Ratshilumela Ndadza
Actuarial
Summary
Actuarial professional with experience in the investment sector and strategic finance, currently serving as a Technical Specialist. In this role, I specialize in resolving investment errors, conducting complex financial and tax calculations on investment products, and providing insights that guide key business decisions. Recognized for my quick learning ability and collaborative approach, I thrive in challenging environments that require analytical expertise. I work closely with diverse teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how different functions align with broader business objectives. Eager to transition into a finance-focused role, I am committed to leveraging my skills to drive impactful results in a dynamic setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Specialist
Momentum Investments
12.2022 - Current
- Investigated and rectified errors on individual investments including tax calculations
- Initiated several automation projects to help the team
- Performed rigorous calculations for clients
- Price corrections, Base cost and offshore funds calculations
- Tax calculations on investment products
- Data and financial analysis
- Conducted monthly root cause analysis, providing valuable insights distributed to relevant stakeholders
- Evaluated current processes, proposing and implementing improvements aligned with business objectives
- Problem Solving and Resolve Queries.
Vacation work
South African Reserve bank
6 2019 - 7 2019
- I had the opportunity to work in the Macro and Innovation Team in the Economic Research and Statistics department
- I was exposed to some of the tools they used for forecasting.
Strategic Actuarial Finance intern - Group Finance
Momentum Metropolitan
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected data for different companies for competitor Analysis Report
- Reviewed different types of contracts under MMH and unbundled the different components in the contracts, classifying them under IFRS17
- Assisted in performing Director's valuation for the different business units in MMH
- Automated the manual work that was performed in the projects that I was involved in
- Enrolled for several Udemy Courses to help better understand the different programming tools.
Education
Bsc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics -
University of Pretoria
01.2017 - 05.2021
Completed matric - undefined
Maneledzi Secondary school
01.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Risk Assessment
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Financial analysis
Good communication skills
Investment knowledge
Excel and VBA
Data Analysis
Project Management
SQL and Python (Minimal experience)
R, SAS and Power BI
Regulatory Knowledge
Team Collaboration
Good report and writing skill
Works well under pressure
Good communication skills
Personal Information
Hobbies: Enjoy nature and keeping our planet clean, Deeply passionate about technology in particular Artificial intelligence, Sports fanatic, Travel
Volunteer Experience
- 3C Church, Pretoria, 2020-01-01, 2021-12-31, Part of the finance team at church, Achieved great communication skills and paying attention to detail because of being part of the finance team., Provided food parcels for the needy regularly.
- Mentorship, Created free mentorship and tutoring group for first year students.
References
- Naazneen Ebrahim, Corrections and Technical Investment, +27 72 868 8877
- Wendy Akom, Senior HR management at South African reserve bank, Wendy.Akom@resbank.co.za
Timeline
Technical Specialist
Momentum Investments
12.2022 - Current
Strategic Actuarial Finance intern - Group Finance
Momentum Metropolitan
04.2022 - 12.2022
Bsc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics -
University of Pretoria
01.2017 - 05.2021
Completed matric - undefined
Maneledzi Secondary school
01.2012 - 05.2016
Vacation work
South African Reserve bank
6 2019 - 7 2019
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