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Jabu Madolwana

Accountant
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

A highly adaptable, dependable professional with a strong determination to achieve excellence in every task. Thrives in fast-paced environments and performs effectively under pressure. Capable of collaborating with teams and independently managing tasks as needed.

Extensive experience gained at the Auditor General of South Africa, working with a range of public sector clients, including:

Government Municipalities
Public Entities
Municipal Entities
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
Possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in key areas such as:

Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Predetermined Objectives
Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP)
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Senior

Auditor-General of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
7 2023 - Current

Job purpose:

  • - To assist management in the performance of regularity audits on government departments, provincial departments and local governments.

Key Performance Areas included the following:

Planning:

  • - Obtain knowledge of the client.
  • - Compile system descriptions, perform walk through tests and perform tests of controls.
  • - Compile sampling worksheet for the component.

Execution

  • - Execute approved audit procedures for components.
  • - Audit of Annual Financial Statements of the client
  • - Participate in weekly team meetings and take minutes.

Reporting

  • - Assist in compilation of Management Report.
  • - Compile and issue Communication of Audit Findings to client.
  • - Evaluation of client’s response to Communication of Audit

Findings

  • - Compile progress reports on audit findings.

Knowledge Transfer

  • - On-the- job coaching of junior staff team members.

Administration

  • - Providing input, where management requires, regarding matters such as planning of the audit and budget.
  • - Preparation of the weekly Progress Reports of audits.

Marker

University of KwaZulu-Natal
1 2021 - 7 2023
  • Assessing Student Work: Reviewing and grading tests, exams and other coursework according to set guidelines and marking schemes.
  • Providing Constructive Feedback: Offering detailed, constructive feedback on students’ work to help them understand areas of improvement and strengths.
  • Ensuring Fairness and Consistency: Maintaining objectivity and fairness in grading, ensuring consistent application of the marking criteria across all students.
  • Adhering to Deadlines: Completing marking tasks within the allocated time frame to meet deadlines and allow students timely access to their results.
  • Recording Grades: Accurately recording and submitting grades or marks into the relevant system or to the course coordinator

Audit Trainee

Auditor-General of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
01.2021 - 06.2023

Job purpose:

  • - To assist management in the performance of regularity audits on government departments, provincial departments and local governments.
  • Key Performance Areas included the following:

Planning

  • - Obtain knowledge of the client.
  • - Compile system descriptions, perform walk through tests and perform tests of controls.
  • - Compile sampling worksheet for the component.

Execution

  • - Execute approved audit procedures for the component.
  • - Audit of Annual Financial Statements of the client
  • - Participate in weekly team meetings and take minutes.

Reporting

  • - Assist in the compilation of the Management Report.
  • - Compile and issue Communication of Audit Findings to the client.
  • - Evaluation of client’s response to the Communication of Audit

Findings

  • - Compile progress reports on audit findings.
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • - On-the- job coaching of junior staff team members.

Administration

  • - Providing input, where management requires, regarding matters such as planning of the audit and budget.
  • - Preparation of the weekly Progress Reports of audits.

Academic Trainee

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Commenced training contract in 2020 as an academic trainee, developing both technical and teaching skills.

Tutored third-year students in:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Managerial Accounting

Led tutorials for CTA students in:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Managerial Accounting

Delivered part-time lectures on:

  • Taxation
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting for third-year students

Academic Tutor

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Providing Subject Matter Support: Assisting students in understanding complex concepts and topics in specific subjects, such as accounting, finance, or any other area of expertise.
  • Conducting Tutorials: Leading group tutorials or one-on-one sessions to explain subject content, solve problems, and reinforce learning.
  • Assessing Student Progress: Monitoring and evaluating students' academic progress through tests, quizzes, and assignments, providing constructive feedback.
  • Preparing Study Materials: Developing learning resources, such as notes, problem sets, and revision guides, to enhance student understanding.
  • Answering Queries: Addressing questions and concerns from students regarding coursework, assignments, and subject-related issues.
  • Mentoring and Guidance: Offering academic support, study tips, and motivational guidance to help students achieve their educational goals.
  • Collaborating with Faculty: Coordinating with lecturers and professors to align tutoring sessions with course objectives and ensure consistent teaching approaches.
  • Providing Exam Preparation: Assisting students with test and exam preparation, including reviewing past exam papers and offering tips on exam technique

Education

Post-graduate diploma in Accountancy, Accounting - School of Accounting, Economics And Finance

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting - School of Accounting, Economics And Finance

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
01.2015 - 01.2017

Skills

Public Sector

Academic Research

Teaching

Financial Statement Auditing

Financial Audits

Performance Auditing

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Public Speaking

Marking

Professional Skepticism

Continuous learning mindset

Certification

Initial test of competence (ITC) - SAICA

Languages

Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Audit Trainee

Auditor-General of South Africa
01.2021 - 06.2023
Initial test of competence (ITC) - SAICA
06-2020

Academic Trainee

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2020 - 12.2020

Academic Tutor

University of KwaZulu-Natal
06.2019 - 11.2019

Post-graduate diploma in Accountancy, Accounting - School of Accounting, Economics And Finance

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting - School of Accounting, Economics And Finance

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2015 - 01.2017

Audit Senior

Auditor-General of South Africa
7 2023 - Current

Marker

University of KwaZulu-Natal
1 2021 - 7 2023
Jabu MadolwanaAccountant