Simone Smith Ca(sa)
About Simone Smith Ca(sa)
Simone Smith Ca(sa) serves as the Head of Compliance for Investec Wealth & Investment, a position she has held since 2017. Her career at Investec includes roles as Compliance Officer and Internal Auditor, along with experience at KPMG South Africa as an Audit Manager and Trainee Accountant.
Current Role at Investec
Simone Smith serves as the Head of Compliance at Investec Wealth & Investment. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the compliance framework and ensuring regulatory adherence within the organization. Her role involves overseeing compliance policies, managing risk assessments, and implementing best practices to align with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Investec
Before her current role, Simone Smith worked at Investec in various capacities. She served as a Compliance Officer for one year from 2016 to 2017, and as a Relationship Manager in Internal Audit from 2014 to 2016 for two years. Additionally, she was an Internal Auditor at Investec from 2013 to 2014 for one year, gaining extensive experience in compliance and audit functions.
Experience at KPMG South Africa
Simone Smith has a background in auditing from her tenure at KPMG South Africa. She worked as an Audit Manager from 2012 to 2013, where she managed audit engagements and ensured compliance with auditing standards. Prior to this role, she was a Trainee Accountant at KPMG from 2009 to 2011, where she developed foundational skills in accounting and auditing.
Professional Background
Simone Smith's professional journey spans over a decade, primarily in compliance and auditing roles. Her experience includes significant positions at Investec and KPMG, where she honed her skills in compliance management, internal auditing, and client relationship management. Her career reflects a commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and risk management.