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Mika Hlungwani

@mikahlungwani

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I am a Chartered Accountant and Audit Manager with international IFRS and GAAP expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior audit roles that value technical excellence and international reporting, offering leadership opportunities on complex financial reporting and client-facing engagements.

I am a Chartered Accountant accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) with extensive international audit experience across IFRS, US GAAP and UK GAAP. I specialize in auditing financial statements, statutory reporting and complex captive insurance and reinsurance engagements.

As an Audit Manager I have planned and overseen engagements, managed stakeholders, and coordinated audits of financial statements and disclosures for clients across the United States, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the UK. My work includes reconciliations, valuation of listed and private investments, reinsurance cession and bordereaux analytics, and designing tests of internal control and substantive procedures. I have a track record of delivering timely, high-quality client service while identifying growth opportunities.

I lead and mentor teams, provide technical guidance on accounting framework selection, and communicate complex findings clearly to clients and external parties. I seek to bring my analytical rigor, client-focused approach and leadership to firms that value technical excellence and international financial reporting expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Audit Manager

Current

EY US LLP

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Plan and oversee audit engagements, manage engagement teams and stakeholder expectations, and deliver timely, high-quality audits and client service. Build client relationships to identify cross-service growth opportunities and mitigate engagement risks.

Risk Management IFRS US GAAP Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Client Relationship Management

Reinsurance Accountant

Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd.

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Managed reinsurance cession reporting and performed monthly and quarterly cession and bordereaux analytics, ensuring data accuracy and timely deliverables. Supported the quarterly reinsurance accounting close and produced system reports for end users.

Reinsurance Financial Reporting Excel Reporting Systems

Audit Manager

Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Planned and executed audits of captive insurance and reinsurance companies across Cayman, Bermuda and US states, designing procedures and evaluating financial statements for IFRS and US GAAP compliance. Performed reconciliations, investment valuations and risk assessments to support audit opinions.

IFRS US GAAP Internal Controls Financial Statement Audits Valuation Risk Assessment

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Senior

Grant Thornton

Sep 2018 - Aug 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted audits of single-parent and group captive insurance entities, prepared audited financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP, and reviewed tax calculations for 953(d) electing captives. Provided coaching and support to staff and ensured audit deliverables met quality standards.

Auditing IFRS US GAAP Captive Insurance Financial Statement Preparation Reconciliations

Audit Senior

Baker Tilly

Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Planned and executed audits of funds, captive insurance and trust companies, performed internal control testing and investment valuations, and prepared financial statements to ensure IFRS compliance. Managed communications with administrators and investment managers to resolve audit queries.

Auditing IFRS Valuation Internal Controls Financial Statement Preparation Client Communication Reconciliations

Project Accountant

Babock International

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 (2 months)

Monitored project finances for projects totalling ZAR 500 million, performed cost assessments, investigated variances, approved expenses, and ensured billings were issued and payments collected. Provided financial analyses and budgeting support to project management.

Cost Control Budgeting Billing & Collections Financial Analysis

Audit Senior

BDO Consulting

Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 (9 months)

Managed complex audits for hospitality and retail clients, applied audit principles to address financial and compliance risks, and mentored junior staff while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions. Presented findings and communicated complex issues clearly to clients.

Auditing ISA)Internal Controls Client Management Mentoring Risk Assessment

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

Jan 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Led audits for major corporate clients, applied audit methodology to manage financial, operational and compliance risks, and delivered compliant financial reports for clients including Coca Cola and Investec. Mentored junior staff and coordinated complex audit engagements.