Sihle Gift Dlungele

Led audit engagements for clients in the mining, government (Eskom, UIF), medical schemes, and private sectors, as well as PCAOB-compliant entities. Assessed financial reporting processes, evaluated internal controls, and ensured compliance with IFRS, ISA, GRAP, and other regulatory standards.

Key tasks:

• Prepared and reviewed audit working papers, tested controls, and collaborated with senior audit managers on risk-based audit strategies.
• Contributed to the identification and mitigation of financial and operational risks during engagements.
• Gained exposure to internal compliance reviews, fraud risk assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
• Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
• Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
• Leveraged technology tools such as Excel spreadsheets, data analysis software, and audit-specific applications to enhance audit effectiveness.

Key Clients:

• Eskom, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) – public sector audits requiring GRAP and PFMA understanding.
• Glencore Copper and Glencore Alloys - Mining Industry Clients – high-value, complex entities with significant regulatory requirements.
• Discovery Health Medical Schemes – Focused on compliance with CMS regulations and healthcare-specific controls.
• Karooooo Ltd - PCAOB Audit Clients – Exposure to SOX compliance, and U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Private companies – small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors.

• Interpreting Tax Law for Clients
• Registering Clients for efiling
• Preparing SARS returns for clients
• Generating Tax Clearance Certificates
• Minimizing Tax Liability for clients
• Estate Planning Skills Attained:
• Proficiency in Excel, and PowerPoint
• Learnt navigating SARS Website and efiling systems
• Preparation of Financial Statements
• Strategies for minimising tax liability