Kyle Williams CA(SA)
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced finance and audit professional with a proven track record in the private and public sectors within various assurance and reporting roles. Adept in risk management and fostering team development. Proficient in enhancing internal controls and compliance, leveraging strong analytical thinking and effective communication to drive organisational improvements. Demonstrated expertise in project management and report writing, significantly contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
University Of Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
- Teach and assess Governance, Audit and Assurance at an undergraduate, postgraduate and professional level for accredited professional programmes
- Convene final year undergraduate course in Governance, Audit and Assurance
- Engagement in research and scholarship beneficial to the university and the accounting profession
General Manager: Finance
Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Management of all financial transactions including: compilation of management accounts, ensuring the compliance to policies and procedures and, driving key service delivery metrics
- Management of all financial reporting and budgeting including: compilation of interim and annual financial statements, compilation of donor specific financial, ensuring compliance to internal budgeting processes and, the compilation of budgets
- Stakeholder management including: presentations to the board of directors and executive management, liaison with government departments at national and provincial levels and, acting as the public officer for SARS related matters
- System management including: the effective use of the financial reporting systems and banking systems
- Internal control and risk management including: ensuring the internal control environment is sound, risks are identified and action plans to mitigate are implemented and monitored
- Management of a staff compliment of 20+ including staff development
Internal Audit Manager
Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Assess compliance with regulations through regular monitoring of internal controls and procedures.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented internal controls by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
- Perform root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
- Management of a staff including staff development
Senior Manager: Internal Control
Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Establishment of the internal control unit within the business
- Assess compliance with regulations through regular monitoring of internal controls and procedures.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented internal controls by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
- Perform root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
- Management of a staff compliment of 5 including staff development
Auditor
Auditor General Of South Africa
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Perform external audit evaluations of accounting policies, financial statements and performance reports.
- Assess compliance to relevant laws and regulations
- Prepare effective and efficient audit plans based on available resources.
- Perform costing and budget reports. Audit monitoring deadlines and budget variance analysis.
- Draft management reports for stakeholders with analysis and
recommendations regarding financial management, leadership and governance, risks and financial analysis and compliance to laws and regulations. - Assist with the training and development of staff members with direct access to training of SAICA and SAIGA article trainees with effective on the job skills training and skills transfers.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa2010
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa2009
Skills
- Risk management
- Project management
- Communication
- External and internal audit
- Internal controls
- People management
- Report writing
- Analytical and integrative thinking
Certification
- CA(SA) registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Other Roles
- College Council Member
False Bay TVET College
May 2023 - present
- SAICA Southern Region Council Vice President
July 2020 - June 2024
References
References may be requested separately
Timeline
Lecturer
University Of Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
General Manager: Finance
Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
05.2019 - 12.2021
Internal Audit Manager
Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages
02.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Manager: Internal Control
Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
11.2015 - 01.2018
Auditor
Auditor General Of South Africa
01.2011 - 10.2015
- CA(SA) registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting -
University of Cape Town
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