Ofentse Phahlamohlaka

• Performed audits of financial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Reviewed and prepared financial statements in line with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Executed substantive testing and control testing on high-risk audit areas (e.g., revenue, PPE, and provisions).
• Assessed internal controls and identified control deficiencies, with recommendations for improvement.
• Performed analytical procedures to evaluate variances and unusual transactions.
• Prepared working papers, documented audit findings, and ensured compliance with KPMG methodology.
• Assisted in current and deferred tax calculations, and review of VAT submissions.
• Supervised, coached, and reviewed the work of junior trainees to ensure quality and timely completion of tasks.
• Engaged with clients to obtain audit evidence, resolve queries, and discuss audit findings.
• Reported directly to audit managers and partners on audit progress and significant issues identified.

• Confirming the documented process flow with the client.
• Designing and executing audit procedures to meet the required objective.
• Documenting all work performed and findings on working papers using KPMG e-Audit and TeamMate audit software.

• Assisted in performing audit procedures in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Verified the accuracy and completeness of financial statement balances through substantive and analytical testing.
• Prepared audit working papers and documented findings in line with PwC methodology.
• Performed walkthrough and tested controls over key business processes, such as revenue, procurement, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensured compliance of client financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and local statutory requirements.
• Supported the preparation of tax computations, and assisted in reviewing VAT, PAYE, and corporate income tax returns.
• Communicated with client management to obtain evidence and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• Assisted in drafting management letters and audit reports, highlighting internal control weaknesses and recommendations.
• Collaborated with audit team members to meet project deadlines and deliver quality work.

• As a GradStar Award Top 100 winner in 2021, I give back to the student community by allowing them to enhance their professional networks and assisting companies, recruiters, and graduates by promoting the benefits of the GradStar App, which matches graduates and graduate programs with ease.
• Supporting the GradStar program in driving the growth of their platform by bringing the app to new students, offering them the same opportunities as previous GradStar candidates.

Accounts Payables:

• Scanning and sending remittance advice.
• Stamping and filing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with obtaining supplier statements and B-BBEE certificates.
• Sorting invoices received from Operations, stamped to verify receipt by Finance, and making copies for records and auditing purposes.

Accounts Receivable:

• Monitoring and following up on overdue debtors, including individuals and companies.
• Sending invoices and quotations to companies, and following up via email, as required, to support timely payment.
• Completing vendor forms, ensuring completeness, and accuracy.
• Ensuring meticulous record-keeping and retention of supporting documentation by attaching proof of payments and purchase orders to the CRM system.
• Replying to email correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
• Generating debtor codes and conveying relevant information to debtors.
• Obtaining files from coordinators to check payments.
• Stamping and filing vendor payments and invoices.
• Collaborating in the preparation of debtors' packs for attorneys.

Inventories:

• Issuing stock and preparing packages, safeguarding precise records.
• Verifying and counting inventory, and reconciling observations with the system report.

Fixed Assets:

• Conducting physical verification of fixed assets, confirming existence, noting condition/valuation, and accurately re-labeling for auditing purposes.

Event Registration:

• Following up on future events.
• Assisting with event registration administration.
• Reason for leaving: Opportunity for personal development (education).