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Lethabo Tlou Thaba

CA(SA), ACMA, CGMA
Rembrandt Park

Summary

I am a qualified CA(SA), ACMA, CGMA. I am currently working for Crowe as an audit senior. I have experience in a Finance and accounting role. I am experienced in audits of private companies and listed entities. I am a highly competent individual who is target driven and can work well individually and in a group. Focuses on the process and end results; loves challenges and is very ambitious and dedicated. I take the initiative when it comes to future growth opportunities. I am currently in the job market seeking new opportunities that align more closely with my career goals and offer room for growth and advancement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Senior

Crowe JHB
Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current
  • Led multiple full-cycle external audits and review engagements for entities across diverse industries, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to audit plans.
  • Supervised and trained teams of junior auditors, providing clear guidance and reviewing working papers to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Conducted risk assessments, identified key controls, and tested control effectiveness to mitigate financial and operational risks. Provided recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Examined financial statements and accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act.
  • Performed substantive audit procedures including analytical reviews, reconciliations, and substantive testing to validate financial data.
  • Utilized advanced audit software such as CaseWare, Audit toolbar and Microsoft Excel to analyze data and identify anomalies or trends.
  • Assisted in the preparation and review of financial statements and disclosures.
  • Calculating and reviewing income tax and deferred tax.
  • Participated in client meetings and presentations; communicate audit findings and complex technical issues clearly and professionally to clients and senior management.
  • Analyzing ratios, reviewing budgets, passing journals and calculating materiality.
  • Finalized audit engagements by ensuring thorough review of workpapers, preparing clear reports, and coordinating client sign-off to close audits efficiently.
  • Reference: Isaac Thobejane (supervisor (072 809 1534) Ndzimana Hlungwani (manager) (073 689 8965)
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.

Finance Intern

Department of Road and Transport
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maintain detailed records of all the assets.
  • Track asset locations, usage, condition, and status in asset management systems.
  • Ensure accurate inventory counts and update databases regularly.
  • Maintain documentation like registration, insurance, permits, and inspection reports.
  • Assist in audit processes, providing documentation and explanations related to asset management.
  • Collaborate with the supply chain, trade payables and trade receivables departments.
  • Preparations of the fixed asset registers and calculating depreciation.
  • Liaising with other departments to obtain asset confirmations.
  • Assisting in fleet Auctions.
  • Ensure fleet asset management complies with relevant government policies, such as the Public Finance Management Act.
  • Implemented barcode systems to uniquely identify and track furniture assets, enhancing accuracy and accountability.
  • Reason for leaving fixed term contract.
  • Reference: Isaac Moagi (supervisor) (011 372 8748/ 083 286 9691)
  • Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.

Skills

  • Leading and supervising audit teams

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS

  • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

  • Strong understanding of South African Income Tax

  • Value added Tax

  • Effective client and stakeholder communication

  • Proficiency in audit software (CaseWare, Audit toolbar)

  • Microsoft Office

  • Strong understanding of employee transactions treatments

  • Problem-solving

  • Recommending process improvements

  • Time management

  • Multi-project coordination

  • Risk assessment

  • Internal control evaluation

  • Accounting for routine and non-routine transactions

  • Collaborative team player

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Excellent analytical abilities

  • High ethical standards

  • Commitment to confidentiality

  • Excellent ability to prepare reconciliations for bank

  • Sales to VAT

  • Creditors

  • Debtors

  • Strong understanding of Public Financial Management Act

  • Maintains an optimistic and positive outlook

  • Fostering a motivating and solution-focused work environment

Qualifications And Education

  • Matric, Laudium Secondary School, 2015
  • Bachelor of Accounting Science, University Of Johannesburg, 2019
  • Bridging programme in the Theory of Accounting (BCTA), University of Johannesburg, 2021
  • ACMA, CGMA
  • CA(SA)

Awards

Ujenius, Academic top 1% 2017

Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: African
  • Date of Birth: 05/30/98
  • Gender: Female

Timeline

Audit Senior

Crowe JHB
01.2022 - Current

Finance Intern

Department of Road and Transport
05.2019 - 04.2021

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