Experienced professional with strong interpersonal skills and a polished demeanor. Driven by a tenacious and goal-oriented nature, consistently delivering results. Energetic and determined, excelling in building relationships and fostering teamwork. Demonstrates diverse leadership skills.
Experienced with regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy implementation. Utilizes analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure adherence to legal standards. Knowledge of collaborating with teams and maintaining up-to-date compliance protocols.
Upbeat, detail-focused professional with solid foundation in regulatory compliance and risk management. Possesses strong analytical skills and knowledge of legal standards and auditing procedures. Committed to ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory requirements and fostering culture of compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4010
4010
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Compliance Officer
Anova Health Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2021 - Current
Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
Mitigated legal risks by proactively identifying gaps in existing policies and recommending improvements.
Championed ethical business practices, instilling a sense of corporate social responsibility across all departments.
Reduced the risk of financial penalties by conducting thorough internal audits on a regular basis.
Ensured timely identification of potential issues by establishing robust monitoring systems and controls.
Spearheaded investigations into potential violations, promptly addressing issues to maintain company reputation and avoid sanctions.
Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making within the organization.
Designed risk assessment frameworks to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities and prioritize areas requiring attention.
Advised senior management on strategic planning initiatives, incorporating compliance considerations into decision-making processes.
Achieved significant improvements in compliance metrics by leading targeted internal review and action plan.
Reduced legal risks, conducting regular compliance audits and ensuring all departments adhered to laws and regulations.
Supported business expansion efforts by ensuring new initiatives were fully compliant with existing and emerging regulations.
Boosted staff compliance awareness with creation and delivery of engaging training sessions.
Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely updates on compliance changes and their impact on operations.
Enhanced public trust, ensuring transparent and ethical business practices were maintained across all operations.
Grants Administrator
Anova Health Institute (NPO)
09.2019 - 05.2021
Analyzing and confirming data / HIV consent forms completed by health counselors affiliated with an outsourced company called “Dot Good”, Unjani Health Care, as well as Quali Care Clinics
Compiling stats on the Anova Health Care spreadsheet for assessment
Verifying that the patient’s consent form has been completed accurately and the patient has signed the consent form to give permission to test for HIV/AIDS
Verifying HTS Reports at the clinics and their reports
Confirm that Reactive patients are newly diagnosed
Doing verification on the Tier portal to check if patients are linked to Care system
Systematically filing data/consent forms collected for health facilities
Ensuring safe keeping of crucial HIV data collected
Verify actual timesheets submitted versus ESS reports
Financial Consultant
St Annes Catholic Church
01.2013 - 12.2017
Weekly collecting and counting of Church incomes
Electronic as well as manual payments of expenditures weekly
Weekly banking of cash and cheques received
Managing and handling petty cash
Weekly filing of reports
Preparing and compiling financial reports and quarterly MS Powerpoint presentation of financial statements/reports
General Administration tasks
Team Leader Personal Markets
Standard Bank of South Africa
12.2004 - 01.2009
Taking care of 3 outlets in Johannesburg CBD with 32 direct reports / subordinates
Executive product acquisition, retention and migration strategies to effectively grow the business and meet the set targets
To oversee the overall sales strategy and sales tactic of the personal market
To lead and supervise the personal markets sales team with the objective of providing available service focused, knowledgeable and experienced point of contact for new and existing personal market customers
Effective review and management of product performance
Identify new revenue streams and opportunities for improved business efficiencies
Ongoing product management and maintenance of day to day operational activities (training, query resolution, product information update and so on)
To ensure that customers banking needs are identified and fulfilled efficiently and cost effectively
Build talent by designing work assignments to promote the development of employees and build bench strength for key positions
Customer Consultant
Standard Bank of South Africa
03.2003 - 11.2004
Maintain high levels for customer service for both internal and external customers
Promote diversity as a business imperative and take specific actions to drive it
Responsible for providing suitable advice to customers and business partners on various products, credit risk, credit assessment and voluntary debt review process
Foster a dynamic culture, creating an energy and excitement around shared goals and the banks values
Education
National Diploma - Financial Management
TSHWANE SOUTH COLLEGE
Pretoria, South Africa
Matric -
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
Johannesburg, South Africa
Skills
Attention to detail
Good judgment
Good work ethics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent conflict management and negotiating skills
Results-driven
Self-motivated
Team player
Auditing processes
Internal controls
Risk management
Compliance monitoring
Coursework
Generic Product Knowledge
Investment in Excellence
Career and Performance Management
Business Report Writing
Excel 2003 Basic / Intermediate
Banking FAIS Fit and proper skills program with Damelin School of Banking in 2006
Certificate of Business Training – Networx and Paradigm Shift in 2009
Enhancing Performance skills program in 2007
Physical Address
5389 Hawaii Crescent Ext 5, Cosmo City, Gauteng, 2188