Jacqueline Reed

Head of Finance and People at azarc.io

Jacqueline Reed's work experience begins in 2007 as a Data Capturer at Wrightway Financial Services. Jacqueline then worked as a Bookkeeper at AJS Plumbers from December 2009 to December 2010. From 2011 to 2014, they served as an Accounting Article Clerk at Accounting and Financial Services, where they obtained SAIPA articles and gained experience in preparing financial statements and tax returns.

In 2014, Jacqueline took on the role of Project Co-ordinator of Iciko Arts & Culture Programme with RedCap Foundation at Mr Price Group, where they managed and distributed funding to improve school facilities.

Jacqueline then joined Wrightway Financial Services again in 2015, this time as an Accountant and Office Manager. In this role, they were responsible for managing statutory returns and ensuring compliance for their clients.

From 2017 to 2019, Jacqueline worked at Black Swan Data as an Office Manager & Accounts Administrator. Here they managed financial operations, maintained records, ran payroll, and oversaw HR responsibilities such as hiring and contract maintenance.

In 2019, they transitioned into the role of Finance & HR Manager at Black Swan Data, where they continued to handle financial operations and HR responsibilities until March 2022.

In 2021, Jacqueline started working as a Finance Consultant at JR Consulting, where they provided financial advice and systems setup for global start-ups in the software development industry.

Jacqueline then worked as a Finance Manager at azarc.io from May 2021 to April 2023, before being promoted to Head of Finance and People in April 2023.

In 2022, they joined JEFF Fitness as an Accountant, and continues to hold that position.

Overall, Jacqueline Reed has extensive experience in finance and accounting, with a focus on financial operations, compliance, and HR management. Jacqueline has also gained experience in project coordination and consulting.

Jacqueline Reed's education history includes obtaining an Advanced diploma in management accounting from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika between 2007 and 2010. Jacqueline also attained their Matric qualification with a focus on Accounting from Danville Park Girls High School from 2002 to 2006.

In addition to their academic degrees, Jacqueline has obtained several certifications. In 2014, they became a Certified Public Accountant through the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). Jacqueline later obtained the U.S. GAAP Fundamentals for Finance Professionals Certificate from CIMA in November 2021. Jacqueline also holds an Advanced diploma in management accounting, which was obtained from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The specific month of obtaining this diploma is not mentioned.

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Timeline

  • Head of Finance and People

    April 1, 2023 - present

  • Finance Manager

    May, 2021