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Chartered Accountant (SA) focused on financial reporting and controls.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Chartered Accountant (SA) and MBA candidate with proven expertise in financial reporting, accounting, and financial analysis. I specialise in IFRS technical reviews, variance analysis, and assessing internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
At PwC I progressed rapidly from Associate to Manager within three years, leading multi-entity audit engagements across sectors including energy, mining, renewables, construction and NPOs. I reviewed group financial statements, technical accounting papers, and advised management on accounting treatments and process improvements.
I have hands-on experience with IFRS standards, tax compliance reviews, and sustainability reporting. I am comfortable liaising with CFOs and financial managers and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and specialists.
I bring advanced Excel and reporting tool skills (Power BI, Alteryx), ERP experience (SAP, Xero, Pastel), strong stakeholder engagement, and a mentoring mindset. I am seeking a role where I can strengthen reporting, improve controls, and support business performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PRLed multi-entity audit engagements across energy, mining, renewables, NPOs, construction and commercial clients, reviewed group financial statements and IFRS disclosures, and advised management on control improvements and complex accounting treatments.
PRPerformed IFRS technical reviews (IFRS 9/15/16, IAS 12/36), evaluated internal controls across finance cycles, conducted risk-based testing and tax balance reviews, and coached junior staff to improve audit quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of East London
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Grade: In progress
MBA candidate at the University of East London, expected completion in 2026.
UJUniversity of Johannesburg
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences, Accounting Sciences
2021 - 2021
Grade: Pass
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences focusing on advanced accounting topics and professional preparation.
UJUniversity of Johannesburg
Bridging Certificate in Theory of Accounting, Theory of Accounting
2019 - 2019
Completed a Bridging Certificate in Theory of Accounting to meet requirements for postgraduate accounting studies.
UJUniversity of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
2016 - 2018
Grade: 72.8%
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with a GPA of 72.8%, covering core accounting, taxation, and financial reporting.
Noordgesig Secondary School
Matriculation, Secondary Education
2014 - 2014
Grade: Distinction: Business Studies
Activities and societies: Voluntary accounting tutor (2015)
Completed matriculation with distinction in Business Studies.
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