SBONGILE ALICE THAPONG, CA (SA)
Johannesburg
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) and Manager within KPMG South Africa's Department of Professional Practice, with experience spanning external audit, financial reporting, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Extensive exposure to mining and JSE-listed entities, including the review of annual financial statements, evaluation of internal controls, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Member of KPMG's JSE team, providing technical guidance on the JSE Listings Requirements and supporting regulatory training initiatives. Experienced in leading teams, managing complex engagements and communicating financial and regulatory matters to executive management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
KPMG South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2025 - Current
- Lead audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients, including JSE-listed entities and mining sector companies, managing delivery, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
- Guided audit engagement teams in KPMG's Audit & Assurance Department of Professional Practice, ensuring consistent application of professional standards and high-quality audit execution.
- Reviewed annual financial statements and reporting deliverables aligned with IFRS and regulatory requirements, evaluating significant judgements, estimates, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support engagement teams and listed entities with the interpretation and application of the JSE Listings Requirements, including assessing the impact of regulatory developments and facilitating training on regulatory changes.
- Perform financial statement analysis, risk assessments, and evaluations of internal control environments to support financial reporting integrity and effective governance.
- Evaluate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, including the identification and assessment of reportable irregularities and other significant business risks.
- Collaborated with executive management, audit committees, boards, and stakeholders to prepare and present audit findings and business insights, enhancing understanding of technical matters.
- Analyse financial and operational information, including budget variances, key performance indicators, capital investment initiatives, and business performance trends.
- Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while reviewing work performed by junior professionals and supporting their professional development.
- Contribute to audit quality initiatives, technical consultations, and firm-wide knowledge sharing through the development and delivery of training programmes.
Audit Supervisor | Senior Accountant | Senior Trainee Accountant | Trainee Accountant
KPMG South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Led audit engagements and coordinated delivery across multiple clients and industries.
- Performed financial statement audits, agreed-upon procedures, and independent review engagements.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments and evaluated internal controls.
- Performed IFRS assessments and reviewed financial statement disclosures.
- Analysed financial performance and investigated significant fluctuations, communicating insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Prepared reports for management, audit committee, and stakeholders, facilitating discussions on financial outcomes.
- Evaluated governance frameworks and regulatory compliance matters.
- Managed engagement teams and reviewed work performed by junior team members.
- Prepared budgets, sensitivity analyses, and variance analyses.
- Reviewed tax calculations and assessed compliance with income tax regulations, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Honours - Accounting
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, FS01-2022
Bachelor of Accounting (With Distinction) - Accounting
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, FS01-2020
National Senior Certificate -
Mpatleng Secondary School
Botshabelo, FS01-2017
Skills
Financial Reporting & Assurance
Financial statement review External Audit Technical Assurance Audit Quality Management IFRS ISA Risk Assessment Internal Controls Evaluation Governance Reviews
Regulatory and Listed Company Experience
JSE Listings Requirements
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Audit Committee Reporting
Financial Management
Budgeting and Variance Analysis
Financial Performance Analysis
Cash Flow Assessment
Working Capital Evaluation
Tax Compliance
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Training and Facilitation
Languages
Sesotho
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
Chartered Accountant (South Africa) – CA(SA)
SAICA Board Examinations
• Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
• Initial Test of Competence (ITC)
Accomplishments
• Manager within KPMG South Africa's Department of Professional Practice.
• Member of KPMG's JSE Team.
• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
• Chairperson and Team Leader – Free State SAICA Development Camp.
• Residence Committee Member – First Years and Mentorship.
• Top 100 Free State Matriculant.
• Former Chairperson of the Representative Council of Learners.
Timeline
Manager
KPMG South Africa
10.2025 - Current
Audit Supervisor | Senior Accountant | Senior Trainee Accountant | Trainee Accountant
KPMG South Africa
01.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Accounting Honours - Accounting
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Accounting (With Distinction) - Accounting
University of the Free State
National Senior Certificate -
Mpatleng Secondary School