Hannes van Staden
Eligible To Qualify As A CA(SA)
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced CA(SA) candidate with a proven track record in auditing diverse client portfolios, including listed entities and industries such as manufacturing, real estate, investment management, Fintech, and digital marketing. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and data interpretation. Demonstrates effective team management and relationship building skills to drive organizational success. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, adaptability, and dependability in dynamic and challenging environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Audit Trainee
Moore Cape Town
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Involved in the audit and review of clients applying IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and the Trust Property Control Act in preparing their financial statements
- Provided audit and independent review services to a diverse range of clients across various industries which include manufacturing, real estate and property investment, NPOs, Trusts, investment management services, and Fintech
- This also includes the audit of 3 listed entities operating in the consumer-packaged goods (PGS), creative and digital marketing-, and investment holding industries
- Obtained experience in financial analysis, audit planning and -reporting, and client relationship management with a strong foundation in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and audit standards
- Developed a strong set of soft skills which include effective communication, time management and organization, analytical thinking and problem solving, resilience under pressure, a keen attention to detail, ethical judgment and integrity, leadership and team coordination, as well as managing client relationships effectively
Education
PGDip - Accounting
Milpark Education
Cape Town 01.2023 - 12.2023
BCom - Accounting
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2020 - 04.2021
Skills
Analytical and Professional Skills
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
Attention to detail with a questioning and problem-solving mindset
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Time management and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Team building, leadership, and fostering productive collaboration
Self-motivated, adaptable, and reliable in dynamic environments
Technical skills
- Strong knowledge of applicable accounting, audit, and tax frameworks: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, APA, CPC, SA Income Tax, and VAT
- Microsoft Excel, Proficient in advanced Excel functions, data analysis, and financial modeling.
- PowerPoint, Able to create presentations for client meetings and internal reports.
- Microsoft Word, Experienced in communicating audit findings in detailed reports as well as drafting loan certificates.
- CaseWare, Proficient in using CaseWare for audit purposes from planning to reporting stage, including drafting of financial statements.
- Accounting systems, Proficient in auditing clients using Xero Accounting, Syspro, QuickBooks, and Pastel accounting systems
- Other applications, Experienced in the use of DataSnipper to automate certain audit procedures and optimize audit workflows.
Honors and awards
Certificate of merit, 2018, Awarded the certificate of merit to be recognized as a finalist for Project Alpha at NMU.
Certification
SAICA Initial Test of Competence (ITC)
Timeline
SAICA Initial Test of Competence (ITC)
01-2024
PGDip - Accounting
Milpark Education
01.2023 - 12.2023
Audit Trainee
Moore Cape Town
01.2022 - 01.2025
BCom - Accounting
Nelson Mandela University
01.2020 - 04.2021