Alzaan Patrick

Auditor

Mbombela

Summary

Valuable candidate (who is eligible to register as CA(SA)) 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.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Auditor-General Of South Africa
Mbombela, South Africa

Audit Senior

05.2024 - Current

Job overview

Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
Evaluated critical business systems and processes, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and offering recommendations to mitigate those risks.
Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
Mentored new hires within the department, offering guidance on day-to-day responsibilities as well as long-term career development opportunities within the field of auditing.
Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

Auditor-General Of South Africa
Mbombela, South Africa

Trainee Auditor

03.2021 - 04.2024

Job overview

Enhanced internal controls by identifying potential risk areas and recommending corrective actions.
Assisted senior auditors in conducting comprehensive financial statement reviews for accurate reporting.
Continuously expanded knowledge base through industry research, staying current on relevant trends affecting auditing practices.
Complied with firm-wide policies and procedures, maintaining ethical conduct during all stages of the auditing process.
Assisted with the preparation of clear and concise audit documentation supporting findings and conclusions reached during audits.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information, upholding professional integrity at all times.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interaction with clients and team members throughout each audit engagement.
Conducted thorough risk assessments for clients'' operations and provided recommendations for improved risk management strategies.
Participated in team meetings where constructive feedback was shared for the purpose of improving individual performance on future engagements.
Performed detailed testing procedures to validate financial data accuracy, contributing to reliable financial reports.
Contributed to successful audits by adhering to established standards and guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies.
Collaborated with team members to deliver high-quality audit services, fostering strong working relationships.
Improved personal time management skills by balancing competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Nelson Mandela University
George, South Africa

Bachelor Of Commerce from Accounting

04.2019

University Overview

Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Postgraduate Diploma from Accounting

04.2020

University Overview

Skills

Risk management

Certification

Initial Test of Competence (ITC)

Timeline

Audit Senior

Auditor-General Of South Africa

05.2024 - Current

Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)

12-2022