Richie Galah Ca Aca (SA UK)

Richie Galah CA (SA), ACA (UK) has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Richie currently holds the position of Director - Risk Advisory Division (M.C) at Clearsulting, where they lead a team of digital finance transformation experts. Their responsibilities include collaborating with C-Suite executives to solve complex problems, implement digital finance reporting and analysis platforms, and optimize the finance function.

In addition to their role at Clearsulting, Richie Galah also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Ncumisa Chartered Accountants & Auditors. This South African accounting services company specializes in financial accounting, taxation services, and support for non-profit organizations and trusts. As a Board member, Richie contributes to the company's strategic direction and decision-making.

Prior to their current positions, Richie Galah worked at Deloitte as a Senior Manager and Assurance Manager. In these roles, they led teams of professionals and advised clients from various sectors, including banking, financial services, and technology, on topics such as finance transformation, internal controls, and regulatory changes.

Before joining Deloitte, Richie Galah gained experience in investment banking as a Product Controller at Goldman Sachs. Richie worked closely with front-office teams, market risk teams, and operations to analyze exposure on investment banking products.

Richie Galah's career began at Grant Thornton International Ltd and Grant Thornton South Africa, where they worked as a Senior Audit Associate and Associate Accountant & Auditor, respectively. During these roles, they gained experience in audit planning, evaluating internal controls, and reporting on financial systems.

Richie Galah's early career also includes a position as an Audit Associate at PKF South Africa, where they were involved in audits, accounting, and bookkeeping services for trusts and small businesses.

Overall, Richie Galah CA (SA), ACA (UK) has a strong background in risk advisory, finance transformation, internal controls, and audit. Their experience spans across multiple industries and they have held leadership positions in various companies, including Clearsulting, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Grant Thornton.

Richie Galah CA (SA), ACA (UK) has a strong education history in accounting and finance. In 2017, they obtained the ACA Qualified degree from ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). Prior to that, in 2013 and 2014, they completed the C.A Qualifying Board Exams from SAICA (South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants), focusing on accounting, risk management, integrated reporting, and finance.

In 2011 and 2012, Richie earned their Honours Degree in Bcom Accounting (CTA) from Nelson Mandela University. Richie had previously obtained a Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from the same university between 2009 and 2011.

Furthermore, Richie has obtained several additional certifications. In 2023, they acquired the Controls Management Specialization and Database Implementation Fundamentals from Workiva. In 2022, they obtained the Certified in Using the Audit Management Solution certification and the Workiva Platform Certification (2022), both from Workiva. In 2020, Richie acquired the Developing Business Acumen certification from LinkedIn.

Additionally, they hold the ACA designation as an Associate Chartered Accountant from ICAEW, which they obtained in August 2018. Richie also holds the CA designation as a Chartered Accountant from SAICA, obtained in February 2017. Furthermore, in 2015, they obtained the Risk Management certification from the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa through IRMSA (Institute of Risk Management South Africa).