Zaaida Achmat CA (SA)

Zaaida Achmat CA (SA) has a diverse work experience in the financial and accounting sector. Zaaida is currently working as a Financial Accountant at Sygnia Asset Management, where they are responsible for the entire financial reporting process of the LISP entity, including regulatory reporting requirements. Prior to this, they worked as an Audit Manager at KPMG South Africa, specializing in the Financial Services Sector. In this role, they managed multiple teams and coordinated various departments to execute audit plans for financial services entities, particularly asset managers. Zaaida also has expertise in ISAE 3402 reviews.

Before joining KPMG, Zaaida worked at Sygnia Asset Management as an Institutional Client Relationship Manager and Investment Administrator. In this role, they had an overview of the investment management cycle, from client level to actual fund investments. Zaaida started their career at KPMG South Africa as a Senior Accountant, where they were responsible for managing teams and conducting audits for top financial services clients, primarily asset managers and life companies.

Additionally, Zaaida gained volunteering experience at the South African National Zakaah Fund.

Zaaida Achmat CA (SA) has a comprehensive education history. In 2005, they completed their National Senior Certificate with a focus on Mathematics and Physical Sciences stream at Trafalgar Secondary School. Zaaida then pursued their Bachelor of Social Science degree at the University of Cape Town from 2010 to 2012, with a specialization in Organisational Psychology and Psychology.

In 2013, they obtained a Post Graduate diploma in Management from the University of Cape Town, further enhancing their knowledge in the field of Accounting. The following year, they completed another Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting at the same institution.

To supplement their education, Zaaida Achmat CA (SA) acquired additional certifications. In 2014, they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from SAICA CA(SA). Zaaida went on to attain the Chartered Accountant (South Africa) designation from SAICA CA(SA) in 2018. Additionally, in 2019, they acquired the SAICA Registered Assessor certificate from the same institution.