YOLANDA DLAMINI

• Act as an Audit In-Charge (AIC), managing the audit process and leading junior trainees and completed 3 sign-off as AIC.
• Review work done by first- and second-year trainees to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Allocate tasks efficiently within the team based on skill level and deadlines.
• Act as a primary point of contact between the audit team and audit managers/partners.
• Present findings in audit close-out meetings with clients.
• Provide audit updates to managers and escalate critical issues.
• Communicate with finance teams, CFOs, and controllers to resolve audit queries.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to first- and second-year trainees.
• Review work done by junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage workload efficiently, ensuring audit sections are completed on time and within budget.
• Work efficiently during peak seasons and adapt to multiple engagements.
• Handle pressure while maintaining high-quality work.
• Assist in on-the-job training, helping them understand audit procedures and client expectations.

Attended a 5 days vacation work programme Mazars Cape Town office. Spent the whole week learning about Mazars and the audit profession. We were afforded an opportunity to engage with the audit team and a 3rd year audit trainee was assigned to me to learn more about the audit process and the type of work Mazars do.

Skills:

• Presentation & Public Speaking: Successfully presented an audit proposal to a panel of three Mazars audit partners and an audience, showcasing strong business communication and persuasion skills.
• Excellent Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form; listens actively and values different viewpoints.
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Utilised Excel for preparing audit working papers and conducting audit testing on accounting figures.
• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and religious differences, fostering inclusion and mutual respect in team settings.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Actively engages with peers to build collaborative working relationships, raises concerns constructively, and supports team members when needed.
• Ability to Work Independently: Completes tasks independently with accountability, while also seeking guidance from experienced colleagues when appropriate.

Duties:

• In-person demonstration to potential customers how Blu operates and where they are located.
• Answer any questions potential customers might have about Blu.
• Hand out leaflets and explain the related information to potential customers.
• Stay up to date with Blu business operations and processes.

Skills:

• Excellent Communication: Able to speak and write clearly and concisely while actively listening and showing empathy to understand others' concerns and viewpoints.
• Team Player: Builds strong working relationships by collaborating with peers and supervisors to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing environments and handles complexity with a flexible, solution-oriented mindset.

Attended a 4 days intro vacation work programme Deloitte Durban office. Spent the whole week learning about Deloitte and the audit profession. We were afforded an opportunity to engage with the audit team and partners of the firm. Learnt more about the type of work Deloitte and availability opportunities as an Audit Trainee. Had a group activity to present our business ideas to partners for investment.

Skills:

• Excellent Communication: Communicates clearly and articulately in both written and verbal forms, while actively listening and considering diverse perspectives.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively with peers to build strong, cooperative working relationships and contribute to team success.
• Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to analyze situations, identify solutions, and implement effective actions to resolve issues.