Andile Dlamini

CA(SA) with 9+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and controls across Big 4 and international audit environments. Proven ability to analyse business performance, identify control weaknesses, and implement practical improvements. Strong technical foundation in IFRS financial reporting, management accounts, month-end close processes, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, VAT compliance, and financial governance.

Seeking to transition into commercial finance to apply technical expertise in an operational, hands-on Financial Manager or Financial Accountant role. Industry exposure includes manufacturing, consumer goods, ecommerce, mining, technology, pharmaceutical, automotive, and public sector environments.

Audit Manager - Ernst & Young Inc - Sandton

(2023-06)

• Led month-end and year-end financial close process reviews across multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Reviewed and assessed management accounts and financial statements delivering actionable insights to senior management and executives.
• Analysed client financial performance including revenue trends, operating costs, working capital, and cash flow, identifying key business risks and improvement opportunities.
• Reviewed and challenged management forecasts, budgets, and financial models, supporting sound business decision-making.
• Identified internal control weaknesses across AP, AR, inventory, and financial reporting processes, recommending practical improvements.
• Led planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across concurrent engagements, managing delivery against financial targets and deadlines.
• Managed and developed high-performing teams, coordinating cross-border engagements across Africa.
• Functioned as trusted advisor to executives, supporting decision-making through financial analysis and scenario modelling.

Audit Senior in Charge - SAPRO - Remote

(2022-08 - 2023-04)

• Prepared IFRS-compliant annual financial statements using CaseWare.
• Supported management reporting processes, translating financial data into meaningful operational insights for client leadership.
• Reviewed debtor and creditor reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end reporting across multiple client portfolios
• Analysed financial information for clients across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and consulting industries.
• Supervised teams, managed reporting timelines, and ensured accurate, high-quality financial deliverables.
• Led international audit engagements, coordinating cross-border teams across multiple time zones.

Audit Senior - SAPRO - Remote

(2020-12 - 2022-07)

• Performed detailed financial analysis across income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Prepared IFRS financial statements using CaseWare and supported management reporting processes.
• Reviewed junior team member work, ensuring analytical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Gained strong exposure to financial data analysis, ERP systems, and automated reporting tools.

Audit Trainee Accountant - Ernst & Young Inc - Sandton

(2018-07 - 2020-09)

• Developed solid foundation in IFRS financial reporting, internal controls, and analytical review techniques.
• Performed risk assessments, evaluated high-risk financial statement areas, and tested controls across AP, AR, and inventory.
• Supported senior team members with financial data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.

Audit Trainee Accountant - KPMG - Nelspruit

(2017-01 - 2018-06)

Training contract transferred to EY Sandton following closure of KPMG Nelspruit office.

• Conducted audits across mining, education, tourism, and public sector entities.
• Evaluated internal controls and identified opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Gained exposure to public sector financial audits under PFMA and MFMA frameworks.

Chartered Accountant - Accounting - SAICA (2022)

Higher Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2016)

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Accounting Sciences - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2015)