Jonathan Ruwanika CA(SA)
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
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Financial Leader | Startup Mentor | Strategic Thinker
I am deeply committed to…
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Wow - what a video production! Thanks Arturo Marietjie Ian Jo Kim Caitlin and team. Such a pleasure to host you and your delegates. “It takes an…
Wow - what a video production! Thanks Arturo Marietjie Ian Jo Kim Caitlin and team. Such a pleasure to host you and your delegates. “It takes an…
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I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director - Corporate Banking & Public Sector Institutions at EquityBCDC!
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director - Corporate Banking & Public Sector Institutions at EquityBCDC!
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Experience
Education
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London Business School
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Newton Venture Program: Fellowship NVPxLBS04
Partners: Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe VC), London Business School and HSBC Innovation Banking -
Activities and Societies: • Awards: Recipient of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.
• Thesis: “Identifying Zimbabwean institutional investor's intentions to invest in IPPs: Evidence from the Theory of Planned Behavior”.
Concentration: Project Finance, Quantitative Statistics, Sustainable Responsible Investing, Public sector finance, International finance for Development, International Trade & International Trade Policy. -
A Nelson Mandela legacy organization that trains future African leaders in partnership with the Rhodes Trust.
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Activities and Societies: -Honors: Student Leadership Life-Time Award for sustained contributions in student governance (2015), Rectors Scholarship covering full tuition and accommodation (2015), Merit Certificate in Student Governance for outstanding contribution as Faculty Student Council President (2014). -Study abroad/Conferences: Global Leadership Tour (Germany, Poland & France 2015). International Youth Leadership Conference (Dubai, UAE 2014). South American Business Forum (Buenos Aires, Argentina 2015).
Concentration: Advanced Taxation,Management Accounting, Finance,Advanced Auditing, and Advanced Financial Reporting.
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Founder
Young Professional: Africa
- Present 4 years 10 months
- Founded a podcast for students and young professionals about navigating careers and career choices in an African context by extracting lessons of professional’s experiences via storytelling.
- Reached more than 13 000 downloads in three seasons.
- Ranked in the top 20 popular podcasts in the Business and Careers category on apple iTunes.
-Generation of weekly content, handling social media marketing and subscriber growth
-Networking to create a pipeline of high performing…- Founded a podcast for students and young professionals about navigating careers and career choices in an African context by extracting lessons of professional’s experiences via storytelling.
- Reached more than 13 000 downloads in three seasons.
- Ranked in the top 20 popular podcasts in the Business and Careers category on apple iTunes.
-Generation of weekly content, handling social media marketing and subscriber growth
-Networking to create a pipeline of high performing professionals on the show, from across the African continent -
MRConnect Ambassador
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
- 6 months
Education
Ambassadors drive digital engagements within the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship alumni of over 400 influential African leaders via MandelaRhodesConnect, an online digital platform. Ideate on how to improve the Alumni experience.
Honors & Awards
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SAICA Top 35 under 35
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
The Top 35 Under 35 Awards aims to identify and celebrate young Chartered Accountants and Associates who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and society. This prestigious award recognizes 35 exceptional members and associates under the age of 35. These difference makers excel in their careers and contribute significantly to their communities and the broader South African economy. They are leaders, innovators, and change-makers who embody SAICA's values: excellence…
The Top 35 Under 35 Awards aims to identify and celebrate young Chartered Accountants and Associates who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and society. This prestigious award recognizes 35 exceptional members and associates under the age of 35. These difference makers excel in their careers and contribute significantly to their communities and the broader South African economy. They are leaders, innovators, and change-makers who embody SAICA's values: excellence, integrity, and vision.
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Mandela Rhodes Scholar 2018
Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Comprehensive leadership development scholarship for Africa pioneered by Nelson Mandela and the Rhodes Trust
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National Semi-Finalist (English First Language)
South African University Debate Nationals ( McKinsey sponsored)
The biggest African debate tournament in terms of number of teams and competitiveness.
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Merit Certificate in Student Governance and Leadership
University of the Free State
For contributions made as Chairperson of the Academic Council of the Student Representative Council 2014/2015
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Student Leadership Award: Lifetime Award
University of the Free State
In recognition of impeccable student leadership impact in various leadership roles over the course a sustained period of time in various roles.
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Selected Delegate for the South American Business Forum
South American Business Forum
The South American Business Forum purpose is to bring together the most talented students in the region with top business leaders under the same topic: corporate ethics and sustainable development. Dialogue and debate between leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow will permit an invaluable exchange of perspectives of the World.
The Forum's ideal is to promote the values which leaders must pursuit in order to contribute to the World's sustainable development. -
Deloitte Suit-Up Challenge- Winning Group
Deloitte South Africa
Dragon's den simulation on business ideas to solve pressing South African socio-economic problems
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Student Representative Council
University of the free state
Student representative council member for academic affairs and Chair of academic council.
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International Youth Leadership Conference Dubai (participant)
Civic Concepts International
Represented South Africa at a multicultural youth leadership conference in the U.A.E.
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Top 30 Future Leader
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Essay competition for accounting students aspiring to be chartered accountants.
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2009 National Champions (Team) Zimbabwe Senior Debating Nationals
Inscor Zimbabwe
Elected best individual speaker at the national competition.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Shona
Native or bilingual proficiency
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