The Fire of Articles & The Power of Persistence | Oreel Reddy

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!__________________________________________________Check out the MVSS brick initiative__________________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn: Alunga Madala LinkedInFollow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast LinkedIn