Jackie Phuroe

Jackie Phuroe has extensive experience in the risk management and governance field. Jackie has held various roles in notable companies such as Absa Group, Absa, FNB Securities, Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, AFGRI Operations Limited, AFGRI Financial Services, FNB South Africa, and SizweNtsaluba VSP.

In their most recent position as Head of Trade & Working Capital Risk and Governance at Absa Group, Jackie gained valuable knowledge and contributed to one of the largest players in the trade and working finance space in Africa.

Prior to that, they served as the Principal for Policy Governance (Risk Strategy & Governance) at Absa, where they were responsible for driving and embedding the policy model in the group.

Jackie also held roles as the Head of Risk at FNB Securities and as an Operational Risk Senior Manager at Rand Merchant Bank. Jackie gained experience in operational risk, IT risk, and dealing room control.

Earlier in their career, Jackie worked as a Risk & Compliance Officer at AFGRI Operations Limited and as a Senior Accountant: Compliance at AFGRI Financial Services. Jackie also held accounting positions at AFGRI Operations Limited and worked as an Auditor at FNB South Africa.

At SizweNtsaluba VSP, Jackie served as a Forensic Audit Supervisor, where they performed audits on mismanagement of funds and money laundering. Jackie also worked as an Articled Clerk during their time at the company.

Overall, Jackie Phuroe's work experience showcases their expertise in risk management, governance, compliance, and auditing.

Jackie Phuroe has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Johannesburg, obtained in 1997. Jackie also has a B Compt (Honours) CTA in Accounting from the University of South Africa, obtained in 2003. Jackie holds a Social Entrepreneurship Certificate in Management and Social Responsibility from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), obtained in 2010. In addition, they have a certification in Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SA), obtained in 1998. Jackie completed their secondary education at Kliptown Secondary School, where they obtained a Matric Certificate in 1993. Jackie also completed their primary education at Nkholi Primary School, where they obtained a Higher Primary Certificate in 1988.