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SINDISIWE NOKONWABA GXUMISA
Senior Auditor/Audit Assistant Manager
Redding,California
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Extensive experience auditing various industries across 3 continents from planning,fieldwork, reviewing and completing an audit. Over 6 years experience obtained mostly in the private sector and a few big clients in the public sector. Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language. Talented Auditor gauging levels of financial risks for clients in various industries. Smart individual offering strong attention to detail. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
13
13
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
SAPRO
08.2021 - Current
- Audited with various firms including PWC USA, Mitchell Titus USA and Cherry Bekkaert USA.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Reviewed general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
Founder and CEO
Beyond Accounts Corporate Solutions
Pretoria
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Owner of accounting business specializing in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and business services
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Documented company financial statements.
- Developed company business plans.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Maintained P&L, balance sheet and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Assistant Manager
KPMG
Darwin
07.2018 - 08.2020
- International assignment in Australia for 2 years
- Worked between Darwin, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne offices
- Worked with and supervised teams of 3 - 12 people
- Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace
- Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service
Assistant Accountant
Growthpoint Properties
Sandton, Gauteng
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Short term contract Worked alongside accounting team at largest property company in South Africa
- Performed monthly reconciliations
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders
- Prepared income tax returns for businesses.
Audit Trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Audit training from junior associate to senior associate leading between 3 and 12 team members
- Strong working knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy
- Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements
- Performed analytical review of audit documents
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable, and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting: Accounting
Monash University
Roodepoort, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2009 - 12.2013
Diploma in Wedding And Events Planning - Hospitality Administration And Management
Intec College
Pretoria, South Africa 05.2013 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Lyttelton Manor High School
Pretoria 01.2004 - 12.2008
Certificate in Theology And Religious Studies - Bible Studies
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
Redding, California 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Auditingundefined
Certification
Chartered Accountant South Africa CA(SA)
Timeline
Senior Auditor
SAPRO
08.2021 - Current
Certificate in Theology And Religious Studies - Bible Studies
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
08.2020 - Current
Founder and CEO
Beyond Accounts Corporate Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
KPMG
07.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Accountant
Growthpoint Properties
03.2018 - 06.2018
Audit Trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2015 - 01.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting: Accounting
Monash University
01.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma in Wedding And Events Planning - Hospitality Administration And Management
Intec College
05.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Witwatersrand
01.2009 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Lyttelton Manor High School
01.2004 - 12.2008
Accomplishments
- Golden Key Honor Society (Top 10% educational achievement).
- Supervised team of 3-12 staff members.
- Achieved shorter audit completion times by effective planning and team management.
Affiliations
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Software
Aura
EAudit
CCH
Sage Accounting
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