Pierre Van Heerden
About Pierre Van Heerden
Pierre Van Heerden is a Senior Finance Business Analyst at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, with over 15 years of experience in finance and IT across banking, asset management, and insurance sectors. He has a strong educational background in accounting and finance, holding multiple qualifications including Chartered Accountant and BCompt in Accounting Sciences.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Pierre Van Heerden has been employed at QBE Insurance Group as a Senior Finance Business Analyst since 2020. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in finance to analyze business performance and support financial decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Pierre Van Heerden held various roles in the finance sector. He worked as a Senior Finance Business Analyst at Westpac from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Product Control Manager at Absa Group for five months in 2011 and as a Finance Senior Manager at Standard Bank South Africa from 2011 to 2016. His career includes positions at Orbis Investments and Mazars, showcasing a diverse background in finance and accounting.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Van Heerden has a solid educational foundation in finance and accounting. He achieved a BCompt. Accounting Sciences (HONS) & CTA from the University of South Africa in 2002. He also holds a Bcom Accounting Sciences from the University of Pretoria, completed in 2001. Additionally, he studied Chartered Accountancy at SAICA, obtaining his CA(SA) designation in 2006. His education is complemented by training in Trading and Global Market Analysis from Amplify Trading in 2018.
Background in Finance and IT
With over 15 years of experience in the finance and IT sectors, Pierre Van Heerden has developed a strong expertise in banking, asset management, and insurance industries. His career began with a role as an Electronic Banking Assistant at Nedbank in 2000. He has since progressed through various positions, combining finance knowledge with IT skills to enhance business operations and stakeholder relationships.
Focus on Stakeholder Relationships
Pierre Van Heerden emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with stakeholders in the finance industry. His approach is centered on collaboration and effective communication, which are essential for successful financial analysis and business strategy implementation.