Karabo Clemence Maroga
Auditor
Greater Tubatse
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Financial Professional with over 5 years of experience in auditing, financial management, and accounting. Proficient in GRAP, IFRS, and PFMA compliance, with a solid background in preparing financial statements, conducting internal controls evaluations, and supporting audit processes. Adept at leading teams, identifying risks, and ensuring adherence to statutory legislation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Auditor
Auditor General of South Africa
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for auditing clients' financial statements and annual performance information and providing audit opinions on the work performed.
- Evaluate and recommend the effectiveness and efficiency of client business processes.
- Draft risk registers based on risks identified in client business processes that are likely to result in material non-compliance with laws and regulations or material misstatements in financial statement line items.
- Issue audit findings based on deficiencies identified during the audit, including non-compliance with laws and regulations or discrepancies between reported information and supporting schedules.
- Offer recommendations to prevent future deficiencies and outline corrective actions for the current year
- Conduct governance reviews and evaluate internal controls, including IT-related controls, to mitigate risks
- Supervise junior auditors, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of audit engagements
- Evaluate compliance with relevant legislation such as PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Support the preparation of year-end lead schedules and financial statement reconciliations
Audit Trainee (SAICA Articles)
Auditor General of South Africa
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Gained extensive experience in auditing, financial accounting, and taxation
- Prepared financial statements and accompanying notes in compliance with applicable standards
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented internal controls to ensure GRAP compliance and MCS compliance
- Performed retrospective applications for prior period errors and supported external audit processes
Store Assistant (Casual)
Mr. Price
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided customer service by promoting and organizing merchandise
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Taxation, Accounting, Financial Management, and Auditing
University of Limpopo
01.2014 - 12.2017
Post-Graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa
South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial Accounting (GRAP, IFRS)
Internal Controls and Risk Assessment
Financial Statement Preparation and Reconciliation
Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations Compliance and other regulation
Municipal Financial Management Act
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Business Process (SOP) Development
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed 3-year SAICA articles with strong exposure to GRAP, IFRS, and PFMA frameworks.
- Led internal audits, addressing and mitigating control weaknesses within finance functions.
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance financial processes and ensure statutory compliance.
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Auditor General of South Africa
03.2022 - Current
Audit Trainee (SAICA Articles)
Auditor General of South Africa
02.2019 - 02.2022
Store Assistant (Casual)
Mr. Price
10.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Accountancy - Taxation, Accounting, Financial Management, and Auditing
University of Limpopo
01.2014 - 12.2017
Post-Graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa
04.2001 -