Mihle Tshotwane
Audit Senior
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced with financial auditing, risk assessment, and compliance management. Utilizes analytical skills to identify discrepancies and improve financial processes. Track record of enhancing internal controls and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Audit Senior
Auditor General Of South Africa
06.2025 - Current
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- 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.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Obtained an understanding and knowledge of PetroSA (SOC) Ltd over the past 3 years, with the main focus on auditing inventory, revenue, and performing analytics.
Audit Trainee
Auditor General Of South Africa
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
- Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues while diligently completing individual tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Gained valuable experience in various industries by working on diverse client engagements.
- Supported senior auditors in planning engagement strategies based on clients'' risk profiles and business objectives.
- Leveraged technology tools such as Excel spreadsheets, data analysis software, and audit-specific applications to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reviewed client documentation, including invoices, bank statements, and contracts, to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations through continuous professional development activities.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Ability to work within a group
- Financial statement audit
- Internal controls evaluation
- Critical problem-solving
- Risk assessment analysis
- Professional skepticism
- Continuous learning mindset
- IFRS expertise
References
BS Ndzimande, Senior Financial Accountant at Old Mutual Wealth, 071 212 4313 - Ex Colleague
J Ngobeni, Audit Senior at Auditor General of South Africa, 083 558 9274 - Colleague
Interests
Playing soccer, watching movies and listening to music
Certification
SAICA Initial Test of Competence
Timeline
Audit Senior
Auditor General Of South Africa
06.2025 - Current
SAICA Initial Test of Competence
04-2022
Audit Trainee
Auditor General Of South Africa
01.2022 - 06.2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
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