Talia Wapnick CA(SA)
Innovation Lead at City Property Administration- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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City Property
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South Africa
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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Innovation Lead
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Jul 2019 - Present
I am currently tasked with identifying and evaluating innovative ideas and value adds to our existing business:- Obtaining a deep understanding of the market environment and dynamics and investigating viable leads in order to make proposals for new projects.- Performing the financial feasibility for new projects.- Presenting ideas to the Exco in order for approval.- Identifying relevant suppliers to implement the ideas and make them a reality.- Project management of the roll out and installation.- Management of the project until it is ready for hand off to be incorporated and replicated in other parts of the business.- Working with relevant stakeholders internally where there is overlap in roles and assigning tasks to those individuals.- Doing whatever it takes and whatever is required in whatever capacity to take a project from ideation to successful implementation.Successfully completed projects include furnished and shared accommodation for students (The Fields, Hatfield, Pretoria) and for professionals as well as starting a self-service laundry business. Show less
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Accountant
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Property accountant for a portfolio of buildings performing the monthly accounts and journals as well as forecasting and preparing the annual budget for the relevant buildings.
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SNG Grant Thornton
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South Africa
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee Accountant
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
• Completed a 3 year training contract (2015- 2017) “articles” in the assurance/ external audit division towards obtaining my final qualification as a Chartered Accountant*. • Exposure to a variety of clients ranging in size and various industries. • Provided external assurance and audit services • Team work was an essential element and worked with a diverse group of people in terms of their background and religion. • Each team differed depending on the client, therefore able to adapt to changing environments. • As the audit senior, managed audit teams (4-5 people) and liaised with the client (2017) • Client portfolio included companies listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange as well as small to medium sized enterprises. Show less
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Education
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Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)
MBA, Business/Commerce, General -
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) with Honours, Accounting and Finance