MAMELLO MOHALE
Audit Senior
Johannesburg
Summary
Audit professional with unwavering commitment to high standards and delivering impactful results. Extensive experience in financial analysis, internal control review, and compliance ensures contributions to team success and organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with key skills in risk assessment and data analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
123 Consulting - Outsourced to Monahans
Johannesburg
2024.10 - Current
- Analyzed general ledger accounts, identified misstatements, and proposed adjusting journal entries.
- Ensured compliance with FRS 102 and local tax regulations through detailed account reviews.
- Prepared draft financial statements for multiple clients across manufacturing, NPOs, and services sectors.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Evaluated critical business systems and processes, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and offering recommendations to mitigate those risks.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
- Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
- Improved company compliance with laws and regulations through regular monitoring of accounting procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
Audit Senior
A2A Kopano
Johannesburg
2024.01 - 2024.01
- Auditing and assessing various financial statement areas using PFMA Act.
- Supported the creation of detailed reports and documentation for senior stakeholders.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
Senior Associate
RSM US LLP
Massachussets
2024.01 - 2024.01
- Sector: Business and Professional services
- Perform assurance engagements reviews per US GAAP.
- Plan and oversee the audits, oversee audit risk identification essential to the audit strategy and approach.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Trainee Accountant
RSM South Africa
Johannesburg
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Developed soft skills such as leading a team for a completion of an audit.
- Working collaboratively with a team of individuals from various backgrounds.
- Received training as the CaseWare champ.
- Preparation of financial statements and consoles in accordance to IFRS.
- Managing junior staff members per project.
- Review work performed by junior staff and provide guidance and training where necessary.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Contributed to timely completion of financial audits by compiling necessary documentation and providing accurate information.
Education
Assessment For Professional Competence - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
Johannesburg02.2024
Test of Initial Competence - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
Johannesburg07.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg01.2021
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg12.2019
Skills
Accounting software: Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare
Accounting
Audit
Microsoft Excel (Advance)
IFRS/ IFRS for SMEs compliance
FRS 102
Data analysis
Financial statement audit
Internal controls evaluation
Critical problem-solving
Risk assessment analysis
Professional skepticism
Continuous learning mindset
Financial statement analysis
Account reconciliation
Budget preparation
Timeline
Audit Senior
123 Consulting - Outsourced to Monahans
2024.10 - Current
Audit Senior
A2A Kopano
2024.01 - 2024.01
Senior Associate
RSM US LLP
2024.01 - 2024.01
Trainee Accountant
RSM South Africa
2021.01 - 2023.01
Assessment For Professional Competence - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
Test of Initial Competence - Accounting And Finance
SAICA
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Teamwork
- Positive Attitude
- Detail -orientated
- Quick learner
- Adaptive
- Approachable
- Lifelong learner mentality
- Patient