Mohammed Ziyaad

I am an experienced accounting professional with over four years of experience in external audit, financial reporting, accounting, and risk management. I have completed my SAICA articles and progressed into an Audit Supervisor role. My experience includes leading audit engagements from planning through to finalization across private companies, and non-profit organizations, evaluating internal controls, identifying business risks, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards, reviewing financial statements, and managing audit teams and client relationships.

I am proficient in CaseWare Working Papers, Draftworx, Xero, and Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. I am seeking an opportunity to broaden my experience, apply my technical expertise, and continue growing as an accounting and finance professional.

Audit Supervisor - Turning Point Chartered Accountants SA - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

(2025-08)

• Lead external audit engagements from planning through to finalization.
• Conduct audits of NGOs, NPOs, trusts, schools, donor-funded entities.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, reviewing working papers and providing technical guidance.
• Review and prepare annual financial statements using Draftworx in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Manage client relationships and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed within budget, on time, and in line with firm quality standards.
• Prepare management reports and communicate audit findings to clients.

SAICA Trainee Accountant - DNKA Inc - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

(2022-03 - 2025-07)

• Completed SAICA training contract, gaining broad exposure to external audit, accounting, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Performed audits of private companies, close corporations, trusts, estate agencies, and owner-managed businesses across various industries.
• Conducted substantive testing, analytical reviews, and tests of controls.
• Assessed internal control environments and identified audit risks and control weaknesses.
• Prepared audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with ISA.
• Prepared annual financial statements using CaseWare Working Papers in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Performed accounting services, including processing accounting records and preparing trial balances.
• Prepared tax computations for individuals and companies.
• Performed reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, payroll, and general ledger accounts.
• Worked extensively with Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, data analysis, and financial reporting.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2018-01 - 2021-12)