Wajeeha Tayob
Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
Tshwane
Summary
I am a seasoned chartered accountant with a wealth of experience and expertise in auditing, corporate governance, management accounting and financial reporting. I currently hold full responsibility of the finance function within a global environment. Leveraging a master’s degree in computer auditing and extensive experience as a marker on audit and governance modules, I bring a blend of academic skills and practical expertise to the table. This allows me to offer invaluable insights and real-world examples making me an effective senior lecturer capable of bridging theoretical concepts with practical application.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Finance Business Partner: Financial Advisory
Deloitte
01.2017 - Current
- This role spans the areas of Southern, East, and West Africa, for which I am responsible for leading the full finance function
- I play a key role in driving strategic finance decisions while fostering optimum organisational performance
- My key deliverables are: Financial Reporting, Working Capital Management, Tax Compliance, General Ledger Management, Financial Reporting Packs, Annual Budget and rolling Forecasts, Strategic Recommendations, Team Management, Framework Development, Co-ordination of External Auditors.
Management Accountant
Deloitte
01.2015 - 01.2017
- My consistent excellence demonstrated in the role of Assistant Audit Manager culminated in promotion to Management Accountant
- This role enabled me to solidify my skills in the area of Financial Reporting and the overall Finance function
- My key deliverables were: Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Accounting Procedures.
Audit Senior/Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte
- My career has grown at Deloitte and my role in Audit set a solid foundation for my transition into Management Accounting
- Being meticulous in my approach the Audit process played to my strengths and I was promoted into the Assistant Audit Manager role
- My key deliverables were: Audit Planning, Fixed Asset Reconciliation, Financial Statement Analyses, Audit Reporting, Team Leadership, Quality Control, Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement.
Education
BCompt (Hons): Accounting Sciences -
UNISA
BCompt: Accounting Sciences -
UNISA
MCom: Computer Auditing -
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Auditing Standards
Corporate Governance codes and best practices
Risk and Compliance
Internal Controls management
Marking and Student Feedback
Presentation
Facilitation
Financial Reporting
Income statement and Balance sheet management
Financial Budgeting and Forecasting
Finance Strategy
Finance Business Partnership
Finance Legislation
Management Accounting
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership
Project Management
Taxation
Variance Analysis
IFRS
Microsoft Office
Preparation of Financial Statements
AI tools
Academic research
Affiliations
Chartered Accountant
Professional Highlights
- Deloitte: Financial Advisory Winner - Best Staff Member in a Supporting role.
- Deloitte: Financial Advisor Nominee: Making a Positive Impact in the Finance division.
- Working Capital (SAL) Targets: Consistently achieving Working Capital targets.
- Revenue Targets: Consistently achieving set Revenue targets and prioritising cost-saving initiatives.
References
References will be provided upon request.
Accomplishments
- ICAB Conference 2022 - Winner of best paper award
- Deloitte: Financial Advisory Winner - Best Staff Member in a Supporting role.
- Deloitte: Financial Advisor Nominee: Making a Positive Impact in the Finance division.
- Working Capital (SAL) Targets: Consistently achieving Working Capital targets. Revenue Targets: Consistently achieving set Revenue targets and prioritising cost- saving initiatives.
My notable achievements in my career include:
Timeline
Lead Finance Business Partner: Financial Advisory
Deloitte
01.2017 - Current
Management Accountant
Deloitte
01.2015 - 01.2017
Audit Senior/Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte
BCompt (Hons): Accounting Sciences -
UNISA
BCompt: Accounting Sciences -
UNISA
MCom: Computer Auditing -
University of Johannesburg