BIANCA PRESSCOTT
Senior Independent Reviewer
Umhlanga Ridge
Summary
Experienced Independent Reviewer with a strong background in conducting structured independent reviews. Proven ability to assess performance, identify risks, and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with standards and donor expectations. Skilled in synthesizing findings into actionable insights and delivering clear, objective reports that support transparency and continuous improvement. Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to engaging stakeholders and fostering accountability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Independent Reviewer
BDO South Africa Incorporated
01.2023 - Current
- Planning To Completion of Independent Reviews
- Prepare and analyse budgets and review of actual verses budgets on each assignment
- Managing a portfolio of clients
- Preparation of Monthly Billings
- Invoicing clients
- Directly reporting to Partners
- Review of Annual Financial Statements
- Developing Independent Review Procedures
- Formulating Review Conclusions Anchored in Substantiated Evidence
- Acquire a working knowledge for the client's business model
- Proactively interacting with key client's management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
- Risk assessment
- Financial Analysis
- Documentation of review enquiries
- Calculation of profitability, solvency and liquidity ratios from financial statements and providing recommendations Performing income tax calculations and tax computations for accounting purposes
- Calculation of deferred tax and capital gains tax
- Analysing VAT returns
- Calculation of dividends tax
- Processing of Tax / VAT journals
- Independence and objectivity
- Evaluation consolidated financial statements in accordance with the appropriate accounting framework (IFRS, IFRS for SME's, GAAP)
- Assisting with accounting work (reconciliations (VAT, accounts receivables, accounts payable, loans, payroll, taxation)
Audit Articles (Completed)
BDO South Africa Incorporated
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Performance of external audits on all aspects of the financial statements (Planning, execution and finalisation)
- Developing detailed audit plans outlining the scope, objectives, and procedures to be followed during the audit process.
- Sampling of key audit financial statement areas
- Staying informed about changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices to enhance audit effectiveness and relevance.
- Determining the audit opinion supported by audit evidence
- Preparation of audit signing documents
- Review of annual financial statements
- Preparation of report to management (audit findings and recommendations)
- Supervision and mentoring of junior trainees
- Assisting in the identification and documentation of potential audit adjustments to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
- Evaluation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting framework (IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and GAAP)
- Building professional relationships with client personnel and being a point of contact for routine audit-related inquiries.
- Actively participating in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of auditing standards, regulations, and industry practices.
- Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvements.
Education
Post graduate diploma - Applied Accounting Science (CTA Level 2)
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Bachelors - Accounting Science
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Skills
Clear communication
Creative thinking
Microsoft office
Problem-solving
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Attention to detail
Problem-solving aptitude
Professional Body Registration
- SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (SAICA), Currently registered as an AGA (SA)
- CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (CIMA), Currently registered AICPA No. 990298058
Timeline
Senior Independent Reviewer
BDO South Africa Incorporated
01.2023 - Current
Audit Articles (Completed)
BDO South Africa Incorporated
02.2019 - 12.2023
Post graduate diploma - Applied Accounting Science (CTA Level 2)
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Bachelors - Accounting Science
UNISA (University of South Africa)
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