SETHABILE NOMFUNDO NGWENYA
Mbombela
Summary
Results-driven Accountant and Auditor specialising in financial governance and regulatory assurance for municipalities and provincial departments in South Africa. Expertise encompasses financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and internal controls. Led teams in implementing audit software, improving project delivery. Currently enhancing financial modelling skills to bolster investment appraisal and project finance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee auditor
Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA)
01.2024 - Current
- Led financial performance and compliance audits across municipalities, public entities, and departments.
- Analysed financial statements and records, identifying discrepancies for corrective action.
- Analysed data trends within financial statements to identify potential risks.
- Utilised auditing software to streamline audit processes and improve productivity.
- Drafted key sections of final audit report, emphasising findings and proposing actionable improvements to stakeholders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and auditing techniques through continuous professional development.
- Allocated tasks, coached juniors, and implemented audit software to enhance delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with team members on audit planning, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss audit findings and strategise on addressing identified issues.
- Assisted in preparing presentations for audit findings, enhancing stakeholder understanding.
- Liaised with client representatives to gather necessary documentation and clarify audit queries.
- Engaged in cross-functional projects to understand broader business operations beyond financial reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all financial documents and client communications.
- Monitored changes in financial regulations and accounting standards to advise clients on necessary adjustments.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of industry changes.
- Delivered presentations to audit team members on specific audit areas, sharing insights and best practices.
- Assisted in evaluating the effectiveness of internal audit procedures and systems.
- Performed inventory counts and valuations as part of comprehensive financial audits.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of industry changes.
- Delivered presentations to audit team members on specific audit areas, sharing insights and best practices.
Asset Management
U-Turn Homeless Ministries
01.2023 - Current
- Managed organisational assets and maintained accurate asset registers to ensure accountability.
- Identified key tax technical issues and reported to senior manager.
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars, sharing insights and learning from peers in the asset management field.
- Documented buy and sell orders following company protocol.
Personal assistant to doctors
Doctor network
NELSPRUIT, South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Acted as the first point of contact for the executive, screening calls and visitors to manage access and protect time.
- Monitored emails and correspondence, prioritising and responding on behalf of the executive to streamline workflow.
- Took accurate and detailed notes at meetings covering agenda items, action points and proposals.
- Worked with Microsoft Word and Google Docs to complete word processing tasks.
- Scanned and photocopied documents for office team members.
- Kept stationery and office supplies well stocked to meet operational need.
Student Leader
SAICA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated learner engagement activities, mentored prospective university students, and coordinated programme registrations for SAICA leadership initiative.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Successfully established and maintained the highest standards of behaviour, attitude and appearance at all times.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting (CA Stream)
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Taxation
Milpark Education
Skills
- Audit planning
- Compliance auditing
- Risk management
- Financial modelling
- Investment valuation
- Due diligence
- Corporate finance
- Governance and internal controls
- Stakeholder compliance
- Risk assessment
- Budgeting strategies
- Inventory management
- Excel data analysis
- Power BI analysis
- Strategic report writing
- Project management
- Project leadership
- Audit reporting
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Communication skills
Custom
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Siswati
Proficient
C2
Certification
- IAC board exam certified
- APC board exam certified
Interests
- Running , Hiking , cycling , reading and anything that involves me being outside in nature
Accomplishments
- Recognized by management for we care for each other, we do the right thing, and we excel in all we do values leading to increased staff morale.
- Recognised by management for ensuring timely compliance with training intiatives leading to increased training attendance rate hence positive impact on audit and less quality findings.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of audit
- Recognized as AGSA young professional of the year
Timeline
Trainee auditor
Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA)
01.2024 - Current
Asset Management
U-Turn Homeless Ministries
01.2023 - Current
Student Leader
SAICA
01.2022 - 12.2022
Personal assistant to doctors
Doctor network
01.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting (CA Stream)
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Taxation
Milpark Education