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Mahesh Billyram

CA(SA) Article Trainee
Cape Town

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities at once and currently within the final year of articles, to be signed off as CA(SA) in December 2024. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle a substantial team with a high degree of accuracy and coordination. Proficient in Excel and computers. Offering impeccable workplace focus and a dedication to facilitating office workflow.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trainee Auditor

Ernst And Young
01.2022 - Current

Major clients included Allan Gray and Burger King South Africa. Other minor clients consisted of GoldRush, Fugro and Eli Lilly Pension Fund. Some of the tasks performed on the above clients consisted of the below:

  • Prepared clear and concise audit reports, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to clients for better financial management.
  • Assisted senior auditors in conducting comprehensive financial statement reviews for accurate reporting.
  • Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
  • Complied with firm-wide policies and procedures, maintaining ethical conduct during all stages of the auditing process.
  • Reviewed clients' systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Assisted with the preparation of clear and concise audit documentation supporting findings and conclusions reached during audits.

Student Mentor

Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme
07.2019 - 07.2022
    • Served as a trusted advisor for first-year students transitioning into college life, aiding in acclimation processes and reducing dropout rates.
    • Fostered a supportive learning environment by proactively addressing students'' concerns and challenges.
    • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in student mentoring and advising.
    • Connected struggling students with appropriate accommodations or support services when necessary for optimal learning outcomes.

Accounts Clerk

Azapack Manufacturers
11.2019 - 12.2019

    • Reduced discrepancies in financial reports by conducting sales account reconciliations and adjustments.
    • Assisted in preparing manufacturing job cards
    • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
    • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
    • General filing of accounting records

Pharmacy Assistant

Wick Street Pharmacy
12.2018 - 01.2019
    • Improved operational efficiency by assisting with routine administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and report generation.
    • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
    • Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
    • Contributed to increased sales by serving customers on over-the-counter medications and products.
    • Received deliveries of medication shipments, verifying contents against invoices while adhering to proper storage protocols.

Locksmith Assistant

Northway 24hr Locksmiths
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Organized inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring efficient workflow during daily operations.
  • Recording sales and reconciling cash at the end of business day
  • Assisting customers with over the counter sales
  • Recording of invoices
  • Handled incoming calls from clients requiring assistance or information about services provided by the company.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
02.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2021

Skills

  • Quality Control

  • Workload Management

  • Financial Statements Review

  • IFRS Knowledge

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Time management abilities

  • Audit Procedures

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Financial Management

  • Quality Assessment

  • Quality Assessment

Timeline

Trainee Auditor

Ernst And Young
01.2022 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting

Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - 04.2022

Accounts Clerk

Azapack Manufacturers
11.2019 - 12.2019

Student Mentor

Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme
07.2019 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Wick Street Pharmacy
12.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Stellenbosch University
01.2018 - 12.2021

Locksmith Assistant

Northway 24hr Locksmiths
11.2017 - 01.2018
Mahesh BillyramCA(SA) Article Trainee