Charity Wurayayi

Charity Wurayayi is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in public financial management, particularly with the City of Johannesburg since 2008. Serving as the Group Head of Group Accounting, Charity oversees financial reporting and budgeting for the City and its municipal entities, managing a budget exceeding R60 billion. Previous roles include Acting Group Chief Financial Officer and Acting Group Head of Treasury, where responsibilities encompassed strategic financial oversight and cash flow management. Charity has also held positions such as Director of Financial Strategy and Deputy Director of Financial Management Support, providing invaluable financial guidance for various projects. Additional roles on the Board of Trustees for the City of Johannesburg Pension Fund and as a Board Member for the Accounting Standards Board further showcase a commitment to the finance sector. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch and an ACCA designation.