Bafana A. Mhlanga Ca

Bafana A. Mhlanga CA(SA) has a diverse work experience spanning from 2014 to the present. Bafana A. started their career as a Tutor in Financial Accounting at the University of Pretoria before joining Deloitte South Africa as a Vacation Programme Delegate. Bafana A. then participated in the First Rand CA Winter School Programme as a Delegate.

In 2017, Bafana joined Nedbank where they held various roles, including CA Trainee in CIB Finance: Global Markets & Operations and CA Trainee in CIB Finance: Investment Banking. During these roles, they were responsible for financial reporting, subsidiary financial statements, and monthly PowerPoint reporting. Bafana A. also gained exposure to credit risk management and transaction structures in roles such as CA Trainee in CIB Credit: Leveraged Finance & Aircraft Finance and CA Trainee in CIB Credit: Diversified Finance.

In 2020, Bafana worked as a Medical Practice Consultant at DigitalPhysicianGroup, where they assisted medical practice owners in building efficient businesses that can run on autopilot.

Currently, Bafana holds the position of Associate Principal in Alternative Equity Investments at Nedbank, where they are involved in investment banking and venture capital. Bafana A. has progressively advanced in their career, taking on roles such as Investment Banking Senior Associate and Investment Banking Associate prior to their current position.

Bafana A. Mhlanga CA(SA) completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting Sciences from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, with a specialization in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation. This degree was obtained between 2013 and 2015. In 2016, Bafana A. Mhlanga CA(SA) pursued further studies and completed a BCom(Hons) in Accounting Sciences from the same institution.

In addition to their formal education, Bafana A. Mhlanga CA(SA) has earned several certifications: Passed CFA Level l and Level ll from CFA Institute, Certificate in Financial Modelling in Excel from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), Assessment of Professional Competence from SAICA CA(SA), Initial Test of Competence from SAICA CA(SA), and was recognized with the Golden Key from Golden Key International Honour Society.