Malwande Sondaba

Experience

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  NMMU School of Accounting

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Accounting 2 Tutor
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  Deloitte South Africa

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Articles Clerk

  • Planned and executed audits, including the determination of materiality. • Led audits of critical objectives, focusing on fixed assets and deferred tax assets. • Organized team logistics and ensured efficient workflow. • Provided coaching and on-the-job training for junior team members. • Collaborated with internal departments (e.g., Tax) and external valuators during acquisitions. • Reported material weaknesses in internal controls to management.

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  BDO UK LLP

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  Audit Senior

  • Led client audit engagements, including planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits. • Conducted in-depth research and analysis of financial statements and audit-related issues. • Developed a comprehensive understanding of clients' businesses to tailor audit approaches. • Proactively interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve issues, and provide recommendations for business and process improvements. • Specialized in auditing financial services clients, including limited partners and investment funds.Gained exposure to complex financial instruments, with Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange clients. Show less

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  BDO UK LLP

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Audit Supervisor

  • Planned and designed audit procedures for financial services engagements. • Led meetings with clients to discuss engagement expectations and timelines. • Managed and supervised audit processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. • Supervised, trained, and mentored junior staff, trainees, and interns on audit processes. • Set up audit budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation. • Reviewed financial statements for compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.

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  Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

  Lead Data Analyst

  • Performed detailed data, systems, and process analysis for various projects. • Accurately interpreted data, communicated insights clearly, and recommended actionable solutions. • Conducted ongoing tracking and monitoring of identified issues to ensure timely resolution. • Shared information regarding operational and strategic changes with relevant stakeholders. • Built and cultivated a network of relationships across the business and with key stakeholders. • Developed and documented data analytics strategy supporting business objectives. • Led the development of an AI-based email response system, enhancing operational efficiency. • Created automated reports and KPIs, driving continuous data accuracy and quality improvement. Show less

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  Sanlam

  Aug 2022 - now

  Strategy Manager

  • Formulated and drove cross-sell strategy across multiple business entities within the financial services group. • Led and mobilized cross-functional teams to achieve growth through customer-centric initiatives. • Developed and implemented engagement models for effective collaboration and continuous learning. • Cultivated and mobilized a high-performance team oriented around enabling growth through customer-centric cross-selling. • Developed a strategy aligning execution strategies of Sanlam Fintech and Sanlam Group clusters towards shared customer-centric outcomes. • Established an engagement model for effective collaboration, execution, and continuous learning between Sanlam Group clusters. • Integrated cross-sell into core operations, ensuring it is a strategic focus rather than a tactical afterthought. • Recognized as a thought leader and coach, accelerating business units towards customer-centric cross-sell success. Show less