Lerato Magoro

• Management and execution of audits
• Ensuring completion and finalisation of audits
• Decide of audit appropriateness of audit opinion by resolving issues which might affect the audit opinion
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• Managing client relationship and exceptional client service
• Mentoring of trainees
• Timeous completion of performance reviews for trainees and peers
• Negotiating budgets/fees and overruns for clients
• Managing WIP, Write off, fee queries

Types of client industry involved

• Banking

• Assisting with the planning and management of audits, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Leading and mentoring junior auditors, fostering a positive team environment and assisting with their technical development.
• Coordinating and conducting detailed operational audits, as well as preparing and presenting reports to senior management.
• Liaising with clients to understand their business processes and controls, as well as providing recommendations for improvement
• Participating in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

Types of client industry involved

• Banking
• Home loans
• Property (non-Reits)

Analysing client’s budgets and cash flow forecasts to assess reasonability and provide recommendations

Drafting technical memorandums that take into account IFRS and legislative (e.g Companies’ Act) requirements

• Participated in the planning and execution of audits under the guidance of senior colleagues, gaining vital experience in examining and verifying a company's financial records and operational practices.
• Assisted in the preparation financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flows, enhancing my financial reporting skills.
• Conducted regular compliance checks to ensure adherence to relevant tax laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Carried out work by obtaining client information to help identify trends, risks or discrepancies in financial records.
• Performed tasks such as bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records during audits.
• Completed research on financial and auditing topics, keeping the firm abreast of current tax laws, industry trends and accounting software.
• Committed to continuous professional development, regularly updating my knowledge of applicable accounting standards, and pursuing relevant qualifications.
• Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.

Types of client industry involved

• Banking
• Pharmaceutical
• Mining
• Property (Non-REITS)