Lerato Hlongwane
Dallas,TX
Summary
Chartered Accountant with comprehensive background in servicing clients across diverse sectors, including private and public organizations. Proficient in Financial Accounting, External Audit, and fostering collaborative Teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Perform risk assessment procedures to identify potential control weaknesses.
- Conduct interviews with clients' management personnel to obtain an understanding of their processes and systems.
- Engage with the client on any matters arising during the audit and provide frequent audit status updates to both the audit manager and the client.
- Coordinated team members' activities throughout the engagement process, from planning through completion stages.
- Performing first-level review of the work prepared by the associates for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
- Review financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
- When necessary, coordinate with our support team, such as the tax team, and valuation experts.
Internal Monitoring Reviewer Manager
BDO South Africa Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Conduct thorough internal engagement inspections and review remedial actions in line with the International Standards of Auditing (ISA) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Conducted a review of the functional area in accordance with the International Standard on Quality Management 1.
- Assisted the Head of the Monitoring and Remediation Department in preparing the Annual Internal Inspection Program report for the CEO and Executive Committee's review.
Audit Manager
SNG Grant Thornton Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned audits.
- Developed audit plans for presentation to the audit committee.
- Overseeing a team of auditors to guarantee the on-time completion of projects, conducting reviews of their work, and performing performance evaluations.
- Conducted training sessions for staff members on accounting principles, procedures, and best practices.
- Liaising with executive management at clients.
- Handling budget allocations for assignments and invoicing.
- Mentoring associates and aiding in the interview process for associates and interns.
- Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
- Assisting with tender proposals for new clients.
Audit Associate
SNG Grant Thornton Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Utilized auditing software and tools to create comprehensive workpapers, documenting all audit evidence gathered throughout the engagement.
- Conducted analytical procedures and detailed tests to confirm the integrity of financial information in accordance with IFRS requirements.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss audit findings.
- Prepared reports for review by the engagement manager and partner.
- Conducted client research, executed going concern evaluations, and assessed adherence to statutory requirements, including the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and VAT Act.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa03-2017
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Accounting
University of The Witwatersrand
South Africa03-2015
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- External Audit
- GAAP knowledge
- Risk Assessment
- Client Relationship Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Data Analysis
- Audit management
- Budget Preparation
- International Accounting Standards
- Financial Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Chartered Accountants South Africa (CA(SA))
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
07.2023 - Current
Internal Monitoring Reviewer Manager
BDO South Africa Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2023
Audit Manager
SNG Grant Thornton Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2021
Audit Associate
SNG Grant Thornton Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Chartered Accountants South Africa (CA(SA))
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Accounting
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Accounting
University of The Witwatersrand
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