Lunga Khawula
Chartered Accountant South Africa CA(SA)
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
An experienced Chartered Accountant, with over 8 years of working experience in finance, internal control, and auditing. Accumulated experience, working with people, leading a finance team, and using financial-related systems. Organized and dependable CA successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Accounting professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Director Accounting Services
KZN Provisional Treasury
Pietermaritzburg
08.2020 - Current
- Successfully lead accounting teams that provides financial and management accounting support to different Public entities and departments, helping them successfully prepare their annual financial statements
- Effectively support government reduce irregular expenditures by assessing irregular expenditures in different departments and providing relevant recommendations for approval in adherence with National Treasury Framework
- Provide oversight on annual financial submissions, review AFS preparation, and facilitate AFS training for provincial departments where necessary
- Provide guidance and technical opinions on application of GRAP, PFMA, TREASURY REGULATIONS and other applicable legislation.
- Attended to various administrative matters such as technical support on requests, implementation of accounting standards, and employee development programs from HR department
- Team player who contributed to KZN Provincial goal of improving audit outcome. Achieved 7 clean audit records for 2021/2022
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Internal Control Officer
KZN Provincial Treasury
Pietermaritzburg
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Involved in internal control inspections for KZN Department of Treasury through reviewing budgets, reviewing annual financial statement, and preparing annual financial statements. Clean audit opinion achieved throughout period spent at CFO's office.
- Reviewed KZN department of Treasury performance information and make recommendations which saw it avoid audit query.
- Conducted numerous investigations and identified weakness in internal control systems and developed policies, frameworks, and procedure manuals to mitigate weakness in control.
- Successfully supervised internal control monitoring implementation and evaluation mechanisms
- Participated in compilation of cluster audit packs and risk committee reports exposing to implementation of audit action plans.
- Advised, and guided development of internal control prescripts
- Reason for Leaving: Promotion
- Identified potential risks and developed effective preventive strategies
- Acted as primary client liaison during internal audits
- Personally conducted ongoing reviews of all operating procedures
Intermediate Consultant
Dashing Dynamic Solutions Pty
Pietermaritzburg
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed asset verifications systems for KZN Department of Health, that can be used in hospitals and clinics, which was used to confirm completeness and existence of assets in fixed asset register
- Effectively improved asset system through regular reviews of system operating procedures and recommendation of improvements, ensuring that it works properly
- Effectively handled other administrative duties in support of managing director, to ensure that work is done effectively and on time.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Trainee Auditor
Auditor General of South Africa
KwaZulu Natal
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Education
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) - Maths, Accounting, Physical Science, Life Science
Gamalakhe Commercial High School
KwaZulu Natal 01.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting - Management Studies
University of KwaZulu Natal
KwaZulu Natal 01.2010 - 12.2013
Certified Theory in Accounting 1 - Post Grad Diploma in Advanced Accounting Science
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Theory In Accounting Sciences 2 - Post Grad Diploma in Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2017
Initial Test of Competency ITC - Accounting And Business Management
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2018
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - Accounting And Business Management
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2019
Skills
Race : Blackundefined
Affiliations
Member of South African Chartered Accountant (SAICA)
Qualified Charted Accountant CA (SA)
Accomplishments
Assisted KZN Provincial Treasury maintain clean audit opinion 2020/21 by reviewing performance management prior to submission to audit
This component had been flagged by audits as highly susceptible to misstatement as it had audit finding in the previous year.
Assisted the KZN Office of the Premier to achieve a clean audit opinion on the 2021/2022 financial period by providing financial management support. They had last achieved a clean audit opinion ten years ago.
Assisted 2 Departments and 1 Public Entity condone irregular expenditure to the value of R3.329 billion in the 2021/2022 audit cycle
Chair of risk and audit committee for Durban Central Mental Health which is a non-profit organization. I do not get remunerated for this responsibility.
Key Note speaker on Career Day held at the Old Apostle Church Gamalakhe branch during the month of June 2022.
Chaired finance committee responsible for events, and fundraising within the CFO unit this was throughout
Certification
Project Management
Timeline
SAICA Accredited Assessor
12-2022
General Accepted Accounting Practices GRAP
09-2022
Mentoring and coaching
07-2022
Project Management
04-2021
Deputy Director Accounting Services
KZN Provisional Treasury
08.2020 - Current
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - Accounting And Business Management
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2019 - 12.2019
Initial Test of Competency ITC - Accounting And Business Management
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2018 - 12.2018
Internal Control Officer
KZN Provincial Treasury
01.2018 - 07.2020
Intermediate Consultant
Dashing Dynamic Solutions Pty
01.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Theory In Accounting Sciences 2 - Post Grad Diploma in Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Theory in Accounting 1 - Post Grad Diploma in Advanced Accounting Science
University of South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2015
Trainee Auditor
Auditor General of South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting - Management Studies
University of KwaZulu Natal
01.2010 - 12.2013
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) - Maths, Accounting, Physical Science, Life Science
Gamalakhe Commercial High School
01.2005 - 12.2009
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