Pakamisa Feleni, Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Current Experience:
Assistant Director _ Internal Control and Compliance at Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture EC · Full-time Dec 2021 - Present · (4 yrs 2 mos)
Accountant at Department of Sport ,Recreation,Arts and Culture Jan 2014 - Present · (12 yrs 1 mo)
Past Experience:
Accountant at Roads and Public Works Apr 2010 - Dec 2013 · (3 yrs 9 mos)
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy - Accounting
Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting
Financial Modelling and Analysis
Forensic Investigating and Auditing
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting
Bcom Accounting
Country of Residence:
South Africa
LinkedIn Profile:
Pakamisa Feleni doesn’t wait for opportunity, he wakes up at 5am and makes it happen.
With over a decade in finance, he’s lived through the trenches of internal audit, compliance chaos, and the kind of non-compliance nightmares that would make most run. But Pakamisa? He doubles down with data science studies, continual professional development, and an unshakable mantra: "If you're not drawing, you're dying."
This is the kind of voice our profession needs, real, relentless, and ready to innovate.
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
05:00 AM
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early Bird
How do you spend the first hour of your day?
I start my day by going for a jog.
What sparked your interest in accounting and finance?
My interest in accounting sparked my interest in finance.
What is your role within your company’s finance department?
My role focuses on internal control and compliance within the finance department.
How do you contribute to the overall financial strategy of the business?
I contribute by supporting the business through audit improvement planning and strengthening financial processes.
What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your role? How did you overcome it?
One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is dealing with non-compliance.
What tools or strategies do you use to manage the financial operations of the company effectively?
I use company policies and procedures as key tools to guide and manage financial operations effectively.
Share your strategies for staying balanced, especially during busy periods
Continually building my professional skills.
What do you enjoy outside of work? Any hobbies or activities that help you recharge?
One of my main hobbies is training.
Do you mentor or support other team members in the finance department? How do you help develop the skills of others?
I support others in the finance department by sharing my studies and knowledge.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to work in a finance department?
I would advise them to keep studying and continually build their knowledge.
“If you not drawing you are dying”
Share a leadership lesson or a piece of advice that’s been valuable to you in your career.
One important leadership lesson I’ve learned is to always think innovatively.
What’s something surprising about you that isn’t in your professional bio? A hobby, interest, or fun fact?
A fun fact about me is that I’m really into sports.
If you could have any superpower to help you in your job, what would it be? Predicting financial trends? Master multitasking?
I’d love the ability to master data science.
What’s your go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays?
Maintaining a positive mindset helps me stay productive during long workdays.
Pakamisa isn’t just ticking boxes. He’s building something bigger, for himself, his team, and the system.
From mentoring others to tackling inefficiencies head-on, his journey reminds us that the real leaders in finance don’t wait for change. They drive it.
Want to charge more, stand out, and scale your impact?
Join CIBA and we’ll show you how to lead like Pakamisa, with purpose, power, and proof.
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