Sphelele Tembe
@spheleletembe1
I deliver audit, assurance and advisory engagements across public and private sectors.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered financial statement audits, assurance engagements and advisory work across South Africa and the United Kingdom. At Royal Seeds Advisory, I support Auditor-General South Africa’s audit of the Department of Traditional Affairs, assessing PFMA compliance, evaluating controls and preparing workpapers to AGSA quality standards.
Previously, I supervised junior trainees and completed audits for EY clients including Krones Southern Africa, Aon Re Africa, Investec Wealth and Investment International, and Eris Property Group. My experience spans banking, insurance, real estate, automotive technology, retail and public-sector engagements, including revenue, taxation, loans, lease liabilities, cash flow, going concern, fraud risk and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advisory Consultant
Royal Seeds Advisory
Jun 2026 - Present (3 months)
Provides assurance and advisory services to public sector clients, including secondment to the Auditor-General South Africa to support audits and compliance assessments.
Audit Senior
Izala Verificators
Oct 2025 - May 2026 (7 months)
Performed audit and verification procedures on the UIF COVID-19 TERS project, including compliance testing and fraud risk identification.
Assistant Manager – Assurance
BDO UK
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)
Supported UK audit engagements from planning to completion, supervising junior staff and liaising with clients across multiple industries.
Completed audit scope, strategy, execution, and conclusion phases for various clients, auditing financial statement items and supervising junior trainees.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Johannesburg
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy at the University of Johannesburg in January 2021.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting degree at the University of Johannesburg in November 2017.
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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