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Motsellwa Patricia Masilo

Ladybrand

Summary

I’m an Auditor who thrives on detail and precision, with solid experience in carrying out thorough audits and ensuring organisations stay compliant with regulations. I have a knack for spotting financial discrepancies and putting effective corrective measures in place. Beyond the numbers, I focus on building strong client relationships.

I'm a motivated team player with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. I bring both technical expertise and a supportive approach to my work, always aiming to contribute to organisational success through sharp analysis and a commitment to doing things right.

During my articles at PwC, I worked in the Banking and Capital Markets division (Financial Division), with the portfolio made up of the following clients:

  • ABSA Group Ltd focusing on Retail Transactional Banking.
  • FirstRand Group Ltd focusing on Banking regulation and Rand Merchant Bank Corporate Banking.
  • Al Baraka Bank focusing on the Banking regulation.
  • AFRGI Financial Services focus on agricultural financial services.
  • Isanti Glass focusing glass manufacturing industry.
  • Motus Holding focusing on the automotive industry.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

PwC
Midrand, South Africa
01.2026 - Current

Banking and Capital Markets Division working on ABSA PPB, RMB Corporate Banking, FirstRand Regulatory audit ,RMB Credit & Al Baraka Bank Regulatory Audit I obtained the following experience:

  • Statutory & regulatory audits: Gained hands-on experience in statutory audits under IFRS using ISA standards, and regulatory audits under the Banks Act to ensure compliance with banking regulations.
  • Audit documentation: Used Microsoft applications to document audit procedures, evidence, and conclusions in a clear and professional manner.
  • Audit software proficiency: Applied firm specific audit software to perform testing, track progress, and maintain audit quality.
  • Client communication: Collaborated with management to prepare presentations that effectively communicated audit findings, key issues, and misstatements to clients.
  • Progress reporting: Presented timely audit work status updates to clients during engagements, enhancing confidence and transparency.
  • Team oversight: Monitored team progress to ensure deadlines were met and audit quality maintained.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to junior associates to enhance their skills.: Guided junior associates, supporting skill development and promoting collaborative teamwork.

Audit Associate

PwC
Midrand, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
  • Statutory & regulatory audits: Conducted statutory audits under IFRS using ISA standards and regulatory audits under the Banks Act, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
  • Audit documentation: Documented audit procedures, evidence, and conclusions using Microsoft applications, supporting overall audit quality.
  • Audit software proficiency: Applied firm specific audit software to perform testing, track progress, and maintain audit quality.
  • Financial Analysis & Risk Evaluation: Skilled in assessing financial statements and related data to evaluate the company performance, financial stability and risk exposure.
  • Client communication: Collaborated with management to prepare presentations that effectively communicated audit findings, key issues, and misstatements to clients.
  • Coaching & mentoring: Provided guidance and support to junior associates, fostering skill development and teamwork.
  • Digital Competence: Proficient in using digital tools such as Alteryx and advance excel for effective data analysis and data management supporting audit efficiency and accuracy.

Intern

School and Office Concepts
Ladybrand , South Africa
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Executed administrative tasks under managerial supervision to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Handled phone calls and responded to emails on behalf of staff, keeping senior members free to focus on larger issues.
  • Filed physical and digital copies of important documents, ensuring accurate and consistent record-keeping.
  • Created copies and prints of documents to ensure team members had required materials.

Education

Post Graduate Degree - Post Graduate Diploma of Accounting Sciences

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01-2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01-2023

National Senior Certificate - Matric

Ladybrand Academy
Ladybrand
01-2018

Certification

  • Golden Key Honor Society Member
  • Initial Test of Competence- 2024
  • Assessment of Professional Competence- 2026
  • STARS Mentorship Programme
  • PwC Virtual Case Experience

Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

PwC
01.2026 - Current

Audit Associate

PwC
01.2024 - Current

Intern

School and Office Concepts
12.2019 - 01.2020

Post Graduate Degree - Post Graduate Diploma of Accounting Sciences

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences

University of Pretoria

National Senior Certificate - Matric

Ladybrand Academy
Motsellwa Patricia Masilo