Stakeholders shared concerns with the Board about the ability of
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Public Sector Financial Reporting Specialist
Since March 2022, Amon Dhliwayo has been the Deputy Team Leader for the Government of Rwanda’s (GOR’s) IPSAS Implementation project. Amon has worked with:
o Other experts to update the Asset Management Policy, prepare Accounting manuals and Financial Reporting Templates that comply with IPSAS and incorporate GOR’s legislation and IFMIS requirements;
o IPSAS Experts, Business Analysts and System Developers to:
§ Revise the structure and coding of the Government’s Chart of Accounts to align with IPSAS, GFS and UNSPSC requirements; and
§ Write IPSAS Accounting Requirements for Assets and Public Debt (Financial Instruments) which will be used to develop the IFMIS Fixed Assets, Inventory and Public Debt modules that comply with IPSAS; and
o Registered valuers to collect data to identify, register and value government’s land, buildings, road transport equipment, investment property and intangible assets to be recognised for the first time in the 30 June 2023 statement of financial position (balance sheet).
• Prior to March 2022, Amon worked as a Standard Setter at the IPSASB in Toronto, Canada for 4 years and developed the Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) Standard and wrote the Chapters on accounting for natural water and living resources (animals and plants) in the Natural Resources Consultation Paper (CP) issued in May 2022. Amon also worked at KPMG South Africa as an IPSAS implementer from 2013 to 2018 and as an Auditor from 2009 to 2013.
• Amon is a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and registered member of CPA Canada and SAICA.
CEO, AfricaRAS (previously AKA Africa), Non- executive Board member, SAICA & Audit Committee Chairman, CBE
She is a highly experienced, skilled and qualified Audit Executive, Director and Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years operational and senior management experience. She possesses the acumen of a modern-day finance professional having successfully worked alongside CEOs, board of directors and top executives in strategic decision making, growing organizations and organizational management.
She served three years as a partner and the head of transformation at BDO Incorporated SA. She currently serves as a member of the Boards and chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee. She also served as a Chairperson of the Initial Professional Development Working Committee and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee.
Prior to this, she served at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) as a senior engagement manager, chairperson of the SM forum at the AGSA Gauteng office, senior audit quality control specialist, audit manager, and trainee accountant.
She qualified as a CA (SA) in mid-2009 and has over 10 years’ experience in a wide variety of audits such as performance, regulatory and international audits. She has done audits in the public sector (national departments, provincial departments, municipalities, municipal entities and public entities [incl. Land Bank]), NPCs, the UN organisations and a variety of private sector companies.
She obtained her Master’s degree in International Accounting with UJ in 2012. She completed her BCom Accounting Science (undergraduate and Honors) and her Certificate in Theory of Accounting with UP. She also obtained her UNISA BBBEE MDP qualification with a distinction.
Patricia is a strategist. She has a passion for people development and growing what she is entrusted with whilst she grows.
SAICA Top 35 under 35 Finalist 2020 | Director | Education Activist
Millicent Mashele, an extrovert, mother, and teacher, is a multiskilled executive with a solid background in audit, financial management, governance, risk management, quality assurance, entrepreneurship, and advisory. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors across various industries such as telecommunications, education, transport, manufacturing, engineering, information technology, real estate, non-profit entities, logistics, and public sector, Millicent brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In her role at MGI RAS, she is responsible for delivering audit and advisory projects, leading a dynamic team of professionals that believes in excellence through teamwork. Additionally, Millicent oversees the quality and ethics within the firm, ensuring the delivery of services aligns with international standards and best practices. Holding a B. Com degree from Wits, B. Com Honours from UNISA, and a master's in business leadership (MBL) from UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, Millicent is a Chartered Accountant, Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and a registered Auditor.
BDO Sri Lanka Partner, Assurance & Advisory
Jerad is a partner in the Audit and Assurance division at BDO Sri Lanka and Maldives. He also serves as the Head of Technical and Training at BDO.
He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and holding a B.Com (Special) degree from the University of Colombo. He has more than 16 years’ experience mainly in audit, consulting and training functions. Prior to joining BDO, he worked at Ernst & Young (EY), Sri Lanka for nearly 10 years, including their offices located in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Guam.
After leaving EY, he worked in the BDO, Fiji office for two years as an Associate Director prior to joining BDO Sri Lanka as an Associate Director. He is specialized in general financial accounting, audit and in providing services related to IFRS training & consulting. His local and international experience includes auditing clients in different industries including, banking and finance, leisure, telecommunication, manufacturing, transportation, food & beverage, retail and services. He has conducted IFRS training in Fiji, Bhutan and in the Maldives.
He is also serving as a facilitator at the Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka in conducting various training sessions.
SAICA Top 35 under 35 Finalist 2020 | Director | Education Activist
Patrick Kubai is a natural born leader, having an ability to influence teams to deliver on the project objectives. He is a Director at MGI RAS responsible for Assurance and Advisory Service lines of the firm. He is the training officer and the chairperson of the Quality Risk and Ethics Committee. He is a qualified chattered accountant and registered auditor with over 8 years post-qualification experience. He also holds a Masters in Taxation.
Public Sector Financial Reporting Specialist
Bruce has over 18 years cross functional experience in technical accountancy advisory, audit quality review, financial management and tax compliance. He has extensive experience in technical accounting, corporate training and advisory on application of IFRS. Bruce has been supporting clients with IFRS related transactions. He has conducted several IFRS Trainings including public workshops as well as in-house training for mining companies, audit firms and other corporates.
He previously worked as Technical and Standards Manager for the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants where he oversaw capacity building for member accountants and advisory on IFRS accounting treatment on a wide range of complex transactions. He also produced several Advisory Notes on IFRS application. Bruce has undertaken technical consulting jobs with the World Bank including audit quality assessment for accounting firms and application of accounting standards. He has also assisted private companies and mid-tier accounting firms with identifying and resolving complex accounting issues related to the application of IFRS on a wide range of financial reporting topics.
Bruce’s industry experience is complimented by post graduate lecturing roles in International Financial Management at University of Lusaka as well as Financial Reporting and Advanced Audit and Assurance at Kenneth Kaunda Foundation University.
IFRS Training Facilitator
South Africa, Millicent Mashele CA (SA), ACMA, CGMA, CIA, RA, MBL
South Africa, Millicent Mashele CA (SA), ACMA, CGMA, CIA, RA, MBL
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Sri Lanka, Jerad Dias, ACA, B. Com-Special
Sri Lanka, Jerad Dias, ACA, B. Com-Special
1. (Intro & Trend)
Rwanda, Amon Dhliwayo CPA, CA
Rwanda, Amon Dhliwayo CPA, CA
IFRS Training Facilitator
South Africa, Patricia Stock, CA(SA), MAcc (Intl)
South Africa, Patricia Stock, CA(SA), MAcc (Intl)
1. (Intro & Trend)
South Africa, Patrick Kubai, CA(SA) RA M.Inst.D
South Africa, Patrick Kubai, CA(SA) RA M.Inst.D
1. (Intro & Trend)
Zambia, Bruce Mwewa
Zambia, Bruce Mwewa
IFRS Training Facilitator
Stakeholders shared concerns with the Board about the ability of
This IASB Update highlights preliminary decisions of the International Accounting Standards Board
This IASB Update highlights preliminary decisions of the International Accounting Standards Board