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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

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