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Dean Walker

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George Town, Cayman Islands
Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche LLP Cayman Islands
Studied Accounting at University of Johannesburg
Studied Accounting at Bachelor of Accounting Sciences
Accounting
Joined June 13, 2023

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English
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Afrikaans
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Intermediate
About
I am drawn to a challenging work environment which involves problem solving and coming up with dynamic solutions. I am a socialite and enjoy interacting with people and working within a team as well as interacting with clients. I will always take responsibility in situations where there is an opportunity to take on leadership roles. I constantly challenge myself to grow my skill set and deliver quality client service. I take pride in the work I produce and understand my work quality is a reflection of my personal brand.
Experience
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Deloitte & Touche LLP Cayman Islands
Jan 2022 – Present
Cayman Islands
Audit Senior
Specialization: Financial Services - Funds Project management: Managing audit files for funds with AUM's up to $566B. A key part of this role is ensuring our team meets regulatory deadlines, as well as liaising with clients and the team respectively to ensure achieving a common goal. Hedge Funds: Performing audit procedures to ensure funds are meeting IFRS and GAAP regulations . Documentation and understanding the internal control procedures, addressing specific risks, and performing substantive procedures in a diverse portfolio. Valuation: Valuing a diverse set of positions ranging from standard securities to complex OTC derivatives including credit default swaps, interest rate swaps and swaptions using Bloomberg. Preparing training memorandums providing direction to staff on how to value more complex securities. Giving Back: Volunteering on the wellness committee, where I have been involved in organizing charitable events and leading corporate social & health events, such as setting intraoffice activity challenges
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BDO Incorporated South Africa
Dec 2018 – Jan 2022
Johannesburg South Africa
Senior Associate
Specialization: Real Estate and Construction Team Management: Performing the duties of a senior auditor such as liaising with client management and ensuring clear communication. Leading large and small teams, organizing resources, performing WIP analysis and monitoring the budget on the respective projects. Ensuring open lines of communication within the team. Analysis: Performing procedures in planning such as budgeting, understanding the client and financial statements, client acceptance and continuance procedures, scoping and assessing audit risks and designing appropriate procedures to address these risks. Understanding the entity including risk areas, internal controls, business processes and performing detailed design and implementation testing on the internal controls. Valuation: Performing discounted cash flow calculations, sensitivity analysis as well as assessing cash flow projections and management assumptions specific to investment property portfolio's. Exposure to Life of Mine and rehabilitation provision calculations for a UK listed investment firm with mining operations in South Africa. Leadership: Elected to be a representative of the trainee body for three years while at BDO This involved mediating negotiations between management and the trainee body. Organizing streamlined transfer of information between management and the trainee body ensuring matters and concerns were dealt with quickly and professionally. Helping to navigate the trainee body through COVID-19 and ensuring an efficient transition into remote working which added value to both the firm the staff involved.
Education
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University of Johannesburg
Jan 2018 – Dec 2018
Post Graduate Degree in Accounting Sciences (CTA), Accounting
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Bachelor of Accounting Sciences
Jan 2015 – Dec 2017
University of Johannesburg, Accounting