Kgaugelo Mahlaba

I am chartered accountant by profession

Talent

Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since 17 April 2023

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

About

A qualified Chartered Accountant and dynamic Business Leader, with Executive Level exposure; Kgaugelo Mahlaba maintains a record of high-impact professional achievements, developed across a 15-year career. His across-the-board proficiency within the financial services, property investment and public sector environments, affords him valuable subject matter expertise; in addition to which he maintains a passion and skill for strategy development and implementation - employing experience and knowledge to drive the creation of growth and realisation of potential.

Beginning his career [post first qualification] as an Assistant Project Accountant with Denel Aviation SAAB Aerostructure, he simultaneously continued post-graduate education; qualifying with a CTA in 2010. Between 2011 and 2015, Kgaugelo undertook his Articles with Big4 Audit Firm KPMG - attaining CA[SA] status in 2013, and continuing on with the company as a Manager - Accounting & Audit Advisory.

Seeking advancement and a new challenge, he then took on a prime position with the Gauteng Gambling Board as Chief Financial Officer; accountable for overseeing all aspects of Financial & Budget Management, Revenue Collection, Financial & Management Reporting, Supply Chain Support, Risk Identification & Mitigation, and Compliance & Sound Corporate Governance.

Experience

KPMG January 2011 to June 2015

Manager - Accounting & Audit Advisory

Audit:

Managed a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services.
Assisted clients in audit preparation and resolution of audit queries.
Defined and executed clean audit turnaround strategies for clients.
Prepared and reviewed audit plans and work papers.
Strategically assessed client needs, understanding business and key risks.
Participated in developing methods to meet client needs, contributing to proposal delivery.
Identified and executed on strategies to maximize client relationships and deliver added value.
Assisted Partners in developing and setting strategic objectives for the service line.
Addressed challenges and risks before they became crises, developing solutions to avoid recurrence.
Carried out various practice management activities, and managed project finances, including; budgets, WIPS, timely billing / collections, and variance management.

Consulting:

Participated in the development and implementation of accounting conversion strategies [for domestic and international public sector clients].
Provided expert accounting solutions and written technical opinions.
Facilitated accounting support on development of financial reporting.
Conducted research into accounting developments and impact on business.
Supported sound financial reporting processes and policies, for month- and year- end close-out.
Sourced business opportunities, externally and internally.
Prepared proposals and delivered presentations to clients.
Cross-sold accounting services to other service lines.
Managed budgets and working capital for the service line.
Defined project objectives and plans, scheduling activities and timescales.
Upheld risk management and quality control across all client engagements.

People Management:

Led, performance managed and developed Accounting and Audit Teams, implementing a culture of optimal performance.
Participated in recruitment of new Accounting Advisors, supporting the interview and selection process.
Championed inspirational leadership; facilitating creation of accountable service-oriented teams.
Mentored, coached, trained and developed junior staff.

Article Clerk [3-Years]

Bophelo Impilo Private School: Accounting for Transactions [Pastel & Microsoft Excel] | Preparing Financial Statements
CitiBank Commercial Bank: Audit of Client in Detail from Planning to Completion
Department of Minerals: Audit Readiness to Clear Qualification on Revenue & Receivables | Project Management for 9 Regions | Managing a Team of 20
Grant Thornton Capital Collective Investment Schemes: Audit of Trust in Detail from Planning to Completion
GrowthPoint Listed Investment Property Company: Audit of Client in Detail from Planning to Completion
Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza Hospitality: Audit of Client in Detail from Planning to Completion
Investec Investment Banking: Audit of Securitization
National Treasury: IFMS Project | Review & Improvement of Financial Processes & Process Mapping
Nedbank Business Banking: Audit of IFRS7 & Risk Disclosure for Incorporation into Audit Pack | Audit on Credit Review for Business Banking
Nestle Pension Fund: Audit of Investment Managers | Audit of Fund from Planning to Completion
Rand Water: Review of Treasury Financial Processes | Adequacy Testing for Treasury Controls [Back Office, Middle Office, Front Office]
Standard Bank Properties Corporate Investment Banking: Audit of Credit Reviews