Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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KEY CLIENT EXPOSURE & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Hobbies
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NEO MAJORO

NEO MAJORO

Senior Associate - Audit (Banking & Capital Markets)
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic Audit Senior Associate in Banking and Capital Markets at PwC South Africa, nearing completion of final year SAICA articles. Possesses extensive expertise in Treasury (CIB) , Global Markets (CIB), hedge accounting (IFRS 9), valuations, group audits, and consolidations, with a proven track record of auditing large listed banks and the automotive sector, including Motus Holdings and its subsidiaries. Recognized for effectively managing complex hedge audits through collaboration with specialists, including hedge experts and actuaries, while consistently delivering results in high-pressure environments. FMVA-certified, providing a robust foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and risk management to drive impactful audit outcomes. Have good exposure to group audits by auditing Investec Group, Motus Group and Standard Bank Group.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Associate – Audit (Banking & Capital Markets)

PwC South Africa
01.2024 - Current
  • Perform end-to-end audit execution across Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Treasury, and Global Markets environments. Independently audited significant portions of large hedging programmes and worked hand-in-hand with hedge accounting specialists, including performing complex hedge audit work previously undertaken by specialists. Developed deep end-to-end understanding of hedging processes covering risk management strategies, IFRS 9 designation, documentation, and prospective and retrospective hedge effectiveness testing. Audited derivatives and financial instruments with exposure to valuations. Participated in group audits, consolidations, and entity-level testing. Supported Standard Bank Group audit signing day and delivered high-quality audit documentation under tight deadlines. Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.

Standard Bank

  • CIB and Global Markets audit with significant exposure to a large portion of the bank’s hedging programme
  • Independently audited hedge accounting areas and worked closely with hedge specialists on IFRS 9 compliance
  • Exposure to valuations and support on group audit signing day

Investec Limited

  • Group audit and CIB audit with focus on Treasury and hedging activities
  • Performed hedge audit work previously completed by hedge specialists, gaining deep insight into the full hedging lifecycle and risk management processes

Motus Holdings (Automotive & Industrial)

  • Group audit exposure including consolidation and entity‑level testing
  • Strong understanding of group structures and operational complexity within a listed non‑financial corporate environment

Vacation Intern

PwC South Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

Education

BCom Chartered Accountancy (Cum Laude) -

North-West University
01-2023

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (CTA) -

North-West University
01-2024

FMVA – Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst -

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

Skills

Technical & Audit Expertise

Banking & Capital Markets Audit

Treasury & Global Markets

Hedge Accounting (IFRS 9)

IFRS Standards (including IAS 2)

Financial Reporting & Financial Statements Analysis

End‑to‑End Audit Process (Planning, Fieldwork, Documentation, Reporting)

Internal Control Assessment

Group Audits & Consolidations

Derivatives & Financial Instruments

Valuation of Complex Derivatives and Fixed‑Income Instruments

Data Analytics

Banking Products

Capital Markets Instruments

Asset Management Operations

Critical and Complex Problem‑Solving

Analytical Thinking & Adaptability

Project Management & Time Prioritization

Managing Tight Deadlines & Competing Priorities

Resilience Under Pressure

Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Negotiation

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring Junior Team Members

Cross‑Functional and Multi‑Disciplinary Collaboration

Team Collaboration

Relationship Building

Client Engagement

Translating Technical Audit Findings into Actionable Business Recommendations

Identifying Value‑Add Opportunities and Upsell Areas

Preparing Professional Audit Reports

Strong Oral Communication

Clear and Concise Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interests

Book reading, Taking walks, Singing, Drawing

References

  • Lineshree, Naidoo, Available upon request
  • Samkelo, Mtshali, Available upon request

KEY CLIENT EXPOSURE & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Standard Bank: CIB and Global Markets audit with significant exposure to a large portion of the bank’s hedging programme, independent hedge auditing, close collaboration with hedge accounting specialists, valuations exposure, and group audit signing support.
  • Investec Limited: Group and CIB audit with Treasury and hedging focus; performed hedge audit work previously handled by hedge specialists, gaining deep insight into the hedging lifecycle and risk management.
  • Motus Holdings: Group audit exposure including consolidations and entity-level testing, with strong understanding of group structures within a listed automotive and industrial environment.

Hobbies

  • Reading: Financial publications and leadership books to deepen industry knowledge and strengthen critical thinking
  • Culinary Exploration: Experimenting with global cuisines to foster creativity and cultural awareness
  • Continuous Learning: Completing advanced Excel courses (PivotTables, macros, VBA) to enhance technical proficiency

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sotho
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Associate – Audit (Banking & Capital Markets)

PwC South Africa
01.2024 - Current

Vacation Intern

PwC South Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022

FMVA – Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst -

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

BCom Chartered Accountancy (Cum Laude) -

North-West University

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (CTA) -

North-West University
NEO MAJOROSenior Associate - Audit (Banking & Capital Markets)