Kelsey Brooks
@kelseybrooks1
SAICA-qualified accountant specializing in financial reporting and FP&A support, audit-trained and ready for remote US/EU roles.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a SAICA-qualified Accountant with three years of external audit training at BDO South Africa, followed by outsourced audit support for international clients. I bring a strong technical foundation in IFRS-compliant financial reporting, FP&A support, and deadline-driven delivery—grounded in substantive testing, audit working papers, and analytical procedures.
In my roles, I’ve owned month-end close support activities like balance sheet reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors), variance analysis, and financial data integrity checks. I’m especially comfortable in structured, multi-jurisdictional environments, leveraging advanced Excel and Xero to clean, model, and reconcile financial data with precision.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Outsourced Audit Team Member
BDO South Africa
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)
Delivered outsourced audit support for international clients across multi-jurisdictional audit teams, performing substantive testing on revenue, expenses, and key balance sheet accounts. Prepared audit working papers, resolved audit queries with senior team members, and ensured IFRS compliance and internal audit quality standards.
Trainee Accountant (Audit)
BDO South Africa
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Completed three-year SAICA articles in external audit across property, retail, and financial services, executing risk assessment, control testing, and substantive testing across full financial statement cycles. Prepared and reviewed financial statement working papers and balance sheet reconciliations, applying IFRS standards and supporting audit planning across concurrent engagements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
SAICA Professional Qualification (ITC & APC), Chartered Accountancy (SAICA)
2021 - 2024
Completed the SAICA Professional Qualification Board Examinations (ITC and APC), with examinations held from 2021 to 2024.
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting
2017 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting at Stellenbosch University from 2017 to 2019.
Milpark University
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
2020 -
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Milpark University in 2020.
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