Alphina Kekae

Provide accounting, payroll and tax services to African clients, coordinate financial year-end audits and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies since 2023.

Led GZI SA to 13% market share within three years while overseeing operations for a R650M turnover business and R1B fixed assets; set strategic direction, drove expansion and ensured governance compliance.

Directed finance for a R650M turnover group managing finance strategy, working capital, ERPs and reporting while advising executive leadership on long-term planning and pricing models.

Managed finance for a R4.6B turnover division operating in 11 countries, leading a finance team and implementing ERP/BI systems to improve reporting, KPIs and financial risk management.

Completed trainee accountant role supporting audit and assurance engagements and developing core accounting and audit skills across clients.

Oversaw and conducted technical audit procedures, assessed internal controls and business processes, managed engagements including timelines and budgets, and prepared audit reports.

Completed facilitator and assessor training to support educational assessment and training delivery.

Completed an executive development program focused on women in leadership and advanced leadership skills.

Completed a management certificate program to develop leadership and managerial skills.

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) through SAICA, completing the required training and professional assessments.

Completed an Honours-level Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Hons) program with emphasis on advanced accounting and financial management.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree focusing on commerce-related subjects and foundational accounting principles.