Sharmaine Naidoo Fcpa
About Sharmaine Naidoo Fcpa
Sharmaine Naidoo is the Senior Vice President of Global Finance Transformation at FLEETCOR, with a diverse background in finance and accounting across various organizations in New Zealand and internationally. She has held several leadership roles, including Financial Controller at Watercare Services Limited and General Manager at Auckland Council, and possesses multiple academic qualifications in finance and business administration.
Work at FLEETCOR
Currently, Sharmaine Naidoo serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Finance Transformation at FLEETCOR, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as the Director of Finance & Credit Australasia at FLEETCOR from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she briefly served as the Interim Finance Director in 2023 for five months in Prague, Czechia. Her tenure at FLEETCOR showcases her expertise in financial leadership and transformation within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sharmaine Naidoo holds multiple qualifications in accounting and finance. She achieved the FCPA designation through CPA Australia and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Southern Cross University. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa. Furthermore, she completed studies in Project Management, attaining the Prince 2 Practitioner certification. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and governance.
Background
Sharmaine Naidoo has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across both public and private sectors. She served as the Financial Controller at Watercare Services Limited for seven months in 2018 and held several positions at Auckland Council, including General Manager of Accounting Shared Services and Head of Transaction Shared Services. Her career also includes a role as Head of Financial Operations at The University of Auckland from 2019 to 2021.
Achievements
Sharmaine Naidoo is recognized for her ability to uncover business opportunities that drive growth and operational efficiencies. She acts as a key advisor to senior leaders and boards, leveraging her experience in governance, risk, assurance, and compliance. Her persuasive advocacy for a culture of fiscal accountability balances stakeholder needs with prudent risk management. She has a proven track record of aligning strategic visions to achieve organizational goals.
Leadership and Staff Development
Sharmaine Naidoo has extensive experience in staff training, leadership, and motivation. She is dedicated to driving high levels of employee performance and has successfully led teams in various financial roles. Her leadership style emphasizes the importance of aligning team efforts with strategic objectives, ensuring that both individual and organizational goals are met.