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vongai zindove

@vongaizindove

Audit Assistant Manager specializing in IFRS, UK GAAP, and public-sector assurance with 15 years international experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to join a global leader where I can lead audit and assurance engagements, deepen IFRS and UK GAAP expertise, and drive risk-focused improvements for public-sector clients while coaching high-performing teams.

I’m an Audit Assistant Manager and ACCA/ICAEW-accredited audit professional with deep expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, and international professional standards of auditing for internal and external functions. I’m particularly focused on audit functions for public sector clients, where clarity, compliance, and impact matter.

Over 15 years of international experience, I’ve built a strong reputation for forming trusted client relationships and delivering assurance that teams can act on. I lead audit and assurance activities, report to key personnel on risk-areas, and drive technical improvement through practical recommendations.

I currently manage high-profile external audit portfolios for public sector clients, including major donor-linked engagements. I plan and project manage engagements to international auditing standards, conduct risk assessment, control and substantive testing, validate income and expenditures, and draft/review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.

I also develop people: I mentor junior auditors, oversee the quality and validity of audit work, and manage internal audit programmes across governance, systems, risk management, advisory services, and corporate reviews. I’ve been recognized with EY’s ‘Golden Key’ for outstanding performance and I’m energized by the chance to lead, coach, and deliver consistently high-quality audits.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Audit Assistant Manager

Current

BDO Chartered Accountants

Nov 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Managed audit and assurance engagements for public-sector donor clients, leading planning and delivery to international auditing standards while assessing risk and controls, drafting reports, and mentoring audit teams. Authored audit tenders and ensured financial statements and grant compliance were prepared in line with IFRS and UK GAAP.

IFRS Public Sector Audit Risk Assessment Internal Controls Grant Compliance Team Leadership Proposal Writing Stakeholder Management

Audit Senior

PNA Chartered Accountants

Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 (11 months)

Planned and project-managed external audit and assurance engagements for public-sector clients, conducting risk assessment, control and substantive testing in line with IFRS. Reviewed financial statements for IFRS and UK GAAP compliance, performed valuations and recomputations, and supported client process improvements through strong stakeholder relationships.

External Audits IFRS Risk Assessment Controls Testing

Audit Senior Consultant

PwC Chartered Accountants

Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 (3 months)

Executed end-to-end external audits across multiple sectors, designing substantive audit procedures for banking clients and preparing statutory financial statements. Produced AFSL compliance reporting, reviewed income tax computations for compliance, and mentored junior accountants while maintaining daily client communication.

External Audits Substantive Audit Procedures Banking Audit Financial Statements AFSL Reporting IFRS Client Relationship Management

Internal Audit Associate

Ernst & Young

Feb 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Planned and performed internal and external audits for mining, banking, manufacturing, and pension-fund clients using IFRS-based auditing standards. Conducted risk assessments, walkthrough testing, and compliance reviews, managed internal audit programmes, and delivered governance and advisory recommendations to management.

Internal Audit External Audit Support IFRS Risk Assessment