Praneet Jairam
Audit Supervisor
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
I am a senior accountant. I have 3 years experience working in audit. I have worked mostly on private companies. The industries I have worked in includes mining, logistics, manufacturing, retail and vehicle financing. I have worked on the same clients in my first, second and third year which enabled me to get exposure to all sections within the same companies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
KPMG
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with KPMG's quality standards and procedures.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to meet client deliverables effectively.
Accountant / Senior Accountant
KPMG
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Assessment of VAT returns
- Assessment of fraud within a client in compliance with the International Auditing Standards
- End-to-end audit execution in accordance with ISA and IFRS requirements, from planning through to completion.
- Proficient in risk assessment procedures, including identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatement.
- Skilled in substantive testing and control testing (design, implementation, and operating effectiveness).
- Experience with group audits (ISA 600) including component scoping and consolidation procedures.
- Preparing and reviewing audit working papers in compliance with firm methodology and regulatory standards (IRBA, ISQM 1).
- Execution of analytical procedures, variance analysis, and investigation of anomalies.
- Documenting and assessing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Performing completion procedures, including subsequent events reviews and going concern assessments.
- Preparing audit findings reports for management and Audit Committees.
- Resolved complex technical matters, including IFRS application and significant judgement areas.
- Delivered training and coaching sessions to junior staff on audit methodology and tools.
- Led discussions on audit findings with clients, including recommendations for control improvements.
- Acted as in-charge / senior on audit engagements, leading the planning, execution, and completion phases.
Accountant / Senior Trainee Accountant
KPMG
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Executed audit sections independently, including substantive and control testing.
- Performed risk assessment procedures, including understanding and documenting key business processes.
- Assisted in completion procedures, including subsequent events review and going concern assessment.
- Performed data analytics using Excel and DataSnipper to identify trends and anomalies.
- Coordinated directly with client finance staff to resolve queries and obtain audit evidence.
Accountant / Trainee Accountant
KPMG
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed audit fieldwork under supervision, including substantive testing of balances and transactions.
- Prepared audit working papers in accordance with firm methodology and ISA requirements.
- Assisted in inventory counts and other physical verification procedures.
- Gained exposure to internal control walkthroughs and documentation.
- Utilised KPMG Clara, and Excel for testing and documentation.
- Applied professional scepticism in identifying potential audit issues and anomalies.
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence - APC for CA(SA)s
SAICA
01.2024
Test of Competence - ITC for CA(SA)s
SAICA
01.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting Sciences
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg12.2022
Bridging Programme - Theory in Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg12.2020
Skills
Languages
English business fluent
Afrikaans (basic)
Working skills
IFRS and US-GAAP
KPMG Clara
Proficiency in MS Microsoft Word and MS Excel
Decision-making
Team building
Training and mentoring
Problem solving
EXPERIENCE ABROAD
None
Timeline
Supervisor
KPMG
10.2025 - Current
Accountant / Senior Accountant
KPMG
10.2024 - 09.2025
Accountant / Senior Trainee Accountant
KPMG
10.2023 - 09.2024
Accountant / Trainee Accountant
KPMG
01.2023 - 09.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting Sciences
University of Johannesburg
Bridging Programme - Theory in Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Assessment of Professional Competence - APC for CA(SA)s
SAICA
Test of Competence - ITC for CA(SA)s
SAICA
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg