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Khanyisa Cleopatra Makehle

Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant
Retswelele

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant with six years of progressive experience in external auditing, currently serving as an Audit Senior. Skilled in planning, executing, and reporting on public sector audits, with solid technical expertise in IFRS, GRAP, and the Modified Cash Standard (MCS). Well-versed in the application of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Demonstrates a strong interest in advancing public accountability through the effective implementation of the Material Irregularity (MI) process, contributing to improved financial governance and service delivery. Committed to the AGSA’s constitutional mandate, with a focus on delivering high-impact audit outcomes, mentoring junior staff, and driving audit efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Audit Senior

Auditor General South Africa
04.2022 - Current
  • Supervise and lead audit teams, providing guidance and support to team members.
  • Conducting regulatory audits for local municipalities and provincial departments involves meticulous planning and precise execution, and comprehensive conclusions to ensure the public gains reasonable assurance regarding the Annual Financial Statements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Played a pivotal role in monitoring and leading junior audit team members, overseeing their tasks and contributing to overall quality of the audit.
  • Assisting my manager with the compilation and preparation of information for the follow-up on Material Irregularities (MI).

Trainee Auditor

Auditor General South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Performed audit of both PFMA and MFMA clients, these clients are operating in diverse industries (Telecommunications, Postal services, Education, and Local government): South African Post Office SOC Ltd, Department of Education, Department of Telecommunication and Postal Services, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Hantam Local Municipality.
  • Assessment of revenue (GRAP 9) collection processes to ensure that all revenue collected is recognised.
  • Review of intergroup transactions to ensure that IFRS 10, 3 & IAS 28 is applied correctly.
  • Review of the lease agreements against IFRS 15.
  • Assessing risks and identifying audit procedures to address these risks in accordance with the International Standards of Auditing requirements.
  • Audit of predetermined objectives to evaluation performances against strategic object.
  • Audit of Supply Chain management to confirmed proper procurement and contract management.
  • Compliance review to ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, PRR, MFMA & Co Act.
  • Providing assistance and coaching to other team members.
  • Performing Asset reconciliation between the fixed asset register and the General ledger (including, movable, intangible and infrastructure assets).
  • Physically verify assets from the register to ensure all assets have tags.
  • Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.
  • Compilation and issuing of exceptions report to the clients.
  • Evaluate the client's response to the exception reports and the management letters and complete.
  • Technical Skills: Preparation of management reports and presentations, Use of CAATs data analysis, Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
  • Soft and behavioural skills: Emotional Intelligent, Team player, Innovative efficient problem solving skill, Good communication skills (Written, verbal including presentations).

Tutor

The University of the Free State
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Duties included tutoring students. Subjects tutored where: Financial Accounting 3.
  • Marking of test scripts after written.
  • Marking of scripts of class assessments.
  • Consults with students during tutorial session.
  • Presenting content agreed upon during weekly preparation meetings.
  • Attending preparation meetings.
  • Skills obtained: Presentation of academic material, Answering academic Questions, mentorship.


Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Charted Accountancy - Accounting

The University of the Free State
01.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Accounting

The University of the Free State
02.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

The University of the Free State
02.2012 - 11.2015

Grade 12 -

De Aar High School
01.2009 - 12.2009

Skills

  • Preparation of management reports and presentations
  • Use of CAATs data analysis
  • Internal controls evaluation
  • Critical problem-solving
  • Professional skepticism

Accomplishments

  • Top 10 achiever, 2016, B.com Accounting Honors - 8th place.
  • Top achiever, 2016, Best B.com 3rd year student - Strategic management.
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, 2014-Present, Golden Key South Africa Membership certificate, membership number: 11927840.
  • Completed 3-year SAICA articles

Affiliations

1. Passed SAICA ITC (2019)

2. Passed SAICA APC (2024)

Timeline

Audit Senior

Auditor General South Africa
04.2022 - Current

Trainee Auditor

Auditor General South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2021

Post Graduate Diploma in Charted Accountancy - Accounting

The University of the Free State
01.2018 - 11.2018

Tutor

The University of the Free State
02.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Accounting

The University of the Free State
02.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

The University of the Free State
02.2012 - 11.2015

Grade 12 -

De Aar High School
01.2009 - 12.2009

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