Melanie MacAskill

Melanie Macaskill is a finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and audit roles across various prestigious organizations. Currently serving as Group Finance Manager at Optix since August 2023, Melanie previously held positions including Chief Accountant at Volvo Group, where responsibilities included monthly reporting for Volvo Group Southern Africa, and Chief Accounting Officer at Fiat Group, focusing on audit liaison and tax compliance. Earlier roles include Audit Senior at PKF Australia, Senior Associate at BDO USA, LLP, and Trainee Accountant at KPMG, where a strong foundation in auditing and financial compliance was established. Melanie holds multiple degrees in Accounting and Financial Accounting from the University of Pretoria and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from SAICA.