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Raya Zarkova

Raya Zarkova

Johannesburg

Summary

Senior Audit Manager with extensive experience in various industries, with a focus on risk assessment, process enhancement and delivering premium delivery. Adept at financial statement review and fostering collaborative team environments, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency, and maintaining client relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audit Manager

Ranrus Incorporated
02.2021 - Current

• Conducted strategic and technical reviews to ensure compliance with quality control standards, as well as schedule and resource constraints.
• Trained and assist various staff members on technical topics to improve quality of engagement as well as client and service delivery
• Pivotal role in audit methodology implementation
• Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
• Continuous analysis of complex issues and recommendation of potential solutions
• Client liaison
• Participated in billing and collections thereof for growth of firm and operations
• Coordinated, managed and implemented various audit engagements, with ongoing review
• Partnered with departmental managers to streamline processes within departments to provide premium service to clients
• Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
• Prepared and reviewed working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Audit Trainee

RSM South Africa
02.2018 - 01.2021

• Developed understanding of audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of senior auditors.
• Reviewed clients systems and procedures around internal controls
• Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
• Prepared, analysed and verified and financial statements to assess financial position of entity
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems and suggest possible solutions
• Attention to detail while completing engagements
• Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Worked well and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Completed working papers, identifying discrepancies and making recommendations
• Developed technical and professional skills

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Gordon Institute of Business Science
12-2024

CTA Level 2 -

University of South Africa
11-2016

CTA Level 1 -

University of South Africa
11-2015

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting

University of South Africa
11-2013

Skills

    Risk management assessment
    Client liaison
    Audit presentation

    Advanced Excel
    Analysis of documentation
    Staff development
    Process analysis & optimization

    Data analysis

    Financial statement review
    Risk management assessment
    Management consulting

Affiliations

South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bulgarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Senior Audit Manager

Ranrus Incorporated
02.2021 - Current

Audit Trainee

RSM South Africa
02.2018 - 01.2021

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Gordon Institute of Business Science

CTA Level 2 -

University of South Africa

CTA Level 1 -

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting

University of South Africa
Raya Zarkova