Ilhaam Frieslaar

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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About me
Manager: IT & Cyber Assurance
Education
- Gatesville Masjid
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- University of the Western Cape
  2006 - 2009
  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)(Accounting)(Honours) Accounting, Financial Management and Cost Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and Corporate Governance
- J.G. Meiring High School
  2001 - 2005
  Matric Certification
Experience
- Adsup
  Dec 2007 - Dec 2009
  Promoter
  Promoted products in store to customers to increase sales and reach the targeted sales amount as required
- PwC South Africa
  Jan 2010 - Feb 2025
  Article clerk/ Consultant
  As part of my trainee accountant (SAICA Articles) and consultant experience at PwC I had to perform the following:-Design and execute audit procedures within the context of financial statements-Design and execute audit procedures within the context of an IT environment -Design, set and monitor budgets for audit engagements-Manage engagement and junior team members-Preparation of financial statements, -Review of financial statements to ensure compliance to IFRSOther responsibilities included billing and following up of invoices for clients, coaching junior team members and providing critical feedback on their performance.I also enjoy internal processes such as assisting with facilitation programs for students seeking to pursue the career of Chartered Accountant and assisting with forums within PwC. Show less
- PwC
  Oct 2013 - May 2022
  - Manager Risk Assurance
    Oct 2018 - May 2022
  - Risk Assurance Services -Manager
    Jul 2015 - May 2022
  - Assistant Manager
    Oct 2013 - May 2022
- PwC Australia
  Nov 2016 - May 2022
  Manager: Risk Assurance
- TFG (The Foschini Group)
  Nov 2019 - Feb 2025
  - Senior Manager: Business Continuity & Insurance
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2025
  - Business Continuity Manager
    Nov 2019 - Sept 2023
- ISACA South Africa Chapter
  May 2022 - May 2024
  Marketing and Communications Director
- Santam Insurance
  Feb 2025 - now
  Manager: IT & Cyber Assurance
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate of BCI (with Merit)
  Business Continuity Institute
  May 2021
- Senior Management Development Programme
  Stellenbosch Business School
  Apr 2022
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- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  ISACA
  Jun 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ilhaam Frieslaar
  PwC Experience Awards PwC Jan 2012 I obtained this award for excellent customer services, recognising opportunities for consultation work and making the right connections within the firm for sell-on work.
- Awarded to Ilhaam Frieslaar
  First Accounting University of Western Cape Jan 2007 Awarded for obtaining first position for Accounting in first year of varsity
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Leader and Facilitator
  Issued by Islamic Girls Youth Group on Jan 2003
  Associated with Ilhaam Frieslaar