Profile for Nalini Maharaj

Nalini Maharaj is a seasoned attorney at Ishana Maharaj Incorporated with 25 years of experience in the legal sector and risk management. She holds B Proc and LLB degrees, along with qualifications in accounting for public entities and corporate governance. Nalini is an expert in Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, familiar with the COSO Framework, and is a registered member of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa. She is also affiliated with several professional bodies, including Nadel, the Legal Practice Council, the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Nalini has extensive leadership experience, having chaired Audit and Risk Committees for organisations such as Bankseta, Goldfields, and FASSET, as well as serving on various committees for SASSETA and IRBA. She is recognised for her due diligence work and expertise in project management, economic empowerment, and human capital development. Nalini is an accredited training provider, a board member for numerous institutions, and a regular lecturer for board and postgraduate exams in law, accounting, and risk management. She was awarded the IRMSA Best Risk Initiatives award in 2023 and continues to be a trusted leader in risk oversight and governance.