AYABONGA NCUMATHA
@ayabongancumatha
Audit Senior at EY UK who reviewed IFRS financial statements, group consolidations, and financial reporting controls.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY), I reviewed IFRS financial statements and group consolidation workings, assessing accounting treatments, intercompany balances, presentation, and disclosures. I also investigated financial performance variances and discussed reporting issues with finance managers and other stakeholders.
Across my audit roles, I evaluated financial reporting controls, including SOX-related controls, and communicated findings and recommendations. I’ve also led audit engagements, reviewed financial models and IFRS 16 lease treatments, and coached junior auditors.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reviewed complete IFRS financial statements and group consolidation workings, identifying reporting errors and discussing adjustments with finance managers. Supervised and coached junior auditors, evaluated financial reporting controls including SOX, and analyzed management accounts and variances.
Audit Senior
Auditor-General of South Africa
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)
Reviewed financial statements, management accounts, and supporting schedules for compliance with accounting standards and public-sector reporting requirements. Evaluated reporting controls and governance processes, providing technical guidance to team members.
Assistant Audit Manager
Kopax Chartered Accountants' Inc
Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Led audit engagements, reviewing general ledger transactions and reconciliations, and proposing adjustments for reporting discrepancies. Evaluated budgets, forecasts, and financial models, and reviewed revenue accounting, IFRS 16 lease treatments, and VAT reporting.
Trainee Auditor
Auditor-General of South Africa
Feb 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Performed financial statement testing, reconciliations, analytical procedures, and disclosure reviews, and supported audit planning. Assessed compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations across expenditure, procurement, and contract management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SAICA
Chartered Accountant (South Africa), Accounting
Chartered Accountant (South Africa) designation obtained in 2023.
University of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Accounting Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (CTA) obtained in 2018.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
BCom Accounting degree obtained in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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