Huzaifa Cassim
Lenasia,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished Charted Accountant of South Africa with extensive expertise in Financial and IT Audit, IT governance, and Project Management. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle and Banking systems, alongside a deep understanding of COSO Framework, SOX Compliance and cybersecurity best practices. Experienced in risk assessment and audit compliance, with notable skills in financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and process improvement. Known for effective senior stakeholder liaison and project leadership, ensuring seamless operations through tactful delegation and time management. Career goals include advancing IT compliance knowledge to drive organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Analyst, Supervisor, Manager
KPMG Technology Risk
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Project Management including Budgeting, Planning, Resourcing and Execution.
- Business Unit Financial Operations including tracking and monitoring.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with new and established clients.
- IT Audit of Banks and Mining entities as well as ISAE3402 SOC Report preparation for Insurance entities.
- Understand client IT systems involved in financial statement process.
- Perform detailed reviews of final test work, and client deliverables.
- Perform detailed testing over automated controls within financial statement process as well as supporting General IT Controls.
- Co-ordinated communication between client and external financial audit teams.
- Handled client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
- Coach and Mentor junior colleagues.
- Organized financial documentation and statements with detailed and accurate information about transactions.
- Worked with large volumes of data, completed accurate calculations, and presented results in required formats.
- Directed audit engagements for compliance with established standards.
- Executed risk assessments to identify potential audit issues.
Audit Trainee
KPMG CIM
Johannesburg, South Africa
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Completed SAICA Articles which involved playing pivotal roles in audit lifecycle management, encompassing planning, execution and conclusion of audits, including defining scope, objectives, and methodologies, allocating resources efficiently, establishing of timelines, and coordinating audit teams to ensure audits are conducted effectively and in accordance with applicable standards.
- Working under pressure to manage time in appropriate manners to ensure complex tasks were completed within tight deadlines.
- Assessing risks associated with organization's operations, processes, and financial reporting. Identifying potential areas of concern or vulnerability and developing strategies to mitigate risks effectively.
- Assessing significance of identified issues and their potential impact on organization, providing insightful analysis and recommendations for improvement.
- Conducting thorough reviews of Annual Financial Statements and accompanying notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Communicating audit results, findings, and recommendations to management, audit committees, and other stakeholders.
- Preparing clear and concise audit reports, presentations, and other communications to effectively convey key messages and facilitate decision-making.
- Demonstrating leadership in managing and mentoring audit team members, fostering professional development and imparting knowledge to audit staff.
- Maintaining good client relationships and delivering excellent client service.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - CTA
University of Johannesburg
2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Accounting Science - CA-Stream
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2016.01 - 2018.12
Secondary Education - S7
Al-Aqsa High School
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2011.01 - 2015.12
Skills
- Financial and IT Audit
- Audit and assurance
- Risk assessment capability
- Financial systems and IT Infrastructure comprehension and compliance knowledge
- IT governance and Cybersecurity best practice knowledge
- Internal controls understanding
- IFRS compliance
- ISAE3402 Preparation
- SOX and PCAOB Audit Experience
- COSO framework understanding
- Budgeting and Planning
- Senior stakeholder liaison
- Project Management
- Report-writing
Certification
CA(SA)
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA)
Bachelor in Accounting Science
PORTFOLIO
- Sasol
- African Bank
- Momentum Health
- Investec
- Fujifilm South Africa
- Roche Pharmaceutics
- Aberkrombie & Kent
- Seriti
- Consol
- Elizabeth Arden
- Excellerate
Affiliations
- Fishing and Outdoors
- Cars
- Spending time with Friends and Family
REFERENCES
- Ashaylen, Moodley, IT Audit Associate Director, (+27)82 576 2786, KPMG South Africa, Performance Manager
- Saleh, Mohamed, IT Audit Partner, (+27)82 718 9320, KPMG South Africa, Performance Partner
- Nombulelo, Makhubedu, IT Audit Associate Director, (+27)79 512 9909, KPMG South Africa, Engagement Partner
- Melanie, Miller, IT Audit Partner, (+27)82 717 0195, KPMG South Africa, Engagement Partner
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Supervisor, Manager
KPMG Technology Risk
2023.01 - 2026.01
Audit Trainee
KPMG CIM
2020.01 - 2022.01
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - CTA
University of Johannesburg
2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Accounting Science - CA-Stream
University of Johannesburg
2016.01 - 2018.12
Secondary Education - S7
Al-Aqsa High School
2011.01 - 2015.12