Ruth Mogashoa
Johannesburg
Summary
Proactive Senior Audit Manager with a focus on problem-solving and time management. Delivered effective solutions by analysing issues and implementing improvements in operational processes. Committed to enhancing team performance and achieving organisational goals through reliable and adaptable practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Manager
KPMG Inc
Johannesburg
10.2025 - Current
- Identified issues, analysed information, and proposed actionable solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated dedication and commitment to achieving results and optimising operational processes.
- Managed customer concerns, escalating significant issues to supervisor for timely resolution.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Audit Manager
KPMG Inc
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 09.2025
- Led team of auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of audit projects, reinforcing organisational reliability.
- Enhanced recoveries of audit engagements through collaboration with specialised divisions, improving task efficiency.
- Integrated data analytics and application controls into audits, reducing costs and overruns on engagements.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to uncover hidden risks and opportunities, advising management on strategic decisions.
- Establishing and maintaining financial controls to mitigate business risks and ensure compliance with regulations, by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to fortify financial oversight.
- Ensuring tax compliance and reporting, including handling monthly VAT and EMP returns, by leveraging deep expertise in IFRS and other financial regulations to maintain and enhance compliance standards.
- Maintained a 100% compliance rate with regulatory requirements, including IFRS and the Companies Act of South Africa, minimising legal risks and preserving organisational reputation.
- Consistently met deadlines for audit reports, helping maintain company reputation for reliability and professionalism.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
Trainee Accountant - Supervisor
KPMG Inc
Gauteng
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed audit procedures over key audit areas, including impairment assessment, inventory and providing guidance on technical matters.
- Enhanced management's decision-making by providing insights on financial performance through detailed analytical procedures.
- Developed comprehensive audit workpapers, effectively documenting procedures performed, and findings identified during audits.
- Performed walkthroughs of business processes to gain understanding of internal controls, enabling more effective testing during audits.
- Reduced instances of repeat findings in subsequent audits by proactively addressing issues identified during initial engagements, demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement efforts within client organizations.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, aiding clients in enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Fostered positive work environment through open communication with colleagues and supervisors during audit engagements.
- Expanded knowledge of various industries by participating in diverse auditing engagements across multiple sectors.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Education
Bachelor Hons - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2016
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2015
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Noordeland High School
Polokwane, South Africa12-2012
Skills
- Audit management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial statement review
- Data Analytics
- Cash flow analysis
- Forecasting
- Project Management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Leadership Skills
- Adapts under pressure
- Time management
Custom Section
- Reunert Limited (Energy and resources)
- Hensoldt's Optronics (Pty) Ltd (General Manufacturing)
- ACWA Power Solar (Energy and resources)
- South32 SA Manganese (Mining)
- Famous Brands (Consumer Products)
- Tiber Construction (Construction)
- Rymco (Pty) Ltd t/a anchor yeast (Manufacturing)
- Digistics (Pty) Ltd (Manufacturing and logistics)
- WDB Investment Holdings (Investments)
- OFP Africa (Pty) Ltd (Investments)
- The Automobile Association of South Africa (Service)
- ETC (Pty) Ltd (Trading Commodities)
- SUSE Software Solutions (IT)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Audit Manager
KPMG Inc
10.2025 - Current
Audit Manager
KPMG Inc
01.2020 - 09.2025
Trainee Accountant - Supervisor
KPMG Inc
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Hons - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Noordeland High School