Nthati
Finance and Operations Manager
Johannesburg, South Africa
I am a South African professional with over 8 years of experience in corporate and management consulting. My passion lies in finance and governance, where I’ve had the opportunity to support businesses in strengthening their financial practices, building sound governance structures, and driving long-term, sustainable growth. Over the years, I’ve worked with diverse clients and leadership teams, helping them navigate complex challenges while promoting accountability and transparency. I’m motivated by the impact that strong governance and financial stewardship can have on both organisations and the communities they serve.
Domain experience
Relevant Total Experience: 8 years
Seniority Level: Manager
Sector Experience:
Communication Services Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Energy Financials FinTech Health Care Industrials Information Technology Materials Real Estate UtilitiesSkills
Skilled in: Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Legal, Portfolio Services & Add-on M&A, Private Equity & Growth Capital, Sell-side M&A
Languages: English
Work Experience
Tony Blair Institute For Global Change
Finance and Operations Manager
●1/10/2024
- 1/6/2025
▪ Led financial oversight for USAID’s Power Africa Government Leadership Program, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and reporting. ▪ Managed donor compliance, audit processes, and financial risk for multiple country offices. ▪ Supervised operational systems development, procurement protocols, and cross-border travel logistics. ▪ Presented financial performance reports to donors and leadership; liaised with global teams to ensure alignment with USAID regulations.
McKinsey & Company | Manufacturing Africa – Public and Social Sector Practice
Finance, Operations & Logistics Officer
●1/3/2020
- 1/9/2023
Oversaw financial operations, compliance, and reporting for DFID/FCDO-funded programmes across Africa. ▪ Led financial planning, contract management, and stakeholder reporting, directly thought-partnering with senior partners and finance leadership. ▪ Directed a team of 8 in managing expense claims and implemented internal controls, reducing processing errors by 53%. ▪ Spearheaded data integrity for treasury operations and travel policy compliance across the continent. ▪ Member of key governance committees: Employment Equity, Environment, and Social Responsibility.
McKinsey & Company | Africa Delivery Hub – Public and Social Sector Practice
Accountant
●1/1/2017
- 1/2/2020
▪ Managed project-based accounting and performance reporting for development partnerships with The Gates Foundation and The Global Fund. ▪ Developed monthly forecasts, executive scorecards, and capacity models aligned with operational strategy. ▪ Led budget development for Hub locations and oversaw donor audits and statutory compliance. ▪ Authored an Expenditure Policy and designed a finance playbook now used across regional hubs.
BMW South Africa
Graduate Trainee – Finance & After Sales
●1/3/2014
- 1/2/2016
▪ Supported risk and finance teams in regulatory compliance, reporting, and strategic project execution. ▪ Conducted risk assessments, managed accounts payable/receivable, and led benchmarking analysis for global retail standard adaptation.
Education
University Of Johannesburg
Economics and Econometrics
University Of South Africa
Business Management (Risk and Strategy)
University Of South Africa
Advanced Bank Management
Licenses / Certificates
South African College of Business
Business Ethics
University of Stellenbosch Business School (2014)
BMW Graduate Certificate of Competence
Global Board Consortium
Global Certified Board Director
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