Faith Makurumu
Summary
Accounting professional eligible to register as a CA(SA), with over three years of external audit experience and strong knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and UK GAAP. Skilled in financial statement analysis, technical accounting, risk assessment and advanced Excel functions, including XLOOKUP and PivotTables. Seeking to apply analytical and accounting expertise in a commercial accounting and reporting role
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit associate
GCO Partners (Crowe Midlands)
04.2026 - Current
- Review financial statements and supporting financial information to assess compliance with applicable UK reporting frameworks and relevant accounting standards.
- Analyse financial information and investigate unusual movements or discrepancies identified during audit procedures.
- Evaluate accounting treatments and financial statement disclosures, identifying reporting issues and discussing findings with relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise with engagement teams and client finance personnel to resolve queries and support timely completion of engagements.
- Apply technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, as applicable to the engagement, across fund and non-fund audits.
Senior Trainee Accountant
BDO South Africa
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Evaluated accounting treatments and financial statement disclosures against applicable IFRS and IFRS for SMEs requirements, identifying reporting issues and discussing appropriate resolutions with client finance teams
- Reviewed financial statements and supporting financial information prepared by clients, assessing the accuracy, completeness and reliability of reported financial results
- Assessed business processes, internal controls and financial reporting risks, identifying weaknesses and communicating findings for resolution.
- Gained exposure to financial reporting across multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, property, manufacturing, education, hospitality and investment entities
- Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including XLOOKUP and PivotTables, to analyse large datasets, cross-reference financial information, identify discrepancies and streamline data analysis.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting Science
University of Johannesburg
12-2022
Bachelor of Accounting - undefined
University of Johannesburg
12-2021
Skills
Financial statement analysis
UK GAAP and IFRS expertise
Internal controls assessment
Advanced Excel skills
Stakeholder communication
Cross-industry financial reporting
Certification
Chartered Accountant of South Africa (CA(SA)) — Eligible to register
Timeline
Audit associate
GCO Partners (Crowe Midlands)
04.2026 - Current
Senior Trainee Accountant
BDO South Africa
02.2023 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Accounting - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting Science
University of Johannesburg