Shani Van Heerden
About Shani Van Heerden
Shani Van Heerden is the Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager at Climeworks in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 8 years of experience in public and corporate accounting.
Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager at Climeworks
Shani Van Heerden currently holds the position of Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager at Climeworks. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, she has been with the company since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing group financial consolidations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her duties include managing internal controls and audit processes to uphold the integrity of financial reporting.
Previous Role at On as Group Reporting & Technical Matters Lead
Before joining Climeworks, Shani Van Heerden worked at On as the Group Reporting & Technical Matters Lead. She held this position from 2023 to 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. During her tenure, she led the company's reporting initiatives and addressed technical accounting matters. This role required her to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting standards.
Experience at Deloitte and PwC
Shani Van Heerden has amassed significant experience at Deloitte and PwC. In 2022, she served as a Manager at Deloitte in Zurich, Switzerland, for 11 months where she contributed to managing consulting projects and client audit engagements. Prior to Deloitte, she held managerial positions at PwC Sweden from 2018 to 2021 and at PwC South Africa from 2016 to 2018. These roles involved extensive work in auditing, advisory, and financial reporting, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and internal controls.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Shani Van Heerden's educational background is rooted in accounting and finance. She completed her Accounting Honours at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria in 2015. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from the same university, studying from 2012 to 2014. Her solid academic foundation has been instrumental in her professional achievements in the field of accounting.
Global Experience in Public and Corporate Accounting
Shani Van Heerden has over eight years of experience across public and corporate accounting sectors. Her global career has taken her to South Africa, Sweden, and Switzerland. In these roles, she has demonstrated expertise in accounting, reporting, and internal controls. Her international experience and work with renowned firms have equipped her with a robust understanding of financial regulations, governance, and best practices, making her a valuable asset to any financial team.