Rodwell Zinjiba

Experienced External Audit Manager with over 9 years of professional audit experience across public practice, public sector, private sector, and international audit engagements. Proven expertise in leading audit teams, managing complex audit portfolios, reviewing financial statements, and delivering high-quality audit engagements in accordance with ISA, IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, PFMA, MFMA, and US Employee Benefit Plan (401(k) and 403(b)) auditing standards. Successfully managed audit engagements for local and international clients, including three years supporting Crowe USA during busy season as a Senior-in-Charge and Audit Manager for Employee Benefit Plan audits.

Experienced in planning audits, supervising audit teams, reviewing working papers, preparing financial statements, communicating audit findings with clients and partners, and ensuring engagements are completed within budget and deadlines. Known for strong analytical skills, leadership, coaching junior auditors, stakeholder management, and delivering practical audit solutions that improve governance, compliance, and financial reporting.

Manager Audit - Givron Accountants

(2024-10)

• Lead external audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review audit files and financial statements prepared by audit teams.
• Manage client relationships and communicate audit findings to management.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ISA, IFRS, Companies Act, PFMA and applicable regulations.

Audit Manager EBP (USA Audit clients) - MAKOSI - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2024-04 - 2024-10)

• Managed multiple Employee Benefit Plan (401(k) and 403(b)) audit engagements.
• Planned engagements, allocated resources and monitored budgets.
• Reviewed working papers and financial statements prior to partner review.
• Supervised audit teams of up to four staff members.
• Served as primary liaison between engagement teams and directors.

Senior-in-Charge (CROWE USA) - SAPRO Accounting Workforce Solutions - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2022-01 - 2024-02)

• Led audit engagements for US Employee Benefit Plans.
• Reviewed audit documentation and ensured compliance with US auditing standards.
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements.
• Trained junior auditors and monitored engagement progress.
• Coordinated communication between clients, managers and engagement directors.

External Auditor (Public Sector PFMA & MFMA) - ARCSAKHILE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SA

(2020-08 - 2022-01)

External Auditor (Articles) - DM & Associates Chartered Accountants

(2018-02 - 2020-07)

External Auditor (Articles) - IAPA Johannesburg Chartered Accountants SA

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

MBA - University of the People (California)

Bachelors Degree - Chartered Accountancy - North West University (2015)

University of Cambridge (GCI Matric) - TKM High School (2010)