Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)

Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Manager at PwC | Capital Markets | Digital Transformation

  • Education

    • Glenwood High School

      2006 - 2010
      8 Subject Distinctions

      Activities and Societies: Global Young Leaders' Conference Alumnus; World General Knowledge Olympiad: 1st in South Africa; 1st Team Badminton (Half-colors); Performing Arts Academy Dux Proxime Accessit

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Commerce / Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy Accounting

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honours Society, Bhakti Yoga Society

  • Experience

    • PwC

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2020

      Lead Senior on assurance engagements for NASDAQ listed entities and venture-backed technology startups in Silicon Valley. Member of the PwC Technology Leadership Council. Lead Senior on assurance engagements for JSE listed and non-listed entities. Cross-industry experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Gaming, and Professional Services.

      • Senior Associate (San Francisco)

        Mar 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Senior Associate (Durban)

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Associate

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
    • TecEx

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

      I led an agile, cross-functional team of product owners and developers. Focused on operational excellence and creating an exceptional client experience, my team designed and developed enterprise applications to optimize the cross-border movement of 100,000+ products into 200+ countries.

      • Digital Transformation Lead

        Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Process Automation Specialist

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Decision Inc.

      Jan 2023 - Aug 2024
      Engagement Manager | FP&A Transformation

      Empowering CFOs and CROs to leverage technology as a catalyst to faster, more collaborative, data-driven decision making.

    • PwC

      Sept 2024 - now
      Senior Manager | Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CFA level 1

      CFA Institute
      View certificate certificate
    • First Level Regulatory Examination : Representatives (RE5)

      Financial Services Board
      Nov 2014
    • Foundations of Building in Board

      Board
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Chartered Accountant (South Africa)

      SAICA CA(SA)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
      Dean's Commendation University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
      World General Knowledge Olympiad : 1st in South Africa. Harmony Gold May 2010
    • Awarded to Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
      Dux Proxime Accessit, Academic Honours, Academic Merit Tie Glenwood High School 2010
    • Awarded to Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
      Regional League Champions : Badminton (Glenwood High School) KwaZulu-Natal Badminton Association 2007
    • Awarded to Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
      Julian Hurst Bursary for Speech and Drama Speech and Drama Association of South Africa 2004
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by ISKCON Food Relief Foundation on Feb 2011
      ISKCON Food Relief FoundationAssociated with Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Glenwood Academy of Maths and Science on Jan 2010
      Glenwood Academy of Maths and ScienceAssociated with Sankarshan Govender, CA(SA)