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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Industry Experience
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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STEFANIE GROSCHE

Cape Town

Summary

Newly qualified CA(SA) with experience in external audit across listed and private entities. Strong IFRS and audit background, including audit planning, risk assessment, and consolidation testing. Bringing lived entrepreneurial experience to audit with proven ability to lead sections as AIC, deliver under pressure, and produce high-quality working papers and reporting outputs

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Trainee

Deloitte & Touche
Cape Town
04.2023 - 03.2026

Led audit planning and risk assessment processes, scoping, materiality determination, and audit strategy development

  • Acted as Assistant-in-Charge (AIC) on multiple engagements, coordinating team deliverables and client communication
  • Performed IFRS-based audit procedures, consolidation testing, journal entry testing, and analytical reviews
  • Executed detailed testing across financial statement areas, ensuring compliance with IFRS and audit standards
  • Delivered audit analytics and Excel-based testing to enhance efficiency and insight generation
  • Developed and reviewed working papers with strong documentation and logical structure
  • Supported transition of audit environments (EMS to Omnia)
  • Mentored junior team members and supported onboarding
  • Recognised for strong ownership, attention to detail, and delivery under pressure

Owner & Financial Manager

Independent Entrepreneur
Johannesburg / Cape Town
01.2016 - 04.2023
  • Built and scaled a profitable business while studying full-time
  • Designed systems for inventory, cash flow, and performance tracking
  • Implemented cost optimisation strategies, doubling profit over multiple years
  • Managed supplier relationships and pricing strategy
  • Designed and implemented financial tracking systems (inventory, receivables, cash flow) enabling better decision-making and improving efficiencies

Leadership

Campus Engagement
  • TAF Member (2024): Advocated for localised trainee development over remote placements, influencing trainee onboarding policy to enhance integration.
  • Chairperson – Stellenbosch Law Society: Led a 9-person executive; secured external sponsorships, and doubled the annual budget.
  • Delegate – Model UN (Germany): Represented Senegal in diplomacy simulations focused on conflict negotiation, international policy, and diplomacy.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting -

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Accounting & LLB -

Stellenbosch University

National Senior Certificate IEB -

Deutsche Internationale Schulu zu Johannesburg

Skills

- Process optimisation & workflow design
- Data analysis & financial modelling (Advanced Excel)
- Systems thinking & problem structuring
- Business process mapping
- Risk analysis & decision support
- Stakeholder communication
- Analytics, AI, automation & systems-driven process improvement

Certification

  • CA(SA) Eligible for registration (2026)
  • SAICA APC (Completed)
  • SAICA ITC (Completed)

Industry Experience

  • Retail credit (RCS)
  • Financial services (Discovery Invest, Naspers)
  • Private equity (Ata Capital),
  • Investment Funds (SA Alpha)
  • Casinos and leisure (Garden Route Casino)

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • French (basic proficiency)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Geopolitics & Economics
  • Endurance sports
  • Scuba diving
  • Traveling

References

Reference available upon Request

Timeline

Audit Trainee

Deloitte & Touche
04.2023 - 03.2026

Owner & Financial Manager

Independent Entrepreneur
01.2016 - 04.2023

Leadership

Campus Engagement

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting -

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Accounting & LLB -

Stellenbosch University

National Senior Certificate IEB -

Deutsche Internationale Schulu zu Johannesburg
STEFANIE GROSCHE