Asanda Siqhwala

CA(SA) currently based in the US, looking for finance role. I have over 5 years of experience.

Senior compliance auditor at South African Revenue Services (IRS equivalent) (2024-09 – Present)

• Oversaw high-stakes tax audits, leading multi-disciplinary teams in resolving complex, high-value disputes and collaborating directly with legal counsel and senior leadership.
• Directed comprehensive compliance audits spanning corporate, VAT, transfer-pricing, and international tax, proactively identifying and mitigating high-risk exposures, resulting in 15% reduction in audit cycle times leading to the historic revenue collection for South Africa.
• Streamlined documentation, workpaper quality, and audit findings communication, contributing to a historic R2 trillion (+$122B) revenue collection—recognized for exceptional risk targeting and audit execution.
• Drove agile audit methodologies, enabling dynamic scope adjustments and increasing coverage efficiency by 25%.

Financial Analyst at STANLIB (Standard Bank & Liberty Group) (2024-02 – 2024-08)

• Delivered actionable financial analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and investment decisions, with insights directly impacting portfolio allocation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Identified control weaknesses and trends, enhancing risk management frameworks and supporting compliance with regulatory standards.
• Spearheaded the development of dynamic dashboards and periodic financial reports, empowering senior management with real-time data for strategic planning.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to validate business assumptions, resulting in more accurate revenue projections and cost controls.
• Supported month-end closing activities and facilitated ad hoc analytical projects, demonstrating agility and results orientation.

Audit senior associate at Grant Thornton (2021-02 – 2024-01)

• Successfully completed international secondments (Cayman Islands Guernsey), accelerating project completion by 20% and delivering audits under demanding timelines.
• Led and managed multiple audit engagements for both listed and unlisted clients, ensuring rigorous compliance with ISA, PCAOB, and firm methodologies.
• Supervised, mentored, and upskilled junior staff, embedding a high-performance culture and elevating documentation standards.
• Assessed internal controls, identified process deficiencies, and delivered actionable recommendations, leading to measurable improvements in governance and operational efficiency.
• Performed walkthroughs, control testing, substantive procedures, and analytical reviews for complex audit areas.
• Managed budgets for audit teams, coordinated travel/billing, and contributed to strategic resource allocation.

PGDIP in Accounting Science in Accounting – Institute of Accounting Science (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Advanced diploma in Accounting Science in Accounting – University of South Africa (2021-02 – 2022-01)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting in Accounting – University of Free State (2017-02 – 2019-11)