SHARANAM ABBANA
Durban
Summary
Innovative senior financial accounting lecturer and professional tax specialist committed to equipping the next generation of finance leaders. Leverages IFRS and integrated‑reporting expertise, data‑driven research, and design‑thinking pedagogy to ignite sustainability‑centric decision‑making across Sub‑Saharan markets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
07.2022 - Current
• Spearhead curriculum redesign integrating project‑based learning, design thinking and integrated‑reporting case studies for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Supervise and mentor student research
Senior Financial Accountant
Ramathe KZN
07.2020 - 10.2023
• Compiled IFRS‑compliant annual financial statements and management reports
• Led statutory compliance and SARS tax engagements
• Supervised and mentored junior accountants
Education
Ph.D. - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Durban12-2025
Master of Accountancy -
Durban University of Technology
Durban06-2022
Skills
- Curriculum Redesign
- Design-Thinking
- MS Office
- Tax Advisory
Links
Google Scholar
Accomplishments
• SAIPA Emerging Catalyst Award (2025)
• GOOT Emerging Academic Programme recipient (2023 – 25)
• Departmental Emerging Researcher of the Year (2023)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Leadership and Service
• Founder, NextGen Accountants – bridges academic theory with real‑world digital finance skills (2024 ).
• Logistical Chair, International Conference on Governance & Accountability (2024).
Timeline
Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
07.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Accountant
Ramathe KZN
07.2020 - 10.2023
Ph.D. - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Master of Accountancy -
Durban University of Technology
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