Anthony Pillay

Director at BDO South Africa

Anthony Pillay has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Anthony began their career in 2001 at the KZN Department of Transport, where they served as a Compliance Officer and later as a Personnel Officer. In 2014, Pillay joined the Office of the Public Service Commission as an Assistant Director, specializing in Forensic Investigations. Anthony then moved on to the Department of Environmental Affairs, where they held various positions including Deputy Director of Fraud & Ethics Management and Acting Director of Internal Audit. In 2019, Pillay joined BDO South Africa, initially as a Senior Manager in Risk Advisory Services, then as an Associate Director, and currently serves as a Director in the same department. In 2021, they had a short-term secondment to BDO in East Africa as an Associate Director, focusing on the implementation of new Practice Management and Performance Management models. Overall, Pillay's work experience demonstrates their expertise in risk advisory, fraud detection and prevention, internal audit, and public service administration.

Anthony Pillay's education history includes the following:

- In 2021, they completed a course in Digital Transformation at GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) in the field of Business Science.

- From 2005 to 2010, they studied at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, where they earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Law.

- In 2003, they obtained a Certificate in Fundamentals of HR from Damelin, specializing in Human Resource Management.

- From 1995 to 1999, they attended Heather Secondary School, where they completed their Matriculation (equivalent to high school diploma) with majors in Maths, Accounting, Physical Science, Geography, English, and Afrikaans.

In addition to their formal education, Anthony Pillay has achieved the following certifications:

- Anthony is a Certified Ethics Officer from The Ethics Institute, obtained in 2017.

- Anthony is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., obtained in 2016.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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Audit | Advisory | Tax The South African member firm of BDO International - The Leader for Exceptional Client Service since 1963 BDO clients experience a distinctive level of service, built on exceptional relationships and a deep understanding of their business. It is these relationships and in-depth understanding that enables us to serve our clients better, thereby meeting their immediate needs and long term ambitions. We provide solutions that are practical and workable, and not overcomplicated by unnecessary process. Our client service teams comprise accounting and business advisers who not only understand the domestic market, but who also have access to a global network in 162 countries that can deliver a seamless and reliable level of service. As a leading mid-size professional services firm in South Africa and part of the global BDO organisation - we are capable of competing with the larger firms but are still small enough to care. We are agile, innovative and dynamic, thereby allowing us to adapt to each client's particular needs because "what matters to you, matters to us"​. There is a growing need for additional choice in the provision of professional services. BDO is the obvious alternative.


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