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Kgotsofatso Bopape

Pretoria

Summary

A graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Limpopo. Employed at the Auditor-General of South Africa as an audit assistant manager with experience in financial services, public entities and municipalities audits. Specialized in Development Finance Institutions (DFI), banks and insurance entities. Obtained advanced exposure to corporate and investment banking, life insurance, non-life insurance, reinsurance, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Recognized Accounting Practices (GRAP). Member of The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as a register Chartered Accountant CA(SA). Energetic young professional with a proven track record of consistent overachievement and a passion for financial reporting and analysis. Exceptional work ethic, advanced analytical and numerical abilities. Seasoned professional looking to venture into an accounting, taxation, internal audit, and financial management role. Developed skills in fast-paced audit and assurance environment, focusing on financial oversight and compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis and risk management, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to drive organizational success in diverse settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance

Auditor-General South Africa
01.2023 - Current
  • Executed audit functions in financial services sector. Specialized focus on development banks and insurance entities. Development finance institutions, life insurance entities and non-life insurance entities.
  • Supported management of audits, allocated and delegated tasks to 14 trainees and audit seniors, provided coaching and conducted first level reviews of tasks performed by trainees and audit seniors.
  • Performed audits of financial statements to assess compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP).
  • Performed audits of compliance to assess compliance with Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Insurance Act, and other insurance and banking related legislation.
  • Prepared detailed management and audit reports highlighting key findings from audits and noted internal control deficiencies, presented them to senior management and audit committees for review and action.
  • Performed project management on audits, identified opportunities to develop staff through exposure, on-the-job coaching and provided guidance and supervision.
  • Reviewed SAICA learning outcome reviews (LOR) and SAICA professional development summaries (PDS).
  • Key skills: data analytics, project management, leadership, team management, attention to detail, strong ethical position, communication skills, Microsoft office, Datasnipper, Teammate software.
  • Client exposure: Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, Land Bank Insurance (SOC) Ltd, Land Bank Life Insurance (SOC) Ltd, Harry Gwala District Municipality and Mandeni Local Municipality.
  • Key achievement: National B Assistant manager of the year, 2023.

Trainee Auditor, Audit and Assurance

Auditor-General South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Executed audit functions in financial services sector. Specialized focus on development banks and insurance entities. Development finance institutions, life insurance entities and non-life insurance entities.
  • Executed comprehensive audit procedures, conducted meetings with client to understand client business processes, performed advanced risk assessments, identified and tested controls, performed substantive procedures and reported to management.
  • Performed audits of financial statements to assess compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP).
  • Performed reviews of quantitative reporting templates (QRT) submitted to Prudential Authority.
  • Participated in audit team meetings where feedback was shared to improve individual performance on future engagements.
  • Performed oversight and coaching function on three junior trainees.
  • Seconded to University of Limpopo, taxation department in 2020, obtained advanced exposure to South African direct and indirect taxation. Facilitated classes, tutorials, consultations, set assessments, graded assessments, researched taxation subject matters.
  • Key skills: Microsoft office, data analytics, presentation and communication, internal control evaluation, corporate tax, value added tax (VAT), team player, Datasnipper, Teammate software.
  • Client exposure: Development Bank of Southern Africa, Independent Power Procurement office, Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, Land Bank Insurance (SOC) Ltd, Land Bank Life Insurance (SOC) Ltd and Big 5 Hlabisa Local Municipality.

Education

Assessment of Professional Competence - Chartered Accountancy

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg, South Africa
02-2022

Initial Test of Competence - Chartered Accountancy

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg, South Africa
02-2021

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy

University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
12-2019

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy

University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
12-2018

Certification

  • The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) - Registered Chartered Accountant, 01/2023.
  • The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) - - Registered assessor, 11/2023.

References

Andiswa Mjikwa CA (SA) - Auditor - General of South Africa.

Nolwazi Nqwena CA (SA) - Auditor - General of South Africa.


Contact details available on request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance

Auditor-General South Africa
01.2023 - Current

Trainee Auditor, Audit and Assurance

Auditor-General South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) - Registered Chartered Accountant, 01/2023.
  • The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) - - Registered assessor, 11/2023.

Assessment of Professional Competence - Chartered Accountancy

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

Initial Test of Competence - Chartered Accountancy

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy

University of Limpopo

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy

University of Limpopo
Kgotsofatso Bopape