Hi, I’m
Andiswa Jadezweni
Audit Associate
Gqeberha
Summary
Detail-oriented Audit Associate with six years of hands-on experience conducting audit planning activities and reviewing and compiling financial data. Expertise in evaluating internal and operational control procedures and determining liabilities and compliance with tax laws. Self-motivated professional comfortable taking initiative and excels in working both as an individual and in a team.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Audit Associate 2
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Investigated clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Followed up on clients on any additional or supporting documents needed to conduct the audit
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted reconciliations of supporting documents provided by the client with the financial statements.
- Performed extensive risk analytics assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Used SAP and Oracle to generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Presented working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Supervise, provide coaching and perform first level review on the work of junior team members.
- Perform stock count verifications
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Audit Associate
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Bank confirmation from financial institution,
- Investment’s confirmations
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as trial balances, bank statements and general ledgers.
- Annual Financial Statements verification
- Performing cost checks
- Compiled data and insights derived from Aura research to inform licensed auditors' risk assessments.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
Coega Development Corporation
Executive Assistant Intern
02.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityGqeberha
BTech Cost And Management Accounting from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityGqeberha
National Diploma Cost And Management Accounting from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Durban Academy High SchoolDurban
High School Diploma
04.2001
Skills
Pastel
Strong ability to build relationships on all levels
Strong organizational and communication skills
Emotion Intelligence
Excellent time management and analytical skills
Planning and organizing skills
Strong conflict management skills
Excellent business acumen and problem solving skill
Excellent customer focus
Detail-orientated, Goal driven and Critical thinking
Advanced Excel skills
Strong presentation skills
Basic SAP skills
Advanced Word skills
Experienced driver
Timeline
Audit Associate 2
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - Current
Audit Associate
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant Intern
Coega Development Corporation
02.2017 - 12.2017
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
BTech Cost And Management Accounting from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma Cost And Management Accounting from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Durban Academy High School
High School Diploma
04.2001