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With extensive experience in managing finance teams and finance transformation, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s leading brands, including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Telstra, Kantar / WPP and PwC.
I have expertise in guiding global teams through complex outsourcing projects, creating in-house finance teams from scratch, mentoring teams and team members on personal growth and change management. I find practical solutions to finance process workflow choke points and team structure optimisation. I specialise in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering continuous improvement, and empowering others through thoughtful, grounded leadership. My work experience also include SOX. IFRS, US GAAP and managing annual Corporate Audits.
I have a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), MBA, CPA, and a Diploma in Internal Auditing. I have also completed a AICD - Governance for Directors, Strategy & Risk for Directors course.
"Yaku is a terrific finance professional who is able to seamlessly blend his attention to detail with a pragmatic solution-oriented approach. He offers a company superior technical skills, commercial understanding and thoughtful leadership that earns him respect across the organisation. Yaku is a devoted manager who is committed to helping every team member reach his or her potential. I would be delighted to work with Yaku again and would not hesitate to recommend him to any organisation."
Julie Welsh CPA, CA - Chief Financial Officer at MOVATI Athletic
"Yaku's expertise in change management is unparalleled. He navigates complex transitions with ease, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the process. His strategic approach and clear communication make even the most daunting changes seem manageable. Yaku's leadership has been instrumental in driving our team's success, and I highly recommend him for any leadership role."
Carol Mao - Group Financial Controller AUNZ at Kantar
I have worked with Yaku for 6 years at the start of my accounting career, and to this day, I still credit him for where I am today. As a manager, he is fair, supportive and patient, but he also knows how to push & challenge his team members. He rewards staff appropriately, giving kudos where it is due. As a team member, he nurtures relationships, supports others and their goals. And as a leader, he is thought provoking, comfortable in challenging the status quo, and always looking at the bigger picture. Yaku brings to work his true self, and a cracking laughter.
Marine Bisson·- GM Finance TX Australia Pty Ltd & NPC Media Pty Ltd
“One Hour. One Finance Bottleneck. Fixed.”
A rapid, tactical fix to your financial reporting, processes, or team structure.
- Startups who need quick fixes in processes, reporting or structuring their finance team.
- Small Businesses who do not need a CFO but need a hand.
- Organisations who do not need a big project but a quick review or fix.
- Book a time slot.
- Tell me what’s broken (short intake form)
- 60-minute live session (Online).
- Get your fix delivered in a format you prefer with PDF summary, recommendations and next steps.
Book a free 20 minute call to explore what I offer.
CICP - Certified Insight Coaching Practitioner (ICF Accredited Core Competencies)
AICD - Governance for Directors, Strategy & Risk for Directors - Finance for Directors, Sydney (Foundations of Directorship)
MBA - 2020 Australian Institute of Management, Sydney
CPA - CPA Australia, Sydney
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), (Sub-major Philosophy) - Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
Diploma in Internal Auditing - The Central University of Technology, South Africa
I am a certified Insight Coach Practitioner.
My certificate with my official name available.
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