Lauren Zacharias Ca

Lauren Zacharias CA is a highly experienced finance professional with extensive expertise in financial management and accounting across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Finance APAC at BIC and Head of Finance at News Perform, Lauren oversees comprehensive financial functions, contributes to strategic business decisions, and enhances group compliance requirements. Previous roles include Finance Manager at Kmart Australia Limited, where responsibilities encompassed leading budgeting processes and stakeholder management, and Executive Finance Manager at Edcon and Blue Label Telecoms, focusing on financial reporting, governance, and staff management. Earlier career experiences include significant positions at BHP Billiton, KPMG, and EY, where Lauren acquired a solid foundation in compliance, risk management, and technical accounting. Education credentials include a Chartered Accountant designation and a B-Compt Accounting Honours degree from the University of South Africa.