Tarryn Shepherdson

Tarryn Shepherdson has a diverse work experience in the finance and accounting field. Tarryn started their career at The Burgstube Hotel as a Kitchen & Operations Manager, where they managed the kitchen operations, menu planning, and cost control. After that, they worked as a Financial Controller at SKYLOTEC GmbH, responsible for accounting and financial control of foreign subsidiaries. Tarryn also played a key role in developing reporting standards for subsidiaries and formation of group consolidation reporting.

Following their role at SKYLOTEC GmbH, Tarryn worked as a General Manager at Abbelen GmbH, where they managed costing, stock control, purchasing, and health and safety controls. Tarryn then became a freelance Finance & Operations Consultant, where they worked with small and medium-sized companies on implementing operational procedures, financial reporting, and controlling.

Tarryn further expanded their expertise by working as an Accountant at Custom Racetec, where they prepared monthly accounting and supported payroll preparation. Tarryn also dealt with various annual reporting requirements and implemented workshop planning and procedures.

Tarryn continued their career as a Financial Controller at Elastomer Solutions Group, where they executed an accounting program changeover and performed monthly management reporting. Tarryn then joined HelloFreshGO as a Senior Finance Manager on an interim basis, responsible for preparing financial statements, analysis, and providing accounting support.

Tarryn'snext role was as a Financial Controller at Interim Management Placements, where they reported directly to the CFO and handled monthly financial preparation, year-end preparations, and budget plans. Tarryn also had direct contact with authorities, banks, and auditors.

Most recently, Tarryn worked as a Finance & Accounting Manager at HiveMQ, overseeing financial operations and managing the accounting function. Tarryn is currently employed as an Accounting Manager at Cognigy.

Overall, Tarryn Shepherdson has a strong background in accounting and finance with experience in various roles, including financial control, management reporting, accounting support, and operational procedures implementation.

Tarryn Shepherdson completed their education history as follows:

From 2011 to 2011, they attended UNISA and obtained a degree in SMME Management.

From 2000 to 2010, they also attended UNISA and completed a degree in B.Compt (Bachelor of Accounting Science) with a field of study in Accounting & Auditing.

Prior to that, from 1996 to 2000, they attended Wynberg Girls High School and achieved their Matric with exemption.

Moreover, Tarryn Shepherdson has acquired additional certifications in Navision from Navision Software A/S (acquired by Microsoft), Pastel from Sage Pastel Accounting, and Xero from Xero.