Gift Masinga
Finance Professional
Gauteng,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in auditing, financial reporting, risk management, and financial analysis (across 10+ industries). Proven experience managing audit engagements for international and local clients while delivering high-quality results in line with global auditing standards. Aiming to leverage auditing expertise to transition into financial accounting, management accounting, financial analyst, or related roles. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills developed through extensive experience in the financial services industry. Current notice period is one month but can be negotiated depending on circumstances.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Experienced Senior Auditor (Offshore)
BDO South Africa
2 2024 - Current
- Led audit teams for international clients, managing the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements while ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Performed financial data analysis, risk assessments, and prepared audit documentation for international clients in diverse industries.
- Collaborated with team members to address financial discrepancies and compliance issues, enhancing the overall quality of audit deliverables.
Audit Trainee (SAICA Articles)
BDO South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Progressed from Junior Audit Trainee to Auditor-in-Charge, managing multiple audit engagements and leading teams.
- Provided clients with comprehensive audit reports and strategic recommendations, contributing to process improvements and financial control measures.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of financial statement preparation, compliance audits, and general ledger management.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences (CTA) -
University of Johannesburg
2020
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of Johannesburg
2019
Skills
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Certification
Initial Test of Competence (ITC), SAICA, 2024
Additional Information
Academic transcripts, references, letter of good standing, and testimonials available upon request.
Notice period: One month (negotiable depending on circumstances).
Languages
English
Setswana
IsiZulu
Intermediate (B1)
IsiXhosa
Elementary (A2)
Software
APT (BDO Audit Tool)
Idea
Data Snipper
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Cloud based services)
QuickBooks
Sage Evolution
CaseWare
Power BI
Timeline
Audit Trainee (SAICA Articles)
BDO South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2024
Experienced Senior Auditor (Offshore)
BDO South Africa
2 2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences (CTA) -
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of Johannesburg
Initial Test of Competence (ITC), SAICA, 2024
Corporate Finance Foundations Certificate, CFI, 2025
Excel for Corporate Finance Professionals, LinkedIn learning, 2025
Robust Financial Modelling, LinkedIn learning, 2025
Analysing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI, 2025
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