Delphi Scheepers, CA(SA), MBA

Experience

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  PwC South Africa

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Associate

  Associate in the Metals and Mining assurance division. Managed junior trainee accountants on multiple audit assignments. Audits involved planning, execution and completion of audit. Analysed and tested working capital. Performed Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) calculations and Financial Due Diligence analysis to test and verify the going concern of companies.Promoted recruitment drives for newly graduated students.

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  PwC Portland, Oregon

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Senior Associate

  Senior Associate in the Commercial Products and Services division.Executed statutory audit of Vestas Wind Systems. Sole responsibility received to perform financial statement report pack reporting to PwC (Denmark).

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  PwC South Africa

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Senior Associate

  Senior Associate in the Metals and Mining division.Managed junior trainee accountants on multiple audit assignments. Provided performance, coaching and development evaluation for accountants.

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  PwC Cayman Islands

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2014

  Senior Associate

  Senior Associate in the Private Equity and Hedge Fund division.Performed valuation consulting, financial statement audits and financial modelling (DCF and multiples valuation) on one of top three leveraged buyout private equity funds in Japan with assets under management of US$750m.

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  MUFG Investor Services

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Senior Fund Accountant

  Senior Fund Accountant in Single Manager Division acting as account officer for Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Fund of Hedge Funds.Prepared group consolidated financial accounts and Net Asset Value statements for UK private equity funds. Performed advisory role on process improvement of reporting procedures that lead to increased efficiency, accuracy and completeness for managed client accounts.Performed Client Due Diligence (Anti Money Laundering and Know-Your-Client procedures) for newly on boarded investors. Show less

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  The Citco Group of Companies

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Supervisor

  Responsible for financial reporting for a portfolio of international hedge funds and managing a team of accountants. Reviewed deliverables of fixed income hedge fund accounts with asset under administration of US$2.5bn. Detailed planning performed to ensure daily and weekly deliverables executed correctly.

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  Cranfield School of Management

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  MBA

  Top 100 Financial Times Ranked MBA.Modules: Strategic Marketing, Statistical Data Analytics, International Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Strategizing in Challenging Context, Sustainable and Conventional Energy TechnologyExecuted six-month consulting project for 3rd party stakeholder to obtain insights from chartered flight patterns and activity. International Business Assignment conducted in Japan with a focus on leading international companies headquartered in Japan

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  Endangered Brewing

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2024

  Co-Founder

  On a mission to save endangered species whilst providing a simple, uncomplicated, and high-quality core range of beers.Founded small business to focus on direct-to-consumer online retail of FMCG products.Responsible for all daily operations and finance function, including working capital, stock management and fulfilment. Responsible for the multi-channel promotion of the products and strategic direction of public relations.Worked with multiparty stakeholders on product development, production, sales channels, marketing, and logistics.Ownership over working capital requirements, cash flow and forecastingAt Endangered Brewing, our team has embraced the challenge of combining entrepreneurial passion with a commitment to conserving wildlife. As Co-Founder and Financial Controller, I lead our financial strategy, ensuring robust working capital and stock management to support our mission-driven business.My role involves a dynamic blend of multi-channel product promotion, strategic public relations direction, and stakeholder collaboration in product development and logistics. We've cultivated a brand that not only stands for quality but also embodies our dedication to making a positive impact on endangered species through every sip our customers take. Show less

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  Deloitte

  Oct 2024 - now

  Senior Manager

  CFO Advisory & StrategyFinancial Reporting & AnalysisDigital Transformation in FinanceProcess Taxonomy Analysis and Improvement Implementation Due Diligence Execution SIPOC Methodology Application