Migael P. Henning

• Analyzed complex financial data to detect potential fraud or irregularities within organizations.
• Evaluated client risk assessments, identifying areas where additional audit focus was necessary to mitigate potential issues.
• Provided guidance to junior staff members, fostering positive team environment focused on continuous learning and development.
• Assisted clients in improving their financial management systems, leading to better decision-making capabilities.
• Conducted thorough audits for clients, resulting in improved financial reporting accuracy.
• Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.

Auditing

• Focused on Financial Services Sector, specialising in Asset Management, Fintech and Banking Sectors.
• Proudly part of first ever fully digital bank audit in South Africa, The Purple Group Audit which is JSE listed Fintech.
• Gained invaluable experience on crypto asset management, large collective investment schemes and one of the largest private equity / venture capital networks in South Africa.
• Acted as a team leader on audit projects, delegating tasks and providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Always interested in learning about new developments within a business and the larger industry to provide clients with better service delivery.
• Gained extensive knowledge about the financial services sector, including key role players in the industry, new developments in the market and regulatory oversight.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications within the audit industry that assist in completing projects more efficiently.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to assist all team members and achieving stated goals.

Advisory

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations through being part of unique projects.
• Was privileged to be part of advisory work outside of the external audit space. Notable projects included internal audit for a medium size short term insurer as well as an advisory project with BDO based in Jersey.

Specialised Valuations and Credit Group

• Was successful with application to join this elite group within BDO also known as SVCG.
• SVCG specialised in valuing listed/unlisted debt derivatives, performs credit risk assessments in both advisory capacity for clients such as IFRS9 models, as well as assisting auditing teams on their expected credit loss assessments.
• Notable clients included one the the largest stock broker companies in South Africa, medium size medial schemes, including large short term lenders which focused on "pay-day-lending".

• Sold indoor hockey clothing for a 3-month seasonal period. Responsible for own market research, designs and marketing of products.
• Line consisted mainly of warm-up tops, tops, shirts and liners. Turnover was R60,000 with a net profit of R10,000.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as sales were very reliant on these skills.
• Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
• Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity ie customers and suppliers.

Community and Sport

Treasurer local Hockey Club

• Played underwater hockey whilst at school.
• In terms of field hockey, enthusiastic provincial (Mpumalanga) hockey player, both indoor and outdoor.
• Active Level 2 Hockey Umpire.
• Elected as Treasurer in 2019 of local hockey club, The Hockey Farm whilst in my first year at university.