Sitting around the table, communion, connection, contribution. As chair or contributing member, as committee chair of an International Charity Board, Graduate School University Council or contributing member around various decision making tables, each seat takes a stand. A stand with strategy, purpose and integrity. Willing to take the lead while sitting in a seats or presenting results on a podium.
With a tapestry of experiences from corporate consulting to creating and crafting my own designs, beta-testing an international training website for content, flow and ease of use, preparing online professional Thought Leadership newsletters, organizing and managing and presenting at Big 4 Continuous Professional Development education training events.
Around the table - International Charity Trustee Board member of a governance board. Considering, making and voting on strategic board decisions for an large International Charity Organization with operations in 29 countries and members from more. Besides for the International Charity space also represented as University Student Council chair, including chairing meetings with the President of the University and Chief Academic Officer, and meetings with the Dean of Students and Faculty Deans. Chairing and facilitating University Town hall meetings. With additional terms as Secretary to the University Student Council and another as Secretary to a University Student Finance Committee.
Corporate Governance - Corporate Financial Reporting reviewer and consultant to globally listed entities of recognized brands from Luxury retail brands to Global soft drink and Energy (fuel) organizations. With regards to Accounting, a Technical Accounting training presenter and managing in consulting. Audit manager to Global listed entities. Board governance and risk management along with strategic decision making. Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and governance requirements.
Financial Oversight - Corporate Financial Reporting reviewer and consultant to globally listed entities of recognized brands from Luxury retail brands to Global soft drink and Energy (fuel) organizations. With regards to Accounting, a Technical Accounting training presenter and managing in consulting. Audit manager to Global listed entities. Review, consider and approve organizational and project budgets. Consider, evaluate and monitor financial metrics. Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee for International Charity Board. Reviewed, consulted on, proposed and amended Audit and Finance Committee memorandum of operation.
Presentation - Presenting International Organization Financial Results on as Trustee board member. Presenting C-suite training and Technical Accounting training. Presenter of University Faculty and Staff awards. Invited student speaker at a University alumni event.
Succession planning - On the one hand being on the university hiring committee for new Professional Faculty and on the other the committee considering new appointments on key operations for a charity. Sub committee finance representative for Executive Salary reviews. Member of the Board as part of Executive performance reviews. Encourage and networking and cross-functional support structures.
Business - Calculate and review KPI analysis and business metrics and compare against company risk and governance requirements. Consider, review and recommend or decline new business ventures or operational focus areas and hopefully approve!
Strategy - Considering and providing review and approval of organizational strategic priorities and risk assessment. Find absolute joy in discussing vision and strategy.
Marketing - Client and Alumni training event preparing online professional Thought Leadership newsletters, organizing and managing and presenting at Big 4 Continuous Professional Development education training events.
People - Someone who greatly values team and client relations. Building and maintaining relationships with clients, faculty, staff, and alumni event hosting. Including managing and planning the travel schedule for the Accounting Technical Training Services across countries for the Technical Accounting team across Africa. A love and appreciation for diverse cultures with lived experiences in four countries across continents. Mentoring and encouraging particularly in the areas of team building and growth mindset are fundamental. Driven with and for purpose and making a difference.