RIAAN VAN JAARSVELD

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ADRIAAN (RIAAN) VAN JAARSVELD – 150 word Councillor Relevant Resume

Adriaan van Jaarsveld is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with extensive international financial leadership experience across Africa and the UK. His career includes CFO, Financial Director, and senior risk control roles in JSE listed and multinational organisations. He brings strong governance capability, deep IFRS/US GAAP expertise, treasury management, statutory reporting, and SOX aligned risk oversight — all critical for municipal financial integrity. His achievements include listing PLG on the JSE, repatriating multimillion dollar funds from African jurisdictions, resolving major audit and pension liabilities, and leading financial operations across 9+ countries. He has served on multiple Boards, demonstrating fiduciary discipline, strategic planning competence, and stakeholder accountability. His background aligns strongly with GR FIRST's requirements for ethical leadership, transparent financial management, and evidence based decision making. His experience in governance, compliance, budgeting, and risk control positions him as a technically strong, independent councillor candidate capable of safeguarding public finances and strengthening oversight in line with IEC and municipal governance standards.

Contact Details:
E-mail: riaanvanj@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 082 782 2484