Goratileona Sekudu

Almost qualified CA(SA), with APC standing between me and the title. I have completed my three years of SAICA articles. Passionate about research to ensure that I am using the latest information in my work. Utilises superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Ensure accuracy by being meticulous in my planning, execution and finalization of audit engagements. Expert in dealing with complex financial information and leveraging analytical techniques to maintain compliance. Attentive to details, trends in financial data and changing laws. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Nominated as the 2022 walking IFRS at SNG Grant Thornton Pretoria by my colleagues as I was great at referencing the IFRS standards and assisting others
• Academic Excellence Certificates from EDU UCT commerce awards 80% in Finance, 80% in corporate Governance and Overall improvement in terms of class performance
• Eskom Science Expo ‐ Regional level 2011 ‐ Won a bronze medal for a mathematics project I exhibited via the University of Pretoria with Science program.
• Selected to be a part of this program for 3 years by the high school I attended. Leaders in Action ‐ EduLand leadership Program. A 3-year program that ran for a week which had self-awareness focus in year 1, Leading organisations and projects in year 2 and in the final year we were taught to be leaders who effect changes in RSA and the world beyond by electing to be change agents.
• Selected to be part of the school’s public speaking team for prepared speeches from 2008-2011. Consistently maintained an overall grade of A annually in the competition.
• Part of the Learner Representative Council and Class Representation throughout High School

In the year 2022 I was the Corporate Social Responsibility Champion for the SNG Grant Thornton Pretoria. Planned and executed the Mandela day project, painting of 2 classrooms a disadvantaged primary school. We also raised funds to donate school shoes to some of the pupils at the school. Lastly, facilitated a book collection drive in order to donate books to libraries and students in need.