Celumusa Khathi

• Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes through use of BI (Business Intelligent Tools) Such as Power Query and various other advance excel functions like Flesh Fill and Xlookup.
• Reviewed client documentation, including invoices, bank statements, and contracts, to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Leveraged technology tools such as Excel spreadsheets, data analysis software, and audit-specific applications to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality audit services and addressing their concerns promptly during the audit process.
• Supported senior auditors in planning engagement strategies based on clients'' risk profiles and business objectives.
• Facilitated the resolution of complex accounting issues (Such as Deferment of Revenue due to Covid Lockdown) encountered during audits through effective collaboration with clients'' personnel and senior audit team members.
• Conducted thorough financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS, IFRS For SME's and GRAP and applicable regulations.
• Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Improved communication skills by presenting audit findings to both clients and senior management during exit meetings.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations through continuous professional development activities.
• Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
• Developed strong analytical skills through the examination of complex financial data and identification of key issues affecting clients'' businesses.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues while diligently completing individual tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of clients'' internal control systems in preventing, detecting, and correcting financial misstatements.
• Gained valuable experience in various industries by working on diverse client engagements.
• Identified areas for improvement in existing internal control systems by applying industry best practices during audits engagements.
• Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new industries'' specific requirements during diverse client engagements across various sectors.
• Assisted in identifying potential risks and provided recommendations for improvements in internal controls.
• Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools.
• Reviewed clients systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
• Also perform Limited Assurance engagements such as Agreed Upon Procedures.
• Performed Financial Statement Reviews both for numerical accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and its disclosure.

• Contributed to the development of internal controls for improved financial data accuracy and reliability in various KZN Provincial Departments.
• Analyzed variances between actual results and budgeted figures, identifying areas for cost savings or revenue growth opportunities.

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• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, allowing for more informed decision-making in financial reporting tasks.
• Conducted research on accounting standards (GRAP) and regulations (National Treasury Regulations, Instruction notes etc), ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
• Assisted in the preparation of interim financial statements for various KZN Provincial Departments.
• Performed monthly reconciliations of the Provincial Revenue Fund and Exchequer Grant Account.
• Ensured timely completion of ad-hoc requests from senior management related to specific business unit performance metrics or analyses.
• Performed interim and annual financial statements review.
• Internal Control experience
• Asset Management
• Debt management and recovery
• Irregular expenditure Assessments