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Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

High Point, North Carolina, Us

I hold a critical C-Suite position, spearheading the establishment of all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning & analysis, and treasury functions, for a leading FTTH private company offering 100% Fiber Optic Internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, voice, and streaming services to over ~320K homes and businesses. Additionally, I shape and execute the financial strategy, planning, reporting, audits, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals.➥Secured $1.1B in ESG-based financing, a ground-breaking achievement in the industry, obtaining funding to drive growth and refinance existing debt.

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Here, I serve as a vital member of the executive team, establishing the financial operations for a start-up subsidiary supported by Comcast Ventures. Additionally, I oversaw all financial operations and functions, offering strategic insights for decision-making, and ensuring the organization’s financial health and stability.➥Created and executed robust financial frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure effective financial governance and compliance.➥Performed in an integral role in orchestrating the most successful exit in Comcast Ventures’ history, overseeing the integration and transition processes post-exit.➥Secured $10-20M annually through strategic equity raises and successfully executed the company's first external debt raise.➥Oversaw M&A transactions totaling ~$70M, significantly expanding the company’s asset portfolio from 4 towers to over ~1,000.➥Delivered an impressive 88.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2019.

Boston, Ma, Us

I spearheaded the corporate accounting department, overseeing 3 direct reports and a team of 11 professionals. Additionally, I offered strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer and Controller, on intricate accounting matters to facilitate optimal financial decision-making.➥Ensured alignment of financial practices and reporting with SOX regulations and US GAAP principles.➥Directed the post-acquisition integration process following multiple acquisitions, both locally and internationally. The ~$5B acquisition of Global Tower Partners, ~$5B acquisition of the VZ Wireless tower portfolio and both the Germany and Brazil acquisitions.➥Drove process enhancements by optimizing financial close and consolidation procedures and implementing a standardized, semi-automated cash flow reporting system, reducing reporting time by 5 days.

Boston, Ma, Us

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I joined the organization to implement internal controls, mitigate audit risks, and improve reinsurance reporting. I managed the Employee Benefits Group, supervising teams responsible for insurance product accounting and reinsurance reporting.➥Consolidated accounting functions by merging 11 team members into a unified unit operating under a shared service model.➥Collaborated with key stakeholders to investigate and resolve a $20M error, implementing corrective measures, enhancing controls, and mitigating potential audit risks.➥Managed operations and accounting for new reinsurance treaties, structuring transactions to optimize outcomes.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

➥ Responsible for corporate accounting functions at a subsidiary of the largest health, wellness and life insurance carrier headquartered in South Africa.➥ Directed a team of 12 dedicated to the production of financial and regulatory reports, including monthly financial statements and group consolidation, statutory filings, semi-annual independent financial audits, internal audits, 401(k) audit, and Illinois Department of Insurance audits.➥ Recognized as a Discovery Group Star Award Finalist in 2005 and 2008, out of a field of 5000 global employees.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT DISCOVERY LIMITEDAs a proudly South African company with a rapidly expanding global footprint, Discovery is a shared value insurance company. Our shared value insurance model centres on making people healthier and having a positive long-term impact to deliver better health and value for clients, superior actuarial dynamics for the insurer, and a healthier society.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Holding Company of Destiny Health. Discovery Health is the Largest Health Insurance Company in South Africa and is a Listed Company on the JSE. Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Investing & Wellness.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Holding Company of Destiny Health. Discovery Health is the Largest Health Insurance Company in South Africa and is a Listed Company on the JSE. Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Investing & Wellness.

Public Accounting & Audit Firm.

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Public Accounting & Audit Firm.

Postgraduate Diploma In Auditing, Auditing

Certificate In The Theory Of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing & Taxation

Honors In Bachelor Of Accounting Science, Accounting, Auditing & Taxation, Accounting, Auditing & Taxation

Bachelor Of Accounting Science, Accounting, Auditing & Taxation, Accounting, Auditing & Taxation