Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Industry Knowledge
Cover Letter
Accountingservicesandoperations
Recordsmanagement
Personaldevelopmentplanandprofessionalprofile
Furtherskills
Owncar
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Personal Information
References
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Alice Sangweni

Centurion

Summary

Looking to secure a position to grow within a reputable organization, one that will make best use of my existing skills and experience while enabling further personal and professional development and for me to acquire all required competencies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Audit Manager

SNG Grant Thornton
1 2022 - 6 2024
  • As per the below job functions

Senior Associate (Guernsey office)

Grant-Thornton
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Relevant industry knowledge in the financial service sector: Health and Accident insurance was in charge of the audit of the client from planning, execution and finalization.

Audit Senior (SAICA Articles)

SNG GTRANT THORNTON
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Relevant industry knowledge in the financial service sector: Banking statutory audit, Bank regulatory audit, Mezzanine debt funds, Pension funds, Asset management, Corporate lending, Investments, Panel, PFMA, King IV, JSE requirements etc.

Bookkeeper

The Orbit
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Prepare finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies on a periodic basis
  • Maintain all financial records and files as per the company policies
  • Creating and updating spreadsheets of daily transactions
  • Reconcile daily and monthly general ledger accounts
  • Reviewing and processing reimbursements
  • Identify and address account discrepancies
  • Managing suppliers purchase books
  • Create orders on the system, place orders and prepare requisitions for payment
  • Verify invoices against the orders delivered.

Grade 12 Tutor (Home Schooling)

01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Tutoring grade 12 Mathematical Literacy and Business studies

Education

Grade 12, Zakheni Secondary School (2012)

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Audit Planning

Taxation Principles

Data Analytics

Internal Controls

Variance Analysis

IFRS Knowledge

Technical accounting

Cybersecurity awareness

Stakeholder Management

Audit Documentation

Financial statement review

Annual Audit Plans

Client Relationship Management

Root Cause Analysis

Developing internal controls

Risk Management

Report Preparation

Compliance Monitoring

Audit Committee

Risk Assessment

Performance Improvement

Audit management

Employee Development

Investment Management

Corrective Action Implementation

Regulatory Compliance

Management Consulting

Investment Auditing

Bookkeeping and Reconciliation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Bank Reconciliation

Journal Entries

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

General accounting

Time Management

Accounting Processes

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking

Accounting Software Systems

Tax Return Preparation

Excellent Communication

Financial Statements

Report Writing

Cash Analysis

Industry Knowledge

Relevant industry knowledge in the financial service sector: Banking statutory audit, Bank regulatory audit, Mezzanine debt funds, Pension funds, Asset management, Corporate lending, Investments, Panel, PFMA, King IV, JSE requirements etc.

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing this letter to express my enthusiasm for the role. As an assistant manager with 5 years of experience in audit and managing audit engagements, I am confident that my knowledge, skills, and experience aligns well with the need of the company. I am motivated to enhance my expertise and acumen in relation to the offered position. After thorough examination, I am firmly of the opinion that the mentioned position harbors the ability to enhance not only my current understanding but also impart essential, practical skills that hold significant value in my pursuit of achieving excellence for the organization and in my future endeavors. Throughout my professional experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, and taxation which have been obtained through my external auditing exposure, I have consistently maintained a commendable level of performance and have actively participated in a diverse array of audit service initiatives of which consisted of risk assessment for all the clients we have audited, ISA 240 considerations, compliance with laws and regulation. Clients consisted of teams between 1 to 10 members, with asset in management ranging between R5millions to R1,7billions, which apply either full IFRS or IFRS for SMEs. Furthermore, I have acquired valuable hands-on experience in the fields of banking, investment, asset management (private debt, private equity, mezzanine debt), corporate lending, retirement funds, partnerships, insurance, and groups of which gave me exposure to Leases (IFRS 16), Financial Instruments (mostly loans and advances and Mezzanine funding), Amortization schedule, Reconciliation, intercompany transactions and consolidations, Vat and Income tax calculations, Valuations (DCF models, moderate), Resolving clients queries. I am a committed leader with a passion for building and supporting a highly engaged and productive teams. I am confidence that I will be a valuable team member that will bring a positive attitude towards helping the team to thrive, meet deadlines and achieve the end goals. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how I can be of value to the team’s success. Alice Sangweni

Accountingservicesandoperations

Initiate audit projects by planning, budget and forecast of the audit, delegating, and assigning audit responsibilities, track the budget, track the work progress, liaise clients on multiple engagements at a time, invoicing, reconciliations, report progress. Designing and execute substantive audit procedures and test of controls. Testing of journals, VAT, PAYE and Income tax reperformance. Reperformance of Group consolidations, Balance sheet reconciliation, Cashflow statements. Corporate lending; assessing agreements for terms and conditions and reperform amortization schedules for financial assets/liabilities. Analyze financial data, reports, records, and statements. Perform Risk assessment analytics, fraud assessment, assessing of risk register. Verify procurement processes (Quotations, Bids, Appointments and POs) in accordance with the systems, policies, standards, laws, and regulations. Ensure compliance with IFRS, IGAAP, GRAAP, JSE, FSCA, NCR, Bank Act, PFMA and other compliance with laws and regulations in respect of the Asset Management, Bank, Corporate lending, Investments, Mezzanine Debt Fund (Partnerships) and Pension Funds. Filling of Documents on CASEWARE system daily. Manage the adherence of financial information, data accuracy and reporting, and ensure financial governance practices are followed. Prepare and present audit reports. Communicate with various client departments to address inquiries and resolve issues within prescribed time frames. Use of data analytics and data analytics reports to conclude on audit work performed. Review of annual financial statements and audit findings and propose changes then draft reports. Propose and finalize audit opinions.

Recordsmanagement

Maintain a filing system of all correspondences and documentation relating to financial information on CASEWARE and LEAP TOOL system. Prepare communication reports.

Personaldevelopmentplanandprofessionalprofile

Mentor, coach and supervise, the first years and second years Trainee Accountants to promote skills/knowledge transfer. Access and approve trainees’ competencies on the LTS system and CA2025 program. Assess trainee performance and panel the reviews of the final performances before final approval. Compile a sound Personal Development Plan linked to the personal and organizational objectives. Attend training courses, workshops, plan and facilitate training workshops, etc. as and when required. A purposeful, highly motivated and driven financial sales and customer services representative with a unique combination of skills and capabilities acquired during studies and work experience. Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environment.

Furtherskills

MS Word, Excel, SAP - Business Processing Financial Accounting, Pastel, Accounting, Internet Email, CaseWare (Senior level, Reviewer), eFiling, Confirmations.com, Greatsoft, LEAP, SAICA EAT tool, Ms. teams, Xero with draftworx, Voyager, Citrix, Croner-I, Drive, Quickbooks, Microsoft Power BI 2023 (in progress), English, isiNdebele, Sepedi

Owncar

True

Availability

Immediately

Personal Information

Driving License: Code 8

References

  • Mr. Sihle Keto, Sihleketo@gmail.com, 0783389852, Audit consultant, SNGGT
  • Ms. Pearl Aphane, Pearlpheladi8@gmail.com, 0728661990, Direct manager, SNGGT, True

Timeline

Senior Associate (Guernsey office)

Grant-Thornton
01.2022 - 01.2023

Audit Senior (SAICA Articles)

SNG GTRANT THORNTON
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bookkeeper

The Orbit
01.2017 - 01.2018

Grade 12 Tutor (Home Schooling)

01.2016 - 01.2017

Assistant Audit Manager

SNG Grant Thornton
1 2022 - 6 2024

Grade 12, Zakheni Secondary School (2012)

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