Asemahle Bongoza
Junior Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail oriented Bachelor of Commerce graduate with extensive experience working as an intern in both Accounting Bookkeeping and Internal Audit at the Department of Education. Proven capacity to oversee accounting duties, conduct comprehensive financial audits, assist with internal control procedures. Competent in guaranteeing regulatory compliance and financial reporting. Looking to use my knowledge and practical experience to contribute effectively in a financial or accounting position
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Bookkeeper Intern
Department Of Education
King Williams Town
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate financial data for informed decision-making by senior management.
- Enhanced internal controls by regularly reconciling bank statements and verifying transaction accuracy.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in timely manner each pay period.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data analysis.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Internal Audit Intern
Department Of Education
King Williams Town
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced audit efficiency by conducting thorough risk assessments and internal control evaluations.
- Assisted in preparing clear and concise audit findings reports for senior management review, highlighting key areas requiring attention or remediation efforts.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication channels throughout auditing process.
- Assisted in identifying areas of improvement by reviewing financial statements and operational procedures.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client data during course of audit engagements.
- Conducted interviews with department heads to gather insights on functional operations, enhancing understanding of business processes for more effective audits.
- Supported senior auditors in executing comprehensive audit programs, covering wide range of business functions and operations.
- Verified that accounting policies were consistently applied across all business units by reviewing supporting documentation during audits.
- Contributed to timely completion of audit engagements, meeting strict deadlines without compromising on quality standards.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting) - Accounting And Finance
University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa 01.2018 - 10.2022
Skills
Report Preparation
Clerical Support
Computer Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Payroll Processing
Audit Planning
Internal Controls
Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper Intern
Department Of Education
01.2023 - 04.2024
Internal Audit Intern
Department Of Education
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting) - Accounting And Finance
University of Fort Hare
01.2018 - 10.2022
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