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Thiagan Padayachy

Economist
Bloemfontein
Thiagan Padayachy

Summary

Dedicated investment professional talented in providing clients with analysis on current investment portfolio in terms of total return, retirement, risk assessment and efficiency. Adept at providing financial advice to customers and businesses dealing with over R100 million.

Deadline-focused highly effective at operating in fast-paced settings. Resourceful, forward-thinking and proactive with remarkable sense of market and customer positions.

Successful investment banking professional with history of bringing about exceptional results in high-volume environments with demanding objectives.

Expert and professional with exceptional talents and experience in planning mine sites. Diligent in reviewing technical information, analyzing risks, overseeing budgets and managing compliance with regulations. Progressive in utilizing new technology and following industry standards to deliver successful projects.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LEHI Holdings
Kimberley

CFO
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.
  • Emulated activist investors to generate return on invested capital.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
  • Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.

ERF1 Mining
DOUGLAS

Mine Economist
02.2021 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Translated economic evidence-based findings into comprehensible narrative to communicate policy and project development.
  • Conducted broad‐based economic research and prepared articles, digests and reports for management, specialty publications and clients.
  • Designed and improved models to further strengthen macroeconomic analysis.
  • Liaised with analysts to strengthen evidence base, raise value awareness and gain positive reputation about content accuracy.
  • Generated, analyzed and reported data to forecast market trends and explain economic phenomena.
  • Studied economic and statistical data.
  • Applied advanced IT and analytical skills and economic trend, business and industrial sector research to impact corporate decision making.
  • Analyzed macroeconomic variables to provide related forecasts.

Lucmo minerals
Johannesburg

Diamond Consultant
04.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Examined gems during processing to achieve accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores using magnifying glasses, loupes or shadowgraphs.
  • Maintained daily stone inventory control systems and optimized security protocols to protect valuable products.
  • Evaluated sales reports and priced diamonds and other precious stones according to market values and rarity.
  • Educated sales staff on inventory and sales techniques and supported associates in promoting products to customers.
  • Secured stones in metal mountings using solder.
  • Coordinated with clients, suppliers and manufacturers to create custom, quality works of jewelry.
  • Measured and graded diamonds on basis of clarity, symmetry, color and polish.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Nedbank
Bloemfontein

Business Banking Manager
09.2014 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Met with customers to assess needs and propose customized solutions.
  • Provided leadership and direction to grow team portfolio and increase revenue.
  • Delivered exceptional experience and maintained productive relationships with area small businesses.
  • Structured and finalized secured and unsecured loans.
  • Developed and implemented marketing and business plans.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.

Sanlam
Kimberley

Financial Planner
05.2011 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
  • Assisted clients with estate planning to organize distribution of assets based on client wishes.
  • Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
  • Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
  • Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
  • Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
  • Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.
  • Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
  • Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.

Godwin Capital UK
Kimberley

South African Inland Investment Representative
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of transactions.
  • Developed recommendations for product offerings, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and valuations.
  • Issued debt and sold equity to raise capital.
  • Developed various types of financial models to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions.
  • Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
  • Met with clients to generate new business and negotiate contracts.
  • Advised clients on investments, retirement and estate planning.
  • Informed clients of strategies for reducing debt and maximizing savings.
  • Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.

Education

Pune University
India

Master of Arts from Economics
06.2008 - 01.2012

University Overview

  • Received ICCR Scholarship

Northern Cape Highschool
Kimberley

High School Diploma
01.2004 - 11.2007

University Overview

Skills

    Negotiation and closing

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Timeline

South African Inland Investment Representative
Godwin Capital UK
10.2022 - Current
CFO
LEHI Holdings
01.2022 - Current
Mine Economist
ERF1 Mining
02.2021 - 10.2021
Diamond Consultant
Lucmo minerals
04.2018 - 02.2019
Business Banking Manager
Nedbank
09.2014 - 11.2017
Financial Planner
Sanlam
05.2011 - 06.2014
Pune University
Master of Arts from Economics
06.2008 - 01.2012
Northern Cape Highschool
High School Diploma
01.2004 - 11.2007
Thiagan Padayachy Economist