Rakesh Jekison
About Rakesh Jekison
Rakesh Jekison is a Senior Financial Manager at Sony Music Entertainment in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in financial management and auditing, having previously held positions at Gruzd Zets & Co and Zee TV Africa.
Current Role at Sony Music Entertainment
Rakesh Jekison has served as Senior Financial Manager at Sony Music Entertainment since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for financial reporting across multiple territories, including South Africa, Rest of Africa, Mauritius, and India. His position involves overseeing financial management and control, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience at Zee TV Africa
Prior to his current role, Rakesh Jekison worked as Financial Manager at Zee TV Africa. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in the Pay TV and media industry. He developed skills in financial management and control, which contributed to his professional growth. His responsibilities included performing business risk analysis and identifying key risk areas, enhancing the financial health of the organization.
Education and Qualifications
Rakesh Jekison completed his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance at the University of Johannesburg from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining an Honors degree in Financial Management from the same institution in 2006. Additionally, he completed SAICA auditing articles at Gruzd Zets & Co., which provided him with foundational auditing and financial skills.
Early Career at Gruzd Zets & Co.
Rakesh Jekison began his career at Gruzd Zets & Co. as an External Auditor from 2006 to 2009. During this three-year period in Rosebank, Sandton, he gained practical experience in auditing and financial analysis. This role laid the groundwork for his future positions in financial management and contributed to his understanding of corporate finance.
Academic Background at Ahmed Timol Secondary School
Rakesh Jekison attended Ahmed Timol Secondary School, previously known as Azaadville Secondary School, from 1994 to 1999. He completed his Matriculation, achieving Matric Exemption, which allowed him to pursue higher education in finance and accounting.