Finance Professional

Shane Watkins

External Assurance, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit

About ME

Focus & Expertise

I’ve been involved in various complex and significant transactions in a range of industries. I understand the quality and expectations of the UK and SA audit industry and have exposure to various types of high-risk engagements.

I have been involved with data analytic departments of my client base and understand how critical this skill is / how this is going to impact all forms of business is in the future.

 During my time in the UK, I’ve seen a wide adoption of more intuitive and customised software packages and implementation of customised reporting.
 
As a generalist, I’m skilled in filtering through large volumes of information, performing research to upskill myself in new areas and ultimately break down complexity into concise and understandable information.

 

Real Estate

Construction

Manufacturing

Pharmaceuticals

Technology & Research

Logistics

Non-Profit

achievements

Timeline

December
2016
Bachelor of Accounting
December
2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science
January
2018
Initial Test Of Competence
February
2018
Mazars South Africa: Audit Trainee
December
2019
Assessment of Professional Competence
January
2021
South African Chartered Accountant
February
2021
BDO UK LLP: Audit Senior
March
2022
BDO UK LLP: Assistant Manager
October
2022
PWC South Africa: Manager
What’s new?

A Must read from My Blog Posts

The curious Case of CNA

CNA once dominated the South African market space, was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and ballooned to a peak of 350 retail outlets, situated across every region of South Africa. Once a house hold name, it subsequently contracted and imploded....

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