CELINE SHONGOANE
CA(SA) Trainee
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented auditor with a proven track record of efficiently completing intricate audit projects. Skilled in both public and private accounting, with a focus on financial statement audits. Proficient in overseeing the entire audit process, from initial planning and risk assessment to fieldwork. Meticulous team player with exceptional organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of precision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trainee Auditor
PWC
3 2022 - Current
- Performing assurance services for clients in Energy, Resources and Utilities
- I have been involved in audits for clients listed on the JSE, PCAOB clients, and private companies
- I have experience in the following sections: Planning the audit, Laws & regulations, Going concern assessment, Intercompany balances & transactions, Finance costs & Finance Income, Journals and Fraud risk assessment, Income taxes & VAT, Risk assessment, Cash flow statement testing, Accounts payable, Accounts receivables, Inventory & Revenue, Property, plant, and equipment, Investment impairment, Goodwill impairment, Financial statements review, Controls testing for PCAOB clients, Independent review procedures, Preparing reports, Group Consolidation audits.
Covid Marshal
UCT PROPERTY AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensuring that Covid 19 regulations are observed at all times at campus facilities
- Reporting on non-compliance in areas
- Random checks of completion of covid screening processes.
Western Cape Region Treasurer
Eureka Mentorship Program
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Handling monthly members contributions
- Performing monthly cash reconciliations
- Assisting in planning events and raising funds.
Helpdesk Assistant
UCT COMMERCE IT
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitoring the adherence of com lab rules
- Compiling reports and logging calls
- Assisting students with queries
- Ensuring that the printers and scanners are operating.
Article Intern
ERNST AND YOUNG(EY)
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Solve problems by finding ways to perform tasks quicker and efficient
- Perform audit tasks for bank and others
- Maintain detailed logs and reports of any travel claims and tolls for the team
- Assist with admin work as needed for members of the audit team.
Vac Work Student
AUDITOR GENERAL
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Vacation work student duties
- Performing tasks in a team
- Team presentations
- Public sector, and basic auditing skills of state-owned entities exposure.
Business Experience Program
ERNST AND YOUNG (EY)
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Vacation work student duties
- Learning the world of work, and basic auditing skills
- Performing tasks in a team
- Team presentations.
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) -
SAICA
04.2023 - 04.2024
Initial Test of Competence (ITC) -
SAICA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (CA Stream) -
University of Cape Town
03.2017 - 12.2019
National Senior Certificate -
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
Data Analysis and Research abilities
Quality Control and Internal controls evaluation
Tax law understanding & Tax Return Preparation
IFRS Knowledge
Variance, Cash & Budget Analysis
Workload Management
Report Writing
Attention to Detail
Financial Statements Review
Adaptability and Flexibility
Documentation and Reports
Team and project management (in person and virtual situations)
Independent review procedures
PCAOB and SOX control testing
Datasnipper
CaseWare basic skills
Microsoft
Power Bi & Alteryx
Pastel accounting basic skills
SAP basic skills
Proficient computer skills
Problem solving skills
Good verbal & written communication
Critical thinking skills
Results-oriented
Accomplishments
- IPTA Award: received an award of excellence in greater Ivory Park high schools in matric.
- Subject Award: received an award of excellence in Financial Reporting and Corporation & Competition
- Baptism
Interests and involvements
- Volunteering in the community, church and schools.
- Mentoring
- Travelling, music, and reading
References
- Benedictus Makumbe, Ernst & Young, 078 450 0367
- Dr Phuti Moloto, Eureka Mentorship Program, 079 499 4305
- Ashley Arnardu, Ernst & Young, 084 810 9319
Timeline
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) -
SAICA
04.2023 - 04.2024
Initial Test of Competence (ITC) -
SAICA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Covid Marshal
UCT PROPERTY AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT
06.2021 - 01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2022
Article Intern
ERNST AND YOUNG(EY)
01.2020 - 01.2020
Vac Work Student
AUDITOR GENERAL
07.2019 - 07.2019
Western Cape Region Treasurer
Eureka Mentorship Program
02.2019 - 12.2021
Helpdesk Assistant
UCT COMMERCE IT
02.2019 - 03.2020
Business Experience Program
ERNST AND YOUNG (EY)
07.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Commerce (CA Stream) -
University of Cape Town
03.2017 - 12.2019
National Senior Certificate -
Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
01.2012 - 01.2017
Trainee Auditor
PWC
3 2022 - Current