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Jessica Modlin
Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
Johannesburg
Summary
Driven certified Chartered Accountant with 5 years of experience with specialization in accounting, auditing, tax and analytical skills for diverse companies. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in data analytics, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Intelligent Learning Solutions (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Creating metadata for a mathematics diagnostic assessment and remediation end-to-end teaching and learning solution.
- Assisting students and teachers to use the software and how to derive maximum value from its features and functionality.
- Analysing the student data (identified skill impediments) and presenting and reporting the data to executives.
- Producing critical and detailed analytical reports of student impediments and remediation strategies.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities (expanding into multiple new schools in 2023) in order to grow the organization and increase revenue.
- Assisting in sales demonstrations of the teaching and learning diagnostic tool to prospective schools.
Article Clerk
Ernst & Young
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided audit and assurance services to clients in the retail and mining & metals industry.
- Assisted senior auditors in identifying areas of risk and making recommendations for process improvements.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and provided actionable insights to improve financial performance.
- Exposure to JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) listed clients.
- Expertise lie in the audit of complex group structures.
- Performed extensive audit procedures over group companies' tax computations.
- Performed audit procedures for complex sections including creditors, revenue, investments in subsidiaries and group consolidation journal entries.
- Liaise and collaborate with other departments within EY (Tax and Valuations team).
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized audit plans resulting in improved compliance.
- During my senior (final) year, provided training and mentorship to junior team members resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science -
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
IMG Academy
Florida, United States Of America 01.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
King David Linksfield
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
Proficient in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
Strong technical South African tax knowledgeStrong communication skills and able to explain complex business concepts
Proven ability to analyze financial data
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
Interests
Social media content creation
Community service
Food and travel photography
Timeline
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
01-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Intelligent Learning Solutions (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Article Clerk
Ernst & Young
01.2019 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science -
University of The Witwatersrand
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
01.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
IMG Academy
01.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
King David Linksfield
01.2010 - 12.2010