Michele Bekkens Ca H.dip Tax (SA)

Michele Bekkens is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in property finance, corporate banking, structured finance, and franchise consulting. Michele has held senior roles in various organizations, including Green Building Council South Africa, Sanlam Investments, Nedbank, Standard Bank South Africa, and Deliotte & Touche. Michele has a strong track record of achieving strategic objectives, managing teams, and building successful portfolios. Michele'sexpertise includes property finance, investment negotiation, relationship-building, and financial modelling. Michele's experience spans over three decades, during which they have developed a well-rounded skill set and acquired a deep understanding of the finance industry.

Michele Bekkens CA(SA) H.Dip Tax completed their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting at the University of the Witwatersrand from 1984 to 1988. Michele then pursued a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Accounting (B.Compt Hons.) degree at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika from 1988 to 1989.

In 1992, Michele obtained their Chartered Accountant Qualification, CA (SA) from SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants).

Later, in 2001, they completed a Higher Diploma in Taxation (H DipTax) in Income Taxation at the University of Johannesburg.

In 2008, they undertook a course on Australian Company & Tax Law at the University of Southern Queensland.

Recently, in 2022, they pursued a Certificate in Sustainable Finance with a focus on Sustainability Studies at the University of Cambridge.

Additionally, Michele has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include a Certified Director certification from the Institute of Directors South Africa in 2021, FAIS accreditation from FAIS Ombud in 2012, a Managing For Results Certificate from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) in 2010, a Property Development Programme Certificate from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town in 2009, a Coaching Certificate from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town in 2006, and a Project Management for Built Environment Practitioners Certificate from SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association) in 2002.