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EDITH PHASHA

SAICA AUDIT TRAINEE
Lotus Gardens ,Pretoria

Summary

As a highly motivated SAICA Senior Audit Trainee in the final year of articles at BDO South Africa Inc., I am on track to complete my training by January 31, 2025. I am a proud holder of the SAICA ITC and am preparing to take the APC in December 2025. My professional journey has afforded me extensive experience across a variety of sectors, including mining, manufacturing, real estate, trusts, telecommunications, currency and numismatics, and NPOs, encompassing both privately owned businesses and entities listed on the JSE and international markets. My commitment to excellence is evidenced by performance bonuses awarded for outstanding leadership and exceeding expectations in audit engagements. Academic achievements include two distinctions in Taxation from the University of Limpopo. I am now eager to apply my comprehensive private sector expertise to support the public sector goals of SARS. My focus is on enhancing tax compliance, pinpointing risks, and executing strategic audit initiatives to drive forward the organization's mission.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
10106
10106
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

SAICA Senior Audit Trainee (3rd Year)

BDO SOUTH AFRICA INC.
02.2023 - Current
  • Led audit engagements for a diverse range of sectors including mining, manufacturing, real estate, trusts, telecommunications, currency, numismatics, and NPOs, encompassing both privately owned entities and companies listed on the JSE and international markets.
  • Performed comprehensive risk assessments and analytical reviews to verify the accuracy of financial statements and tax filings, including income tax and VAT.
  • Conducted meticulous verification testing to ensure compliance with income tax, VAT regulations, and diesel rebate claims.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial schedules and reconciliations to uphold the highest standards of tax reporting accuracy.
  • Worked collaboratively with clients to effectively address and resolve complex tax inquiries, thereby improving client satisfaction and service quality.
  • Communicated audit results to senior management and audit committees, effectively influencing their decision-making processes.
  • Provided mentorship and coaching to junior trainees, promoting a culture of ethical and independent auditing practices.
  • Achieved consistently high performance, earning recognition and bonuses for exceptional trainee contributions.
  • Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current with accounting standards and practices.
  • Engaged with clients to understand business processes, enhancing the quality of financial reporting.
  • Assisted in year-end audits, contributing to thorough and efficient audit processes.

Education

Assessment of Professional Competence - APC

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
01-2025

Initial Assessment of Competence - ITC

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
01-2023

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCE
01-2022

Bachelor - Accounting Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
01-2019

National Senior Certificate -

LOTUS GARDENS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01-2015

Skills

  • CASE LAW APPLICATION

  • MULTI-TAX AUDIT EXECUTION

  • ROOT-CAUSE RISK IDENTIFICATION

  • EXCEL (PIVOT TABLES, COMPLEX FORMULAS, SHORTCUTS)

  • AUDIT METHODOLOGY

  • AUDITING SYSTEMS (APT)

  • TAX AUDIT (INCOME TAX, VAT, TRUSTS)

  • FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

  • RISK IDENTIFICATION

  • REPORTING & GOVERNANCE

  • INCOME TAX ACT & VAT LEGISLATION

  • DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING

  • ADVANCED WORD, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK

References

References available upon request

BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability | Integrity | Analytical Thinking
  • Relationship-Building | Communication | Results-Driven
  • Team Leadership | Governance Awareness

Timeline

SAICA Senior Audit Trainee (3rd Year)

BDO SOUTH AFRICA INC.
02.2023 - Current

Assessment of Professional Competence - APC

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Initial Assessment of Competence - ITC

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCE

Bachelor - Accounting Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO

National Senior Certificate -

LOTUS GARDENS SECONDARY SCHOOL

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