Vincent Motholo CA(SA)

Core Overview: ­UCT is a diverse organisation encompassing teaching, learning, and research, as well as various business entities such as a business school, hotels, conferencing, theatre, advertising, and strategic investments. Revenue exceeds ZAR 7 billion, total assets of UCT exceed ZAR 15 billion, including investments exceeding ZAR 8 billion. ­Oversees all aspects of UCT's financial operations, including directorial responsibilities for risk management, commercial development, procurement, and other standard roles. ­Provides leadership and guidance to a team of 8 direct reports. ­Drives long-term financial sustainability in alignment with the University's Strategic Vision 2030 and related Financial Plans. This involves delivering comprehensive financial services and support to UCT's stakeholders while working closely with the Executive team to establish a strong fiscal position and elevate UCT's reputation as a globally renowned institution. Focuses on fostering an inclusive work environment that attracts and retains qualified staff from diverse backgrounds.

Core Overview: ­Provides strategic leadership at the Board level, serving as the representative of the Board to the Members and Associates. Ensures the Board's integrity and effectiveness, along with its committees. ­Presides over Board meetings, fostering constructive discussions and facilitating effective decision-making. ­ Cultivates a collaborative and transparent relationship with the CEO. ­Chairs the Nominations and Governance Committee.

­Plays a key role in the development, dissemination and implementation of strategies to achieve company objectives. ­ Supports the establishment of company goals and policies targeted towards the increasing of revenue; working alongside Department Heads to establish tactics to meet growth objectives. ­ Participates in the analysis / monitoring of company financial and budgetary activities; reviewing financial statements and audit summaries in order to provide valuable recommendations regarding opportunities and threats. ­ Strives to identify process enhancement and cost-cutting measures; developing systems to boost efficiency and cut back on expenditure. ­ Targets achievement of business development objectives [Client Acquisition & Retention], via professional engagement, networking and relationship development with Client Representatives at Executive Level - promoting / selling / negotiating the Services Offerings of the Firm.

Audit & Risk Committee: ­ Provides key input into the management of diverse risks [financial & other] impacting the integrity of external reporting issued by the company. ­ Evaluates the design and implementation of Internal Financial Controls, as well as the effectiveness of the CFO and Finance Functions. ­ Evaluates and nominates Independent Auditors for appointment by Shareholders [through a voting process] | Determines Auditor Terms of Engagement and fees to be paid. ­ Ensures that the appointment of an Auditor takes place in strict compliance with the provisions of the South African Companies Act, and any other related legislation. ­ Determines the nature and extent of any Non-Audit Services to be provided and / or excluded by the Auditor | Reviews and pre-approves any proposed agreements with the Auditor regarding the provision of Non-Audit Services. ­ Reviews the Annual Audit Report for inclusion into Annual Financial Statements for the applicable FY. ­ Receives and professionally responds to any concerns or complaints [internal & external] relating to; Company Accounting & Internal Audit Practices | Company Internal Financial Controls | Content or Auditing of Company Financial Statements | Any Additional Related Matters. ­ Makes submissions to the Board of Directors concerning any matters regarding Accounting Policies, Financial Controls, Accounting Records and Reporting | Performs any additional oversight functions as required by the Board.

Led Audit Activities across a diverse client portfolio, taking full accountability for: ­ Executing the strategy of the Firm towards attracting and retaining quality staff members, and ensuring that all engagements were adequately resourced [appropriate skills and competencies]. ­ Securing the quality of audits, reviews and other non-assurance services; confirming that all work was completed in-line with Firm Methodology and International Standards [International Auditing Standards, International Standards on Review Engagements, International Standards on Related Services]. ­ Evaluating interim and / or year-end financial statements; ensuring compliance with financial reporting frameworks [International Financial Reporting Standards], and applicable laws [Companies Act, Public Finance Management Act, Higher Education Act]. ­ Reviewing the performance of staff members, and coaching / mentoring staff towards optimal results achievement. ­ Acting as Oversight Registered Auditor; assessing Portfolios of Evidence compiled by Registered Candidate Auditors prior to submission to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors. ­ Leading the Firm’s Learning & Development Centre; ensuring that all staff members were consistently equipped with the appropriate skills to execute their responsibilities. ­ Responding to any queries raised during monitoring review, as performed by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. ­ Verifying effective financial management of engagements; including timely billing and debt collection in support of improved cash flows.

Vincent is a highly accomplished Senior Lecturer in Applied Auditing with UNISA, recognized for his exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, quality assurance, and institutional transformation. His proven track record of excellence, coupled with his strategic involvement on the Executive Committee for the College of Accounting Sciences, demonstrates a deep commitment to academic leadership and the advancement of higher education.