Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training Courses Attended
Other Employment
Hobbies And Personal Interests
Health
Personal Information
Own Transport
References
Timeline
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Jean-Philippe Ghyoot

Chartered Accountant (CA) SA
Pretoria

Summary

Jean-Philippe (J-Ph) brings a wealth of expertise in finance, sales and operations. With a background in financial consulting and a qualified chartered accountant, J-Ph gained extensive experience across many industries, including renewable energy, financial services, real estate, agriculture, hospitality, management consulting, and auditing. J-Ph thrives on innovation and technology, constantly seeking ways to drive business growth through process optimisation and staying ahead of industry advancements. With strong communication and motivational skills, J-Ph fosters a collaborative work environment and have a proven track record of managing large teams with business acumen.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Alumo Energy
3 2022 - Current
  • Managing director of the Alumo Business division, specialising in providing renewable energy solutions for business customers.
  • Established unit and drove to profitability within 12 months.

Partner

Consult Us Financial Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd
04.2015 - Current
  • Partner of a Sanlam authorised specialist wealth management and financial advisory company.
  • Practice with a billion rand of assets under financial advice management.

Founder and Managing Director

MyPetlife (Pty) Ltd (www.mytanklife.com)
03.2020 - Current
  • Founder of an online multi-vendor e-commerce marketplace for aquarium products.

Financial Director

Kindergoed Investments (Pty) Ltd
6 2019 - 04.2024
  • Financial director and board member. A property management, hospitatlity, property rental, and timber farming business.

Senior Financial Manager

JHI
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Financial reporting and management of retail property management business unit, project management of system migrations.

Senior Consultant

KPMG Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Management consulting solutions, project management, client proposals, client portfolio including Standard Bank, MTN, SAB Miller, etc.

Manager

KPMG
01.2006 - 08.2012
  • Audit management, financial reporting, internal controls assessment, client relationship management, staff coaching and training.

Education

BComm in Accounting Science With (Honours) And CTA -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning - Financial Planning

University of The Freestate
Free State
04.2001 -

Skills

Analytical Skills

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Training Courses Attended

  • Assessor Training (SAICA, October 2010)
  • Prince2 Foundation, Sustainable Value Implementation, Negotiation and Influencing Techniques, New Manager Milestone Event, Motivating People to Perform, Audit 1, 2, 3, and Experienced in Charge, Regular Technical and IFRS Update Courses, Outlook, PowerPoint, IDEA, and Excel Training, Investment Specialist (KPMG, Jan 2006 - Present)
  • Generic and Specific Train the Trainer Courses (KPMG, August 2008 - Present)

Other Employment

  • Food and Beverage Industry, Waiter, 2001, 2004, Client-facing service, billing
  • Hendon Preparatory School (London), Staff Assistant Tutor and Sports Coach, 01/2000, 12/2000, Assisted teaching staff, taught English to Japanese scholars, coached soccer and cricket, general administration

Hobbies And Personal Interests

  • Traveling (Europe, Africa, USA)
  • Keeping abreast of technology
  • Cooking
  • Fishing
  • Skiing
  • Other outdoor pursuits

Health

Excellent

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8106578943006
  • Date of Birth: 05/23/82
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: South-African
  • Marital Status: Married

Own Transport

Yes

References

  • Matthew Blackmore, Director, Alumo Energy, +27 (84) 240 7716, Colleague
  • Michael Dalby, Chairman, Kindergoed Investment (Pty) Ltd, +27 (83) 882-8341, Colleague
  • Carol Read, Director, KPMG, +27 (82) 719 0505, Mentor director

Timeline

Founder and Managing Director

MyPetlife (Pty) Ltd (www.mytanklife.com)
03.2020 - Current

Partner

Consult Us Financial Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd
04.2015 - Current

Senior Financial Manager

JHI
10.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Consultant

KPMG Services
09.2012 - 09.2013

Manager

KPMG
01.2006 - 08.2012

BComm in Accounting Science With (Honours) And CTA -

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning - Financial Planning

University of The Freestate
04.2001 -

Managing Director

Alumo Energy
3 2022 - Current

Financial Director

Kindergoed Investments (Pty) Ltd
6 2019 - 04.2024
Jean-Philippe GhyootChartered Accountant (CA) SA