Deloitte, the International business advisory firm, has added to its management team on the Isle of Man with two new appointments.
The firm, which services both on and off island clientele from its Athol Street offices, continues to expand its locally based team following a series of significant new business wins in recent months.
Miyanda Siamoongwa joins as Senior Manager, Audit and Advisory, along with Jenny Gilmour who has been appointed Audit Manager.
In a varied 18 year career in accountancy, which most recently saw him working for Deloitte in Papua New Guinea and which has taken in Australia, New Zealand, the Cayman Islands and London, Zambian-born Miyanda said the potential for developing his career within Deloitte UK and the demand for Deloitte’s services in the Isle of Man were strong factors in his decision to relocate here.
A former CEO of the Financial Crimes Unit of Zambia, Miyanda has experience in a range of business sectors, having managed audits for a number of high profile clients within the banking, insurance, hedge fund, hospitality and oil and gas sectors.
“I believe there is a strong demand for the diversified range of services that Deloitte offers clients from the Isle of Man. With the firm’s strong connections to the UK, working on a fully integrated basis, we are really on the frontline here. The office uses cutting edge audit software and has a wealth of technical experience to draw upon from both the current IOM team and within the wider UK firm. This is a very dynamic time for the business,” said Miyanda.
Jenny Gilmour, meanwhile, brings significant local experience, joining Deloitte from a mid-tier Isle of Man accountancy firm. A qualified Chartered Accountant since 2008, Jenny has been closely involved with auditing for a number of years, covering a broad range of industries and has experience at managing teams of staff and interfacing with both local and international clients. At Deloitte, she will be focussing on expanding both her client services and business development roles.
Manx born Jenny said it has been a long held ambition to work for a firm of Deloitte’s stature. “I am genuinely thrilled to get this great opportunity. I believe my strong local knowledge, grounding and contacts will be hugely beneficial in my new role,” said Jenny who, in her spare time, teaches piano and brass and plays solo horn for Manx Concert Brass.
Sarah Sanders, Deloitte’s Partner on the Isle of Man, said the firm was entering an exciting period of expansion and business development. “We are currently seeing substantial growth in our audit and advisory business here in the Isle of Man and, in response to that, we have recruited both Miyanda and Jenny to continue to strengthen and expand our core management team.
“Our clients are situated all over the world operating in a diverse range of markets and our expanded management team, with their international experience, are well equipped to deal with the exciting challenges that such a diverse client portfolio brings,” added Sarah.
Photo - left to right: Jenny Gilmour (Audit Manager), Sarah Sanders (Partner) and Miyanda Siamoongwa (Senior Manager).
