Kreston Govender
Stockholm
Summary
Dependable Solutions Consultant skilled at forming lasting bonds with clients and customers by carefully addressing needs and fulfilling business goals. Perpetually available to address customer concerns. Keen to help companies connect clients with solutions to perfectly meet needs while driving internal revenue growth. Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Solutions Consultant
Workiva
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients, fostering strong service bonds and encouraging return patronage.
- Defined and described logistics of proposed projects to customers.
- Evangelized for updated SaaS products following introduction of new features or updated specifications.
- Coordinated support responses to customer issues, verifying closure of concerns and correction of deficiencies.
- Performed proof of concept demonstrations, instructing potential customers on benefits of Annual and Interim Reporting, ESG, Global Statutory Reporting and Financial Services and Insurance solutions.
- Performed detailed research of customer business structures to accurately tailor Annual and Interim Reporting, ESG, Global Statutory Reporting and Financial Services and Insurance solutions to unique needs of each.
- Worked closely with senior leadership to complete projects and solve complex issues on strict schedules and budgets.
Manager
Deloitte Stockholm
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Managed the Transformation team for Sweden which covered deployment and training of staff on the new system as well as monitoring within Sweden and reporting to European group and Global.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Same roles as an Assistant Manager and including the below:
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Sweden
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed teams on all engagements and reviewed the work of the team members in order to ensure the appropriate level of quality was performed
- Ensured that the work of myself as well as the team is completed on time in order to meet deadlines
- Involved in meetings with the client in order to understand their business model at a greater depth
- In this role, the following were a few of my strengths:
- Worked with clients to understand their business model and provide value add recommendations to improve their business model
- Performed in-depth review of texts and made edits and changes where necessary
- Created analysis and performance reports for management teams to review.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Managed the Transformation team for Sweden which covered deployment and training of staff on the new system as well as monitoring within Sweden and reporting to European group and Global.
Audit Consultant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2021 - 04.2021
- I worked remotely for the Deloitte Stockholm office in South Africa, where I assisted testing and concluding of audits during busy season
- This was a great learning experience as it was a new company and I was able to learn about their business models respectively
- In this role, the following were a few of my strengths:
- Facilitated meaningful learning experiences on a daily basis
- Acted as a dedicated team leader and took action when necessary
- Continually served as a dynamic and multifaceted leader.
Audit Senior
Deloitte South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2020
- I managed many teams virtually (during the COVID - 19 pandemic) as well as in person across a multitude of industries, of which, the largest team was between 40 and 50 people depending on the stage of the audit
- In this role, the following were a few of my strengths displayed:
- Worked to represent the company in a positive and enthusiastic manner
- Executed superior planning skills
- Used excellent time management and project management skills to successfully oversee and manage projects from conception to completion
- Worked to effectively manage staff members to encourage a productive and happy environment.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
- This was my second year at Deloitte where I had knowledge from the prior year audits as well as knowledge obtained from the audits that I participated as an Audit Assistant
- The below are a few of my strengths shown as an Audit Senior Assistant:
- Remained intently responsive and committed to optimal productivity
- Communicated effectively with company managers to understand the training and development needs of teams
- Collaborated on high priority projects with tact and a strong attention to detail
- Exhibited excellent self-discipline and self-management skills.
Audit Assistant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018
- I recently joined Deloitte and had the opportunity to work with different teams and different clients over a multitude of industries
- I was able to interact with the client with great ease as well as learn from the seniors on the audit and obtain invaluable knowledge from them
- The following are a few of my strengths on these audits:
- Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg02.2020
Internal Test of Competence - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg02.2018
Higher Diploma in Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg12.2017
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg12.2016
High School Diploma -
Rand Park High School
Johannesburg12.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Ability to Multitask
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Product Evangelism
- Proof of Concept (PoC) Demonstration
Certification
- Chartered Accountant of South Africa CA(SA)
- Certified in Workiva Annual and Interim Reporting Solution
- Certified in Workiva Environmental, Social and Governance Solution
- Certified in Workiva Global Statutory Reporting Solution
- Certified in Workiva Financial Services and Insurance Solution
Hobbies
- Golf
- Reading
- Gym
- Padel
- Squash
- Cricket
- Soccer
Leadership Roles
- Manager at Deloitte Stockholm
- Auditor in Charge at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Chromium Social Committee Captain at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Mopani Mens Cricket Captain at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Mopani Mixed Cricket Captain at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Mopani Mens Soccer Captain at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Mopani Mixed Soccer Captain at Deloitte Johannesburg
- Church Youth Leader at Liberty Church Johannesburg
- Leader/Prefect at Rand Park High School Johannesburg
- Second Team Cricket Captain at Rand Park High School Johannesburg
References
- Kearabilwe Ngobeni (Senior Manager Deloitte South Africa)
kngobeni@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 76 179 6450
- Tristan Rucastle (Senior Manager Deloitte South Africa)
trucastle@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 83 822 1415
- Johan van der Walt (Partner Deloitte South Africa)
jvanderwalt@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 82 565 0307
- Shelly Nelson (Partner Deloitte South Africa)
shenelson@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 82 854 0103
- Travis Alexander (Manager Deloitte South Africa)
talexander@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 83 555 1297
- Sue - Ann Symons (Senior Manager Deloitte South Africa)
ssymons@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 72 439 8708
- Jurie de Kock (Partner Deloitte South Africa)
jdekock@deloitte.co.za | (+27) 82 926 4757
- Pontus Palsson (Partner Deloitte Stockholm)
ppaalsson@deloitte.se | (+46) 73 397 11 81
- Andreas Frountzos (Partner Deloitte Stockholm)
afrountzos@deloitte.se | (+46) 76 847 20 31
- Matthias Pineau (Manager Workiva Stockholm)
matthias.pineau@workiva.com
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
Solutions Consultant
Workiva
12.2022 - Current
Manager
Deloitte Stockholm
06.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Sweden
06.2021 - 05.2022
Audit Consultant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2021 - 04.2021
Audit Senior
Deloitte South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2020
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
Audit Assistant
Deloitte South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assessment of Professional Competence - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Internal Test of Competence - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Higher Diploma in Accountancy - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
High School Diploma -
Rand Park High School
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