Winnie Phaleng

Background

About Winnie Phaleng

As a Chartered Accountant (SA) with 15+ years of experience, I specialise in IFRS advisory, financial reporting, and technical accounting for JSE-listed, multinational, and public entities. My career has been built on delivering compliance excellence, guiding executive decision-making, and leading the successful implementation of complex IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 15, 16, and 17).Recognised as a trusted advisor, I combine strong technical knowledge with hands-on experience in audit, governance, and group reporting, ensuring both regulatory compliance and process efficiency. I’ve partnered with executives, auditors, and boards to resolve complex accounting matters, streamline reporting cycles, and strengthen internal controls.Beyond reporting, I am passionate about knowledge-sharing and training—having designed and facilitated IFRS workshops that empower finance teams, auditors, and stakeholders to stay ahead of regulatory change.With an ability to bridge technical detail with strategic insight, I thrive in roles where financial compliance, governance, and performance intersect. My focus is on helping organisations strengthen investor confidence, accelerate reporting timelines, and achieve best-practice financial stewardship.Key AchievementsShortened financial statement release timelines to the JSE by two weeks, improving compliance and investor confidence.Successfully implemented IFRS 9, 15, 16, and 17, leading methodologies and analysing contract impacts.Designed and delivered IFRS training programmes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.Prepared rehabilitation provisions and impairment models ensuring accurate valuations and IFRS compliance.Acted as lead liaison with external auditors, resolving technical debates and ensuring alignment on key judgments.Sole preparer of submissions to the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee on complex accounting matters.Streamlined financial reporting processes, cutting down preparation timelines and enhancing group AFS cycles.Core SkillsIFRS Advisory & Technical OpinionsFinancial Reporting & Group Accounting (AFS, Consolidations)Governance, Risk & Compliance (JSE, PFMA, Treasury)Audit Pack Development & Technical ReviewBudgeting, Forecasting & Variance AnalysisProcess Improvement & Internal ControlsStakeholder Engagement & Team LeadershipIFRS Training & Knowledge TransferAdvanced Excel, Caseware, Smartstream, Pastel