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Simon Nkuna

Simon Nkuna

Accountant
Pretoria

Summary

Meticulous Senior Supervisor with in-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, IAS, ISA's, Financial Management and Tax rules and standards. Offering 4.5 year background examining financial statements, analyzing audit, manages a team of associates and Relationship management. Proficient in job-related software such as MS excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, SAGE Pastel and SAP access. Ethical and communicative professional skillful in identifying risks and assessing mitigating controls.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Audit Supervisor

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
East London
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
  • Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
  • Led training sessions on internal control principles and best practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Enhanced internal controls through thorough risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
  • Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.

Senior Audit Associate

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Gauteng
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
  • Enhanced client relationships through consistent communication and timely response to inquiries.
  • Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting, identifying weaknesses and proposing process improvements to strengthen controls.
  • Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted in business development efforts by identifying potential client opportunities and preparing proposals showcasing the firm''s value proposition.
  • Identified potential risk areas and provided recommendations to mitigate risks, protecting clients from potential financial loss.

Associate Auditor

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Gauteng
01.2020 - 12.2021

Assists in the examination and analysis of financial records and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities often include conducting audits, preparing reports, analyzing data, and collaborating with audit teams.

Education

Assessment Of Professional Competency - Accounting, Auditing, Tax And Management Accounting

South African Institute of Chartered Accountant

Initial Test Of Competency - Accounting

South African Institute of Chartered Accountant
2022

Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Science - Accounting, Auditing, Tax And Management Accounting

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
05.2020

Bachelor Of Commerce In Accounting Science - Accounting

University of Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal
04.2019

National Senior Certificate - Accounting

Chief Funwako Secondary School
Barberton
12.2014

Skills

Accounting Principles

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Software

SAGE Pastel

Microsoft Office suite

SAP, Power BI and Alteryx

Timeline

Audit Supervisor

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2023 - Current

Senior Audit Associate

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2022 - 12.2022

Associate Auditor

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2020 - 12.2021

Assessment Of Professional Competency - Accounting, Auditing, Tax And Management Accounting

South African Institute of Chartered Accountant

Initial Test Of Competency - Accounting

South African Institute of Chartered Accountant

Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Science - Accounting, Auditing, Tax And Management Accounting

University of Cape Town

Bachelor Of Commerce In Accounting Science - Accounting

University of Zululand

National Senior Certificate - Accounting

Chief Funwako Secondary School
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