Laurie Wisenberg
London,UK
Summary
Chartered Accountant (SA) with 8+ years of experience in financial management and audit across diverse industries. Proven expertise in cash flow management, coaching and supervising staff, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at both strategic planning and meticulous execution. Seeking to leverage a blend of audit and financial management experience to make a tangible impact within a collaborative team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
KPMG - KPE Department
London, UK
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed a mixed portfolio of large private entities, group audits, and component audit engagements across varying industries and complexities (eg: John Swire & Sons, Moody's, London Gateway, The Office Group)
- Communicated audit findings effectively, promoted understanding amongst stakeholders.
- Directed team sizes ranging from small to large, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and professional development
- Acted as Ethics Champion for a department of 200+, guiding confidential matters and fostering ethical practices
- Designed realistic budgeting frameworks, ensuring optimal onshore-offshore resource allocation
- Championed innovative methodologies such as adopting MindBridge risk assessment tools to enhance audit efficiency
- Contributed to the department’s people pillar, addressing wellbeing, performance, and culture initiatives
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring problems on larger engagements in order to try prevent future occurrences and enhance efficiency.
Group Financial Manager
RJ Properties Group
Cape Town, SA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw financial and management operations for a group of companies with R400m in assets under management, ensuring effective portfolio management through a lean team of four
- Streamlined internal processes, transitioning from outsourced to in-house financial functions
- Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements for multiple corporate structures
- Led external audits and managed VAT compliance, ensuring all tax and audit requests were handled efficiently
- Monitored cash flow, prepared liquidity forecasts, and ensured adequate funding for operational and development needs
- Developed financial models and business plans for investor reporting and compliance purposes
- Assisted in financial due diligence for prospective tenants and monitored portfolio occupancy
- Implemented new property-specific software, improving rental recovery and forecasting accuracy
- Managed revenue streams, supplier accounts, and compliance, achieving no adjustments during multiple VAT audits
- Provided tailored financial reporting for stakeholders, including venture capitalists and private companies
- Managed complex administrative and financial obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including navigating regulatory compliance for relief measures and ensuring business continuity for real estate operations
Assistant Manager, National Markets
KPMG LLP
London, UK
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked on a range of audit clients, including listed and assisted with assessing IFRS 16 implementation (eg: Vectura plc)
- Multi-firm coordination across various geographic locations
Audit Senior, FS Insurance (secondment)
Mazars LLP
London
12.2016 - 07.2017
Audit Trainee
Mazars South Africa
, South Africa
02.2014 - 12.2016
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Business Science - Finance and Accounting
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 01.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
- IFRS Financial Reporting (incl IFRS15, 16 and IAS8, 16, 36, etc)
- External Audits, VAT and Companies Act Compliance (from both audit and industry perspectives)
- Cash Flow Forecasting & Management
- Financial Due Diligence & Tenant Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication & Coordination and delivery of required reporting
- Asset Management & Cost Tracking
- Coaching and Supervising Staff (both onshore and offshore)
- Detail and Big-Picture Orientation
- Process Improvement and Innovation
- Early Adoption of New Technologies and Practices
Certification
Chartered Accountant (SA)
Affiliations
- Timepieces
- Motor-vehicles
- DIY
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audit Manager
KPMG - KPE Department
01.2021 - 03.2025
Group Financial Manager
RJ Properties Group
04.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager, National Markets
KPMG LLP
07.2017 - 03.2019
Audit Senior, FS Insurance (secondment)
Mazars LLP
12.2016 - 07.2017
Audit Trainee
Mazars South Africa
02.2014 - 12.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
University of Cape Town
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Business Science - Finance and Accounting
University of Cape Town
01.2009 - 12.2012
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