Overview
Work History
Education
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References
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Petrus Amadhila

Petrus Amadhila

Windhoek

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate - Alternatives Investments

GIPF
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide advisory support to Fund Managers, implementing industry-leading private equity practices to optimize the investment strategies.
  • Monitor the alternative investments portfolio, ensuring funds' compliance and timely exits for optimal returns
  • Oversee the fund's accounting, financials, and internal controls pertaining to Investments, Fund Managers Reporting, and Valuations
  • Review, analyze, and report to the Investment Committee the performance of Private Equity funds, incorporating detailed insights of ESG matters
  • Evaluate economic assumptions in capital call notices through technical and fundamental analysis, contributing to informed decision-making
  • Review legal documents and fund agreements for commercial viability, safeguarding investor interests
  • Serve on the Advisory Boards of various Private Equity Funds, representing the investors' interests in strategic decision-making
  • Ensure adequate fund liquidity by coordinating and managing liquidity risk in collaboration with the Treasury Unit
  • Develop and enhance policies, guidelines, and standard procedures for the Investments Support Unit and the Committees of the Private Equity Funds to strengthen internal control and operational efficiency
  • Provide leadership to the Investment Support Unit by setting clear objectives and inspiring the teams

Finance Manager: Insurance & Investments

Trustco Group International
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Reviewed reconciliations, Fixed Asset Register, loan amortizations, and provisions schedules up to the trial balance
  • Prepared and presented the management accounts and investment reports to the directors
  • Ensured the submission of Insurance Regulator returns, Employee Taxes, VAT, and Income taxes for the group companies
  • Liaised with the Actuaries on the fair value of insurance liabilities and assumptions
  • Compiled segment budgets and consolidated financial statements
  • Liaised with external auditors and implemented audit recommendations on internal controls
  • Trained junior finance personnel and evaluated their performance appraisals

Senior Audit

Deloitte
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Served as an Audit Supervisor in charge of the statutory audits of Bank Treasuries and Compliance, Fund Managers, Trust Funds, Listed Manufacturer, National Retail Groups, and Regulatory Boards
  • Supervised up to 9 staff members during audits
  • Was responsible for planning for the four group companies and setting up audit programs
  • Led the audit of critical objectives, including all creditors, the bank's complex treasury investment products, and its impairment models, providing guidance on all other technical issues
  • Reviewed the consolidation of four group companies
  • Coached and provided on-the-job training to junior engagement team members
  • Liaised with other departments within Deloitte (Tax, Information Risk Management Services)
  • Was responsible for reviewing the Annual Financial Statements
  • Reported to management on material weaknesses in internal control
  • Led critical audit objectives such as fixed assets, going concern, and inventory (including work in progress)
  • Assessed the fair value of investments in associates of the audit clients using various valuation methods

Education

Certificate - Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

Duke University
01.2024

Honours Degree - Accounting (CTA)

North-West University
South Africa
12-2017

B. Com - Accounting

University of Namibia
Namibia
12-2016

HIGCSE and IGCSE Certificate -

Oshigambo High School
Namibia
12-2012

Skills

  • Financial Modelling

  • Microsoft Office

  • Clients Relations

  • SAGE Accounting X3

  • CaseWare

Portfolio Management

References

  • Mr Cacious Siboleka,

      Manager - Investments Support, 

      GIPF, Windhoek, Namibia, 

      CSiboleka@gipf.com.na, | Phone: +264 81 129 9490, +264 61 205 1324

  • Mr David Muwonge,

     Analyst - Alternative Investments, 

     GIPF, Windhoek, Namibia, 

     Email: DMuwonge@gipf.com.na | Phone: +264 81 236 4799, +264 61 205 1324

  • Mrs Hilma Mbongo,

     Audit Manager, 

     Deloitte, Windhoek, Namibia, 

     Email: hmbongo@deloitte.co.za, | Phone: +264 81 334 6794, +264 81 334 6794

  • Mrs Maria Namupala,

     Audit Manager, 

     Deloitte, Windhoek, Namibia, 

     Email: mnamupala@deloitte.co.za, | Phone: +264 81 360 0615, +264 81 360 0615

Timeline

Associate - Alternatives Investments

GIPF
08.2021 - Current

Finance Manager: Insurance & Investments

Trustco Group International
01.2021 - 07.2021

Senior Audit

Deloitte
01.2018 - 12.2020

Certificate - Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

Duke University

Honours Degree - Accounting (CTA)

North-West University

B. Com - Accounting

University of Namibia

HIGCSE and IGCSE Certificate -

Oshigambo High School
Petrus Amadhila