Wamashudu Mukheli
Senior Trainee Accountant
Summary
- As a self-motivated professional, I have consistently demonstrated a keen ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for business expansion and innovation. With a proven track record in increasing profits, reducing costs, and elevating customer service standards, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My background includes leadership roles where I have effectively led and supervised operational and sales teams, driving them towards success.
- As a passionate and accomplished Co-Owner, I have a solid track record of driving business development, enhancing customer service, and fostering strong team dynamics. My entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with a deep understanding of market trends and a sharp eye for growth opportunities, has been instrumental in achieving notable successes.
- Notably, my leadership as Lead Campus Connect enabled the development of a business platform that garnered over 30,000 users and generated a revenue turnover of R500,000. Additionally, our student-founded business received recognition through various awards, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.
- Driven by a deep interest in management consulting, I am eager to leverage my diverse skill set, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for problem-solving to contribute meaningfully to the dynamic field of consulting. My ability to identify strategic opportunities, analyze complex business challenges, and develop innovative solutions positions me as a valuable asset in driving organizational growth and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Co Founder and CEO
Campus Connect
11.2019 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Managed financial operations and investments to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Created and maintained customer-centric culture to drive customer satisfaction and expand customer base.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement and devised solutions to address areas of weakness.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Lead the team to acquiring 30 000 + users on Campus Connect platform
Vacation Student
BDO
06.2019 - 07.2019
- External Audit engagement for two of BDO clients.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Valuation Analyst
BDO SVCG
06.2022 - Current
- Integral member of the Specialized Valuations and Credit Group (SVCG) at BDO Financial Services, specializing in the valuation of various financial instruments.
- Proficient in performing valuations and assessing unlisted debt/credit, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS.
- Demonstrated expertise in Discounted Cash Flow Valuation and constructing Discount Rates tailored for developing markets.
- Conducted valuations of boutique hedge and structured products, including thorough audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared comprehensive Valuation Reports as client deliverables, providing clear insights and recommendations.
- Acquired proficiency in utilizing Refinitiv Eikon (Reuters) terminal, enhancing research and analysis capabilities.
- Use Technological tools such a B-Val to value instruments and analyses analyze differences
Junior Trainee Accountant
Senior Trainee Accountant
02.2022 - Current
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Reviewed clients systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
- Prepared reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such .
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used technological tools such as IDEA and ADVANTAGE to perform audit work in an effective manner
Development coach
Kickstart Academy
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Optimized player performance through personalized training and nutrition plans.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Partnered with other organizations to send domestic players to play in international soccer competitions.
- Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
Academic Tutor
Goodie Tutors
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - Accounting And Business Management
SAICA
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA) - Accounting And Finance
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Initial Test of Competence Board Exam (ITC) - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder Communication
Stakeholder Relations
Partnership Cultivation
Strategic Partnerships
Operations Management
Partnership Development
Business Development
Business Growth
Systems Management
Sales Strategies
Performance Analysis
Strategic Planning
Websites
Accomplishments
- Good scholastic achievement in literacy and diligence - grade 1: Year 2006
- Very good scholastic achievement in literacy, numeracy and life skills - grade 3: Year 2008
- Platinum plus merit award - grade 4: Year 2010
- Academic scroll - higher than 70% average during 2017 academic year
- Golden Key Member - top 15% top achievements in undergraduate commerce faculty in 2018
- Won Panorama primary school Junior players soccer player of the year: Year 2008
- Gold medalists - Kings cup: Year 2010
- Won Panorama primary school most promising soccer player of the year: Year 2011
- Panorama Primary School 6 years 100% attendance award: Year 2011
- Provincial colours - Represented Gauteng West District in Gauteng province soccer tournament
- Under 14 Footballer of the year - 2013
- Attended KPMG-Sunderland coaching clinic - 2014
- Under 15 Football player of the year - 2014
- Sport scroll - 2nd Team soccer - 2016
- Head Coach of Kickstart Academy
- Selected by Parktown Boys High School Accounting department for participation in: SAICA 2017 Accounting Olympiad
- National 2017 Accounting Grade 11 & 12 Olympiad
- Campus Connect top 5 companies in Allan Gray Incubation Competition
- Campus Connect top 30 Business of the year award 2021
- Campus Connect partners with BDO Grad recruitment team
- Campus Connect achieving 20,000 users across South Africa - 2021
- Campus Connect achieving 40,000 users across South Africa - 2022
- Campus Connect achieving 70 000 users across South Africa in 2023
- Winning SAICA TRAILBLAZER 2023
Leadership Role Qualifications Special Achievements
- Served as captain of the soccer team, where the team won the kings cup gold medal under my leadership during 2010 schools soccer season.,
- Served as a school monitor at Panorama Primary School for 2012 academic year.,
- Captain of Parktown Boys High School soccer and rugby teams for different age groups.,
- Served as a tutor and a coach to high school learners under the banner of Goodie Tutors., Football development coach for Kick Start Soccer Academy.,
- Co-founder of Campus Connect, a student-founded ed-tech company that provides educational resources to university students across the country., Campus Connect, Private Company, CEO, CEO of Campus Connect, Run operations, In charge of data analytics, Strategic Duties, Customer acquisitions, Financial analysis, Financial Reporting
- Served as Chairman of the Specialized Valuations and Credit Group at BDO in my final year of articles
- Served as Leader of 3rd Year Representative group at BDO responsible for addressing any queries raised by fellow 3rd years and attending to it by being the bridge of communication between Executives and Trainees .
Post Matric Qualifications
- Trainee Accountant, University of Witwatersrand, 2021,
- Bachelor of Accounting Science, Postgraduate diploma in Accountancy (CTA)
- ITC
- APC
Affiliations Membership
True, True
Extra Learning Activities
UDEMY - Introduction to Financial Modelling course
Couresa - Introduction to Management Consulting
First Names
Wamashudu Pfarelo
Personal Information
- ID Number: 990724 5020 083
- Date of Birth: 07/24/99
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Highest Standard Passed
Grade 12
Bachelor of Accounting Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science
ITC
APC
References
- Mrs Sharice Pillay, (010) 590 7200, Bursary officer, BDO (SA)
- Godiragetse Mogajane, 064 618 2246, Founder and Managing director, Goodie Tutors
- Mike Robertson, 082 048 4448, Founder, Kickstart Academy
- Ramoabi Matabane, 078 345 2087, Co Founder, Campus Connect
- Zakele Nyandeni, 083 411 4064, Head of Specialized Valuations and Credit Group
Extracurricular Activities
- Playing & watching sports
- Reading
- Entrepreneurship
- Coaching
- Mentorship
Timeline
Valuation Analyst
BDO SVCG
06.2022 - Current
Junior Trainee Accountant
Senior Trainee Accountant
02.2022 - Current
Co Founder and CEO
Campus Connect
11.2019 - Current
Vacation Student
BDO
06.2019 - 07.2019
Development coach
Kickstart Academy
01.2019 - Current
Academic Tutor
Goodie Tutors
01.2019 - 12.2021
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - Accounting And Business Management
SAICA
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA) - Accounting And Finance
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Initial Test of Competence Board Exam (ITC) - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -