Sifiso Kubeka
Accountant
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Accomplished Audit Supervisor at Auditor-General South Africa, enhancing internal controls. Expert in financial statement auditing and risk assessment analysis. Mentored junior auditors, fostering professional growth. Delivered high-quality reports, enabling informed stakeholder decisions. Excel in coaching and project management fundamentals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Supervisor
Auditor-General South Africa
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced internal controls through thorough risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
- Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth and development.
- Conducted comprehensive financial statement reviews, identifying inaccuracies and areas for improvement.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.
- Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate open communication during audits.
- Delivered high-quality audit reports on time, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by junior auditors for accuracy and completeness before incorporating them into the final audit report.
- Performed detailed analytics on financial data to detect anomalies indicative of potential issues or control weaknesses.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Assisted in creating annual audit plans based on risk assessments to address key business objectives.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
- Supervised and guided three employees during audits to safeguard accuracy.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial statement auditing
Audit planning and execution
Attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel
Risk assessment analysis
Coaching and mentoring
Audit management
Project management fundamentals
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
Auditor-General South Africa
02.2024 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -