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Education
Skills
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Leadership and Activities
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Bonolo Thoane

Newly Qualified CA(SA)

Summary

I am an eligible to register as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) finance professional, with over three years of progressive experience at PwC, specializing in mining, construction, and financial services. My background has equipped me with strong technical expertise in IFRS, VAT legislation, and financial reporting, along with hands-on experience in ensuring adequately prepared standalone and consolidated financial statements. I have work experience with SAP FI trial balances and HFM, supporting group reporting and audit assurance processes. I am now seeking to contribute as a Group Reporting Accountant where I can apply my precision, collaborative mindset, and ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to deliver high-impact financial outputs and support strategic decision-making.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led IAS 12 tax compliance testing (current & deferred taxes), ensuring accuracy and IFRS compliance.
  • Assessed IFRS 16 lease accounting, validating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.
  • Reviewed accruals, provisions, and journals, ensuring accuracy in the financial close process.
  • Partnered with tax specialists and stakeholders to resolve complex queries.
  • Conducted engagement planning by analyzing operations, industry risks, and control environments.
  • Developed audit carbon budgets, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Prepared key deliverables including Management. Representation Letters and Audit Opinions.

Associate 2

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reviewed SAP Trial balances and reconciled to HFM for group reporting and consolidation support.
  • Mentored junior associates and reviewed deliverables for quality assurance.
  • Performed IFRS 15 revenue recognition testing.
  • Managed treasury confirmations with banks, ensuring accurate audit procedures.
  • Built strong client relationships through effective issue resolution and stakeholder engagement.

Associate 1

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assessed compliance with the Companies Act and corporate governance frameworks.
  • Conducted process walkthroughs to identify internal control gaps.
  • Analyzed fixed assets and depreciation schedules, ensuring accurate reporting of PPE.
  • Supported payroll, VAT, and intercompany transactions, enhancing compliance accuracy.
  • Contributed to tailored client financial reviews, strengthening reporting precision.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Accounting Science
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Science

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2020

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and IFRS Compliance
  • Income tax and VAT legislation
  • Team player and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • SAP FI Module (trial balance extraction, integration with HFM)
  • CaseWare-based audit platform
  • Advanced Excel
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Management
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
  • Analytical thinking and Problem solving
  • Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
  • Internal controls and governance
  • Excellent attention to detail

Certification

Eligible to register as a CA(SA)

Professional Attributes

  • Integrity and ethical conduct
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Adaptable and innovative
  • Customer-focused and team-oriented
  • Proactive and resilient
  • Committed to excellence and continuous growth

Career Goals

To one day establish a Training and Development Centre for aspiring Accounting and Finance professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing mentorship, technical skills, and workplace readiness programs to help them integrate into the profession and contribute meaningfully to the economy.

Leadership and Activities

  • Mentor, IAS Mentorship Program (2022)
  • Mentor, University of Pretoria Mentorship Program (2019)
  • LinkedIn Leadership Development Course (2025)

Timeline

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2024 - 04.2025

Associate 2

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - 12.2023

Associate 1

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Accounting Science

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Science

University of Pretoria

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