Kago Koonnetseng

An articulate and highly motivated individual looking forward to make a change in everyday life situations. A quick thinker, team player, creative spark, a good talker accustomed to working under pressure with minimal supervision, using own initiatives. I have the creativity, the flair and agility to face challenges with confidence and be successful in whatever I do.

With a strong 7 years work experience based mainly within the audit industry I am currently willing to join an organization that will utilize acquired skills and abilities while continuing to augment set of skills and knowledge to match the fast-growing markets.

Audit Senior at Forvis Mazars Botswana (2025-09 – Present)

• Lead audit engagements for clients across multiple industries including diamond manufacturing, retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, hospitality, and tourism.
• Manage the full audit cycle from planning to completion in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IFRS requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and develop tailored audit strategies based on the client’s business environment, internal controls, and industry-specific risks.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior audit staff to ensure audit quality, efficiency, and compliance with firm methodology.
• Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate internal control systems and identify weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential areas of audit concern.
• Prepare audit findings, management reports, and recommendations for presentation to management and those charged with governance.
• Liaise directly with client management to resolve audit issues, obtain audit evidence, and provide value-added advisory insights.
• Coordinate audit timelines, resource allocation, and engagement deliverables to ensure completion within reporting deadlines.

Audit Semi-Senior at Ernst & Young Botswana (2022-07 – 2025-08)

• Executed audit engagements for clients across banking, insurance, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing industries in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IFRS requirements.
• Assisted clients in meeting statutory and financial reporting requirements through the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services.
• Participated in audit planning, risk assessment, and development of audit strategies for key engagements including Okavango Diamond Company and Tsetseng Retail Group.
• Performed substantive testing and control testing over key audit areas including interest income, borrowings, and off-balance sheet exposures for Absa Bank Botswana.
• Led fieldwork execution, supervised junior team members, and provided coaching and on-the-job training to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Managed audit assignments with consideration of key audit risks and complex accounting areas including revenue recognition, financial instruments, insurance contracts, and income taxation.
• Reviewed financial information and supporting documentation to identify anomalies, control weaknesses, and areas requiring further audit attention.
• Maintained effective communication with engagement managers and clients throughout the audit process to ensure timely resolution of audit matters.
• Developed industry knowledge and understanding of emerging market trends within the banking, insurance, retail, and hospitality sectors.
• Provided clients with practical recommendations aimed at improving internal controls, business processes, and financial reporting practices.

Audit Assistant at Mazars Botswana (2018-04 – 2022-07)

• Assisted in the planning and execution of audit engagements for small to medium-sized enterprises.
• Performed substantive testing, vouching, and analytical procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit documentation and working papers in accordance with firm standards.
• Auditing all areas of the financial statements that is, Non-current assets, Trade Payables, Trade Receivables, Cash & Cash Equivalents, Related Parties, Financial Assets, Capital & Reserves, Revenue, Cost of Sales, Expenses, Employee Costs, Provisions and Investments Sections.
• Performing analytical review in order to identify significant fluctuations and relationships on accounts balances and whether the balances are consistent with the auditor's understanding of the entity.
• Supervising and training junior auditors trainees and interns on audit procedures.
• Carrying out physical stock counts at financial year end of companies.
• Leading trusts audits, supervising and reviewing work of audit team members, prepared an audit report and submitted for partners review.
• Finalised and submitted the trusts audit report to Botswana Law Society.

BSc of Science (hons) in Accounting – BOTHO UNIVERSITY (2013-07 – 2017-12)

ACCA – ARTHUR PORTLAND