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Migael P. Henning

Migael P. Henning

Eligible CA(SA)
Amsterdam

Summary

Figure and Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and manage multiple teams simultaneously across an entire organisation with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to communicate with all organisational levels effectively. Ethical, driven, energetic, and outcomes based focused.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Audit Staff

EY Netherlands
03.2024 - Current
    • 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.

Snr Trainee Accountant

BDO
01.2021 - 12.2023

    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".

Student - Entrepreneurial Venture

Self
10.2019 - 12.2019
    • 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.

Student Initiatives

Self
01.2019 - 12.2019

    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.

Student - Sport Team Management Software

Self
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Spotted a need for sport team management within my own hockey community which will allow schools and players to register and track the log and their own personal individual performance.
  • The objective was to generate interest and excitement around the sport and hopefully build the sport in the long term.
  • Focus was also on generating potential commercial value, mainly through advertising.
  • Ventured into Sports Team management Software (SportsEngine).
  • Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
  • Liaised directly with US based company to establish this platform in South Africa.
  • This was costly, managed to secure initial funding for the trial period.
  • Trail period was successful in 2018 and platform was introduced to Mpumalanga High School League in conjunction with the Mpumalanga High School Hockey Association in 2019.

Education

Eligible To Register As A Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
South Africa
12.2023 - 12.2023

Assessment of Professional Competence - CA(SA)

SAICA
Johannesburg
12.2022 - 03.2023

Initial Test of Competence - CA(SA)

SAICA
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2021

CTA - Accounting

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01.2020 - 12.2020

BComm Accounting Schiences - Accounting

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Middelburg High School
Mpumalanga
01.2016 - 12.2016

Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning and Coordination

Self-Motivated

Multitasking Abilities

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised teams ranging from 2-10 staff members.
  • Automated spreadsheets to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
  • Achieved cost and time savings by introducing AI Audit tools for certain audit tasks.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Sport (F1 lover)

Timeline

Audit Staff

EY Netherlands
03.2024 - Current

Eligible To Register As A Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
12.2023 - 12.2023

Assessment of Professional Competence - CA(SA)

SAICA
12.2022 - 03.2023

Snr Trainee Accountant

BDO
01.2021 - 12.2023

Initial Test of Competence - CA(SA)

SAICA
01.2021 - 12.2021

CTA - Accounting

University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 12.2020

Student - Entrepreneurial Venture

Self
10.2019 - 12.2019

Student Initiatives

Self
01.2019 - 12.2019

Student - Sport Team Management Software

Self
01.2018 - 12.2019

BComm Accounting Schiences - Accounting

University of Pretoria
01.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Middelburg High School
01.2016 - 12.2016
Migael P. HenningEligible CA(SA)