2015 - 11.2017

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA) -

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2020 - 11.2023

Board exams -

SAICA
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2021 - 02.2023

Tax Practitioner Readiness Programme - Taxation

South African Revenue Service
Pretoria, South Africa
05.2023 - 07.2023

Taxation Short Course - Taxation

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving

  • Team Leadership, Project Management & Effective Time Management

  • Financial Reporting (IFRS, GRAP, GAAP)

  • Statutory Compliance (Companies Act, SARS regulations, PFMA)

  • Cost Control & Variance Analysis

  • Income Tax Planning (Individuals, Corporates, Trusts)

  • Tax Risk Management & Audit Readiness

  • Entrepreneurial Thinking & Business Development

  • External & Internal Audit (ISA standards)

  • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Macros)

  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Xero)

Interests

Writing and recording music
Soccer
Gym
Reading books

Personal Information

  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 8 drivers license

Date Of Birth

09/21/96, Polokwane

Soccer, Writting and recording music, Playing Saxophone, Gym, Chess and Reading Books.

Outside of work, I’ve developed a strong balance between creativity, physical discipline, and strategic thinking.

I’ve played soccer competitively, which has taught me a lot about teamwork, resilience, and fast decision-making under pressure — qualities I apply in high-stakes business settings.

I also write and record music, and I’ve recently taken up the saxophone. That’s a big part of my creative outlet — it strengthens my focus, patience, and emotional intelligence, which surprisingly translates into better client communication and problem-solving.

I’m dedicated to gym training, which helps me stay mentally sharp and physically disciplined. Chess is my go-to for strategic thinking — it’s helped me sharpen my ability to think three steps ahead, which is crucial in advisory and planning roles.

And I’m an avid reader — especially around business, psychology, and personal development — because I believe that the more I grow personally, the more value I bring professionally.

Timeline

Managing Director

Panda Consulting (Self Employed)
03.2025 - Current

Tax Practitioner Readiness Programme - Taxation

South African Revenue Service
05.2023 - 07.2023

Audit Assistant Manager

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2023 - 02.2024

Board exams -

SAICA
03.2021 - 02.2023

Trainee auditor

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2024

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA) -

University of South Africa
02.2020 - 11.2023

Accountant and tax consultant

PKF Durban
02.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Accounting Science -

University of Johannesburg
02.2015 - 11.2017

Taxation Short Course - Taxation

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Bradely Kekana CA(SA)Chartered Accountant