Etienne Cloete

Etienne Cloete has a strong work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Etienne began their career as an Auditor at Stier Vente Associates in 1998 and worked there until 2003. Etienne then joined the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia as the Chief Accountant from July 2003 to September 2005. From October 2005 to May 2007, Etienne worked as a Financial Manager at Verizon.

In 2007, Etienne joined Frans Indongo Group as the Group Financial Manager and held the role for eight years until June 2015. During their time with the company, they also served as the Chief Operations & Commercial Officer from July 2015 to March 2017.

Etienne's most recent role was as the Head of Finance at Coal Services Pty Limited starting in June 2017. The duration of this role is not specified, indicating that they are currently still in the position.

Throughout their career, Etienne has gained extensive experience in finance and accounting, as well as leadership and operations roles.

Etienne Cloete has received various certifications and degrees throughout their educational journey. In 2003, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in B.Compt from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. The following year, in 2004, they obtained a B.Compt (Hons) degree in Accounting, Auditing & Taxation from the same institution. In 2006, they completed their education at the South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), earning the title of Chartered Accountant.

In recent years, Etienne has focused on expanding their knowledge in the field of finance. In 2019, they completed several courses at the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI), including Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Leveraged Buyout LBO Modeling, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling. These courses specialize in areas such as finance, financial management services, and business/commerce.

Additionally, Etienne has obtained several certifications focused on professional development and skills enhancement. In 2018, they completed courses such as "Building Accountability Into Your Culture," "Teamwork Foundations," "Effective Team Performance for Coal Services Teams," "Enhancing Your Productivity," "Leadership Essentials #3 - Collaboration and Feedback," and "Leadership Essentials - #2 Managing Change" from LinkedIn.

Overall, Etienne Cloete's educational background demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the fields of accounting, finance, and leadership.