Nandile Mabulawa
Johannesburg
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Audit Manager with comprehensive experience in performing audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and streamlining financial processes. Notable strengths include exceptional analytical skills, keen attention to detail and ability to manage complex auditing tasks. Known for improving internal control structures and delivering high-quality audit reports.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Audit Manager
BDO UK
London Gatwick
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for liaising with audited entities, managing stakeholder expectations including audit partners and audit committees
- Led and coached audit teams to ensure tight audit deadlines are met
- Organized resources and reviewed audit files in line with the ISAs and IFRS requirements and the UK Companies Act
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
Johannesburg
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed a strong understanding of applicable financial reporting frameworks like IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, UK GAAP
- Worked closely with client management to enhance professional skills, including understanding client needs, improving communication and problem-solving skills, and building client relationships
Audit Trainee
KPMG
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted extensive statutory audits in the Consumer, Industrial and Mining division
- Engagement spans the entire audit process, from planning and execution to the ultimate audit finalization
- Analyzed client financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting and regulatory standards
- Exposed to the audit of entities in the Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Retail, Mining, Construction, Energy, Hospitality and Gambling industries
- Audited entities mainly in the private sector with some public sector experience
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Accountancy
Nelson Mandela University
12.2020
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -
Walter Sisulu University
12.2018
High School -
Nomaka Mbeki Technical Senior Secondary School
12.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiar with accounting software and tools (NetSuite, SAP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Manage internal and external relations
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ensure team integration into broader organizational structure
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to team members
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Goal/target oriented
- Taxation principles
- Data analytics
- Ethical standards
- Audit planning
- Variance analysis
- Internal controls
- Technical accounting
- Documentation analysis
- Report preparation
- Risk assessment
- Financial statement review
- SOX compliance
- Analyzing financial statements
Certification
- Initial Test of Competence (ITC), 2021, Passed (First Attempt)
- Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), 2022, Passed (First Attempt)
References
- Rozanne Leyds, Director, 082 718 8680
- Yonwabani Nabile, Manager, 066 391 3038
- Nompumelelo Chinyama, Manager, 082 576 3755
Languages
English
Industry Experience
- Construction (Master Builders Construction)
- Real Estate (UK Housing Associations)
- Mining (Seriti Coal, Royal Bafokeng Platinum)
- Telecommunications (NTT Limited)
- Hospitality (Peermont Casinos)
- Retail (Tiger Brands, Supergroup)
- Pharmaceuticals (CJP Chemicals)
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
BDO UK
03.2024 - 12.2024
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
10.2023 - 02.2024
Audit Trainee
KPMG
02.2021 - 09.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Accountancy
Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -
Walter Sisulu University
High School -
Nomaka Mbeki Technical Senior Secondary School