Anthony Sikanadze

Results-driven Finance professional with 9+ years of experience optimizing revenue streams, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable financial systems. Proven expertise in identifying control weaknesses across multi-functional environments, conducting investigative audits, and partnering with leadership to strengthen compliance and operational resilience. Demonstrated track record of translating complex audit findings into actionable recommendations that enhance organizational efficiency and accountability.

Passionate about building independent assurance functions that serve as trusted partners in continuous improvement.

Revenue Specialist Manager Regional (Africa) at MARSH (2021-01 – Present)

• Designed and led comprehensive audit reviews of billing and revenue systems, for employee benefits, insurance policies and contract revenue, across Africa and EMEA operations, identifying control gaps in a $50M+ revenue environment
• Conducted risk-based financial audits of payment processing, collections, and revenue recognition, resulting in recovery of $1M+ in lost revenue through identification and remediation of billing control deficiencies
• Executed end-to-end audit projects: scoping complex multi-currency transactions, fieldwork coordination, detailed findings documentation, and follow-up on remediation actions
• Assessed effectiveness of internal controls across multiple functions: Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Client Servicing, providing independent assurance on control design, operating effectiveness and maximizing investment funds
• Ensured financial reporting compliance across 8 business units, including regulatory requirements for multi-country operations
• Provided oversight of fixed assets management and intercompany reconciliations, strengthening financial control environment
• Partnered with leadership to develop and implement process improvements that reduced control risk, including redesigned collections systems improving cash flow by 15%
• Conducted investigative audits into billing discrepancies, analyzing transaction patterns and identifying systemic control weaknesses
• Executed workflow audits across revenue and collections functions, mapping current-state processes and designing improved control points
• Documented detailed audit findings and provided clear, actionable recommendations for management implementation
• Served as primary liaison for high-value accounts, ensuring compliance and retention through tailored financial controls oversight
• Partnered with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations) to understand business processes and design effective controls
• Managed investor and stakeholder relations regarding financial controls, building confidence in organizational governance
• Chaired Finance Executive Committee meetings, presenting audit insights and control recommendations to senior leadership
• Led full accounting function and operations for 8 business units (financial statements, transaction operations, reconciliations and reporting), designing and implementing standardized accounting controls and processes, and business analysis on profitability and KPI's
• Re-designed collections system that improved cash flow by 15%, reducing overdue accounts
• Supervised 9 payroll administrators and chaired Finance Exco meetings, aligning budgets with strategic goals
• Performed Interim CFO duties for 6 months
• Audited intercompany transactions and streamlined consolidation processes, improving accuracy and reducing reconciliation time
• Developed and monitored debtor collection controls, redesigning invoicing workflows and implementing automated payment reminder systems, boosting collections by 15%
• Established compliance and control frameworks for multi-entity environment, ensuring consistent financial reporting standards

Financial Manager at ALLMED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (2020-01 – 2021-01)

• Led full accounting function and operations for 8 business units (financial statements, transaction operations, reconciliations and reporting), designing and implementing standardized accounting controls and processes, and business analysis on profitability and KPI's
• Re-designed collections system that improved cash flow by 15%, reducing overdue accounts
• Supervised 9 payroll administrators and chaired Finance Exco meetings, aligning budgets with strategic goals
• Performed Interim CFO duties for 6 months
• Audited intercompany transactions and streamlined consolidation processes, improving accuracy and reducing reconciliation time
• Developed and monitored debtor collection controls, redesigning invoicing workflows and implementing automated payment reminder systems, boosting collections by 15%
• Established compliance and control frameworks for multi-entity environment, ensuring consistent financial reporting standards

Financial Accountant at HALLS FINANCIAL SERVICES (2016-01 – 2019-01)

• Managed full accounting functions for 4 business units, and debtors and creditors functions
• Handled SARS (Corporate Tax), PAYE and UIF submissions
• Maintained 80% premium collection rate and 100% creditor payment rate
• Executed daily accounting functions with emphasis on control accuracy and documentation
• Monitored financial reporting controls, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close processes
• Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational financial control policies
• Supported management in understanding and improving control effectiveness across accounting operations

Project Manager (CONTRACTOR) at FITNESS UNIVERSE INC (2018-01 – 2023-01)

• Secured corporate endorsements, increasing annual revenue by 120% over 5 years
• Built and managed social media platforms, integrating SEO and analytics tools to double online engagement
• Orchestrated large-scale fitness events, catering for participants, spectators, stakeholders and staff members
• Managed full accounting functions for 4 business units, designing and maintaining control structures across accounting operations
• Directed debtors and creditors functions, establishing control protocols for payment processing and credit management
• Ensured regulatory compliance with SARS tax requirements, PAYE administration, and UIF submissions across South African operations

BComm in Finance – University of Johannesburg (2015-01)

Certificate in Google AI Essentials – Google (Coursera) (2025-01)

Certificate in Google Prompting Essentials – Google (Coursera) (2025-01)

Certificate in Certified AI & Blockchain Specialist – Xalitus Academy (Singapore) (2024-01)

Certificate in Certified Project Manager – Shaw Academy (2018-01)

Specialization in Generative AI Automation Specialization – Vanderbilt University (2025-01)

Course in Advanced Prompt Engineering – Vanderbilt University (2025-01)