Mohammed Moosa Hoosan
Ladysmith
Summary
Newly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with over three years of experience as a Trainee Accountant at PKF Octagon in Johannesburg, specializing in Accounting, Assurance, and Audit. Educational background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences from the University of South Africa and a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences from the University of the Witwatersrand, providing a strong foundation in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation. Successfully completed the SAICA ITC and APC Board exams, possessing a versatile skill set encompassing financial statement preparation and analysis, compliance with IFRS and local regulations, risk assessments, internal control optimization, and audit planning and execution. Honed expertise in budgeting, forecasting, ledger management, and delivering precise financial reporting under tight deadlines. Hands-on experience in supervising assurance engagements and enhancing operational efficiencies. Equipped with technical proficiency, analytical insight, and meticulous attention to detail necessary to excel in roles such as financial accountant, audit supervisor, or audit senior.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Accountant
PKF Octagon Inc
2022.01 - 2025.02
- Mitigated project delays by tracking overruns schedules and collaborating with managers/partners, resulting in a 15% improvement of project recovery
- Led teams of 3-8 staff through audit projects, from planning to completion by coordinating work allocations, conducting timely reviews, and coaching, increasing efficiency in audits by 5%
- Conducted full end audits from planning, risk assessment, control evaluation, execution of business cycles, and finalization of audit processes
- Also conducted independent reviews engagements in the same processes
- Completed preparations of management accounts & analysis of accounts
- Performing variance analysis with provision of appropriate recommendations
- Completion of budget preparation on professional engagements and assistance with forecasts and accuracy
- Preparation of annual financial statements for Companies, Close Corporations, Body Corporates in accordance with IFRS framework & IFRS for SMEs framework
- Ensuring accurate Fixed Asset Management register
- Ensuring maintenance of an accurate general ledger
- Preparation and authorisation of journals for month end reporting such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, correction of Accounting issues etc
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations such as Bank reconciliation, creditors reconciliations etc
- Ensuring compliance with tax regulations & preparation of corporation tax computations in addition to compliance with VAT laws and regulations
- General day to day Accounting functions such as journals, release of payments, monthly revaluations, maintaining integrity of accounts etc
- Provision of technical accounting guidance to stakeholders across the business process
- Reviewed existing business processes advising on improvements and control environment recommendations
- Collaborated with finance function to develop budgets and forecasts meeting the financial needs of the entity
- Streamlined communication processes by preparing audit committee presentations and reports for manager review, ensuring timely and effective decision making
- Achieved high quality audits by coaching and reviewing junior team members work, resulting in a 50% decrease in audit discrepancies
- Fostered trust and loyalty by building and nurturing strong team and client relationships, resulting in 90% client retention rate
- Delivered strategic insights by advising clients on accounting treatments and disclosures of complex transactions, leading to increased transparency and enhanced financial reporting accuracy
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by reviewing and providing comprehensive feedback on financial statements, resulting in a 100% compliance rate
- Enhanced audit accuracy by conducting in depth audits of complex and high-risk areas such as revenue and journal entries, resulting in a 30% improvement in audit quality
- Improved audit efficiency by performing comprehensive planning procedures and risk assessments, leading to a 5% reduction in audit timelines
- Enhanced engagement outcomes by collaborating with specialists in areas such as valuations, IT and Tax resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced audit insights
- Facilitated business optimisation by documenting and recommending improvements on business processes, leading to increase operational efficiency
- Designed and executed agreed audit procedures, ensuring audit effectiveness which resulted in 95% accuracy rate in audit findings
- Gained relevant exposure to industries from Agriculture, Restaurant, Mining, Banking sector safety, Property Investment, Broadcasting, Movie Distribution, Body Corporates, amongst other industries
Education
Advanced Excel Training Course - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation & Auditing
University of South Africa
Bachelors of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation & Auditing
University of the Witwatersrand
Chartered Accountant - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Caseware Working Papers
Xero
Sage
Greatsoft
IFRS
IFRS for SMEs
Internal/external audits
Risk management
Good verbal / Written Communication
Analytical & logical mindset
Proactive & Independent
Interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Team Player
Ability to exercise professional judgment
Problem solving skills
Financial reporting / software
Business/ Financial Acumen
Accomplishments
- Technical Standards Trainer, PKF Octagon Inc, Train new hires to ensure they are up to date with latest audit and financial reporting standards, company methodology and processes, developing coaching, presentation, and communication skills.
- Charity Initiative Participant, Successfully contributed to Mandela Day initiatives through preparation and packaging of Lunch sandwiches for students in schools.
Timeline
Trainee Accountant
PKF Octagon Inc
2022.01 - 2025.02
Advanced Excel Training Course - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation & Auditing
University of South Africa
Bachelors of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation & Auditing
University of the Witwatersrand
Chartered Accountant - undefined
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants