Christoff Smit CA(SA)

Chief Operating Officer at PayRange

Christoff Smit CA(SA) has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Christoff most recently worked as the VP of Finance and Operations at PayRange since June 2022. Prior to this, they held several positions at MiX Telematics, including Chief Operations Officer from May 2019 to January 2023, Chief Financial and Operations Officer Americas from May 2017 to May 2019, Finance Director Middle East and Australasia from July 2015 to April 2017, and Financial Manager from March 2013 to June 2015.

Before joining MiX Telematics, Christoff worked at Pearson as a Business Manager from April 2009 to February 2013. In this role, they played a key role in strategic planning and financial control for the Southern African business unit.

Prior to Pearson, Christoff worked at Expro as a Senior Financial Accountant from August 2007 to March 2009, ensuring compliance with payroll, VAT, and tax frameworks.

Christoff began their career at PwC, where they served as a Tax Consultant: Corporate & International Tax from August 2004 to April 2007. Christoff also worked as an Auditor at PwC South Africa from 2000 to 2004.

Overall, Christoff's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, strategic planning, and financial control across multiple industries.

Christoff Smit CA(SA) completed their Bachelor of Commerce Honors degree in Tax, Accounting, Audit, and Management Accounting at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika in 2006. Christoff then obtained their Chartered Accountant certification from the SAICA CA(SA) institution in March 2007.

In 2019, Christoff Smit CA(SA) began pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General at the Jack Welch Management Institute. Their expected completion date for this degree is 2024.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • VP of Finance and Operations

    June, 2022