Ronel Jooste - CA(SA), Masters In Happiness Studies (curr)

Experience

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

  Article Clerk

  Responsible for various audits of banking and insurance clients (i.e. Momentum Group; JP Morgan; Santam; Rand Merchant Bank; ABSA Insurance etc.)

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  Momentum

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2007

  Senior Manager – Internal Audit

  Risk analysis, control identification and control monitoring.Reporting to various Risk and Audit Committees.Managing the Internal Audit team.Business process and system descriptions and documenting.

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  Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2015

  Head of Group Financial Reporting

  Group consolidation of the 200+ subsidiaries within the MMI Group.Group financial results – segmental reporting, assets under management, IFRS, additional disclosure for analysts, analyzing financial results etc.Annual financial statements for MMI Group Limited.Implementing of group consolidation and reporting tools / systems – Hyperion Financial Management (HFM); Clarity and Cognos Controller.Responsible for accounting and reporting during the merger between Momentum Group and Metropolitan Group.Responsible for the accounting and reporting of the section 37 transaction between Momentum Life Ltd and Metropolitan Life Ltd.Design and Implementation of the new Chart of Accounts for the MMI Group.Financial management / control.Managing the group financial reporting team.Regulatory reporting for MMI Group.Attending MMI Group Audit Committee.Various ad-hoc tasks and projects. Show less

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  PhysEQFiT Wellness, Guesthouse & Spa

  Apr 2015 - now

  Managing Director

  PhysEQFiT is a company focussing on physical, emotional and financial wellness services to achieve holistic wellness. Customised programmes for individuals, couples, corporate teams and entrepreneurs. We promote and support people to live a healthy, active, happy and financially fit lifestyle.PhysEQFiT Guesthouse is situated in Centurion and offers over-night accommodation to business and leisure travellers as well as wellness retreats.PhysEQFiT Spa is situated in Centurion and offers massages, facials and nail treatments.The Wellness & Lifestyle Corner is a shop at the guesthouse and spa as well as online shop with various wellness & lifestyle products supporting our clients and guests on their journeys towards living a healthy, active, happy and financially fit lifestyle. Show less

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  FinanciallyFit Group

  Nov 2015 - now

  Managing Director

  Providing business and financial consulting and training services to businesses ranging from small / medium size businesses to large listed corporates.Compiling business plans.Online financial courses focussing on business and personal finances. Business course for start-ups.Financial health analysis for SMME'sEmployee financial wellness programmes.

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  Old Mutual Limited

  May 2019 - Jul 2020

  Independent Contractor - Financial Consultant
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  Massmart

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

  Head of Group Consolidation (Consultant)

  Group consolidation for Massmart Group. Annual financial statements for Massmart Group. Reporting to ultimate holding company, Walmart (US GAAP).Monthly reporting and review of results.SENS reporting. STATS SA reporting. Review of subsidiary financial statements. Various projects: IFRS16 leasesHFM (consolidation). SAP (general ledger).

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  Woman of Stature Foundation

  May 2022 - now

  Non Executive Director
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  Acumen Group

  Jan 2024 - now

  Consulting for an international group of clients within the financial services industry located in Bermuda, UK, USA, Canada and Mexico. IFRS, US GAAP. Insurance and reinsurance accounting and reporting.Group consolidation and annual group financial statements.Quarterly financial results to board.Quickbooks accounting softwareXero accounting software.Spotlight consolidation system

  • Senior Management Consultant

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Group Chief Financial Officer (Interim)

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024