Today, we are joined by Oreel Reddy, CA(SA), ACMA and CGMA, and Finance & Operations Manager at Avanti Coffee Company.

We chat about how persistence, humility and staying in the fire long enough can shape both your career and your character.

We also chat about:

• His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) through the CIMA-SAICA reciprocal agreement;
• Self-funding and studying part-time through UNISA;
• The fire and humility of articles;
• Why communication and storytelling are becoming critical skills for finance professionals;
• The difference between understanding numbers and influencing people;
• Why many aspiring professionals give up a little quicker than they should;
• His old school’s “brick by brick” initiative and the importance of building legacy within communities;
• What South Africa can learn from China’s culture of efficiency and innovation, and more.

Enjoy!

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