Speakers
Helen Swithenbank
International Candidate Director
Robert Walters
Helen has over 20 years’ experience in recruitment. Her recruitment career started in the Robert Walters London office in 1999. She has dedicated the last 2 decades to supporting trainee article clerks across South Africa and prides herself in providing impartial advice for those looking to make that all important next move as qualified CA. Helen has organised 23 consecutive years of sponsorship and events for the JACASS, TAS and DnD social committees, and more recently LACA in the UK. Helen supports the SA CA community by hosting numerous networking events in the UK. She is well known in the South African CA community for being the first port of call for article clerks looking for career advice moving forward.
Jasmine Araujo
Senior Manager
Robert Walters South Africa
Jasmine is a seasoned Recruitment professional who has worked for RW London and RW Johannesburg since March 2014. Prior to this, she graduated with a Marketing degree. Jasmine has covered both UK and South Africa remits and previously specialised in placing Finance Professionals across South Africa into several commercial industries, including FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Media, Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals and Beauty/Cosmetics. Jasmine currently heads up the Banking & Financial Services Division at Robert Walters South Africa, and has built strong relationships with several leading global brands, Banks, Asset Managers, Private Equity firms as well as Corporate Finance firms. She has solid international training coupled with drive, passion, and a notable track record.
Michael Ellett
Senior Consultant
Robert Walters South Africa
Michael joined Robert Walters in 2018 as an Associate Consultant within the Commerce & Industry team recruiting finance roles within South Africa. Michael has over 5 years recruitment experience, placing finance professionals ranging from financial analysts up to chief executive officers. He has placed senior finance professionals within the Aviation, Healthcare, Education, Telecoms, E-commerce, Mining and Energy spaces, making him a versatile and knowledgeable allrounder.