TINOTENDA WHACHA
Senior Assurance Associate
Cape Town
Summary
Results-driven and ambitious accounting professional with a strong record of working with diverse clients across multiple industries. Possessing over 3 years of external audit experience in a Big 4 firm, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results and build strong client relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Independent Contractor
Procon Consultants
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed strong relationships with clients, providing advice on business improvements, and helping them achieve financial sustainability.
- Gathering audit evidence for consideration in the formulation of audit reports.
- Liaised with clients and maintained professional relationships to create potential future opportunities for the company.
- Report writing for various communications with stakeholders.
Senior Associate 2
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised junior team members and reviewed the work of junior members.
- Developed an audit strategy and audit planning.
- Met reporting deadlines for a bank and listed entities.
- Led audit engagements from planning to completion
- Developed and maintained relations with the client
- Coached and mentored junior colleagues and building internal relationships
- Analyzed and documented internal controls and controlling environments
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements
- Communicated effectively with management and staff at all levels
Senior Associate 1
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed audit strategy and audit planning
- Led audit engagements from planning to completion
- Coached and mentored junior colleagues and built internal relationships
- Analyzed and documented internal controls and control environments
- Prepared Final Findings Reports and Reports to Management for presentation to the Board of Directors/other respective Audit Committees
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements
- Worked with other teams to collaborate and develop Financial Audit strategies and methodologies for our clients
- Communicated effectively with management and staff at all levels
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Effectively executed audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, including revenue, financial instruments, and income taxes
- Performed fieldwork and kept engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
- Constantly developed understanding of current market trends and processes and shared knowledge
- Understood our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referred them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
- Performed test of details, test of controls operating effectiveness and substantive analytical procedures
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
Initial Test of Competence - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
Certificate of Theory in Accountancy - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
CA Leadership Masterclass - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Accountancy Honor's Degree - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Analytical and organizational abilities
Interpersonal and excellent communication
Knowledge of IFRS
Ability to integrate with diverse cultures and races
Business Communication
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Met audit deadlines for listed entities and bank reporting deadline
- Mentored and developed the audit skills of peer auditors
- CTA - Top 10 Candidate
- CTA - Top 2 Financial Accounting
- Exam qualified – ITC & APC passed first time
Audit experience by industry
- Banking
- Insurance
- Agriculture
- Health Care services
- Telecommunications
- Food
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Procon Consultants
02.2025 - 04.2025
Senior Associate 2
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Associate 1
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
01.2023 - 12.2023
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zimbabwe
10.2021 - 12.2022
Initial Test of Competence - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
Certificate of Theory in Accountancy - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
CA Leadership Masterclass - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Accountancy Honor's Degree - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Assessment of Professional Competence -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe