Shaloom Azabe (CA) SA
Audit, Accounting & Taxation
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Chartered Accountant with experience in assurance, accounting, and taxation services. Currently a Senior Audit Associate at Watson Incorporated. Skilled in working independently and collaboratively, bringing commitment and integrity to every task. Committed to continuous growth and currently completing the IRBA Registered Auditor Development Programme.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
101
101
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Watson Incorporated
01.2025 - Current
- Review audit files across all phases: planning, execution, and finalisation, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant standards.
- Review financial statements, including notes and disclosures, to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the progress of junior trainees, ensuring they are allocated work that supports their development and skill growth.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to audit trainees, promoting a learning-focused environment.
- Supervise and guide the audit team in executing client engagements efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor timelines and deadlines to ensure audit engagements are completed within set timeframes.
- Currently completing the 18-month Registered Auditor Development Programme with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), further enhancing technical expertise and professional judgement.
SAICA AUDIT TRAINEE
Watson Incorporated
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Conduct audits of balance sheet and income statement line items, encompassing all stages from planning to completion
- Perform risk assessments and set materiality thresholds to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Format and clean client-provided schedules to prepare them for sampling and audit procedures
- Conduct analytical reviews and substantive testing to validate financial data
- Lead and assist junior trainees, providing guidance to ensure quality work and adherence to deadlines
- Maintain regular correspondence with clients to discuss audit findings and clarify financial details
- Drafting professional letters such as Engagement letters, Management Representation letter and Letters to Management
- Preparing audit working papers according to the firm’s standards and in compliance with auditing standards
- Conduct independent reviews of balance sheet items, including analytical reviews of income statement items to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Perform Agreed-Upon Audit Engagements, targeting specific financial data as requested by the client and providing detailed findings
- Prepare financial statements, including note disclosures, adjustments and interpretation of the statements
- Import bank statements using Xero and Pastel Accounting program
- Post general journals
- Complete and submit a variety of tax returns, including IRP6, ITR14, NOO, EMP201, and VAT201, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Coaching and supervision of other team members
- Establish working knowledge of the client’s accounting procedures and processes
- Evaluate internal control systems, policies, and procedures and making recommendations for improvements
- Prioritize and manage multiple assignments with deadlines
- Reporting effectively to the senior associate and manager
Education
SAICA Exam: Assessment of Professional Competence -
SAICA
04.2001 - 12.2023
SAICA Board Exam: Initial Test of Competence (ITC) -
SAICA
04.2001 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) -
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Accounting) -
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 - 12.2020
Marian Roman Catholic High School -
Marian Roman Catholic High School
04.2001 - 12.2017
Skills
Caseware Audit Program
Caseware Drafts of Annual Financial Statements
Sage Accounting system
Xero
Pastel
MS Office suites
Financial statement analysis
Taxation
Adaptability
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Leadership and effective Communication
Critical Thinking
Audit industries
- Software company
- Logistics services
- Toy retailer
- Property investment and management
- Travel agency
- Educational sector
- Non-profit companies
- Recycling of identified products
- Other
Accomplishments
- BDO Internship programme 2019
- LDP Internship programme 2019
- UWC Student Assistant 2020
- UWC Tutoring Services 2021
- UWC Thuthuka mentor 2021
- VBS Community Outreach Programme 2016 - 2019
- Springfield Convent Youth Leadership Programme 2024
- Santa Shoebox Initiative 2024
- Prefect Leadership | Marian Roman Catholic High School
- Youth Council Leadership
- Sunday School Council Leadership
- Toastmaster member 2022 – 2025
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Watson Incorporated
01.2025 - Current
SAICA AUDIT TRAINEE
Watson Incorporated
02.2022 - 12.2024
SAICA Exam: Assessment of Professional Competence -
SAICA
04.2001 - 12.2023
SAICA Board Exam: Initial Test of Competence (ITC) -
SAICA
04.2001 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) -
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Accounting) -
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 - 12.2020
Marian Roman Catholic High School -
Marian Roman Catholic High School
04.2001 - 12.2017