Ronald King

Part-qualified Chartered Accountant (SAICA route) with over 8 years of experience across audit and accounting, including leading engagements for listed and multinational entities at BDO South Africa. Strong expertise in IFRS and working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), with experience in external audit, risk assessment, controls testing, and financial reporting. Currently progressing toward ACCA Strategic Professional level (4 exams remaining).

Management Accountant (Contract / Practical Experience Role) at KBM Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors (2025-03 – 2026-02)

• Set up and reconciled ledgers using Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Xero.
• Managed AP/AR, processed invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepared and posted monthly journals and produced trial balances and management accounts.
• Prepared statutory accounts and corporate tax computations.
• Assisted with VAT returns and ensured compliance with UK regulations.
• Prepared budgets, variance analysis, and company performance reports.

Audit Senior (Auditor-in-Charge) at BDO South Africa (2022-02 – 2025-01)

• Led full audit engagements from planning to completion for listed and private clients across multiple sectors with revenues up to $700m.
• Performed entity-level risk assessments, set materiality, designed tailored audit responses, and prepared working papers.
• Managed teams of up to 10 staff members across multiple engagements, delegated tasks and provided on-the-job coaching and technical guidance, ensuring timely completion and compliance with ISA requirements.
• Reviewed financial statements prepared under IFRS, UK GAAP, and SYSCOHADA and reported misstatements to partners.
• Performed impairment testing, ECL reviews, provisions and payroll testing; audited sustainability disclosures and KPIs.
• Liaised directly with CFOs and finance managers; produced clear audit findings and actionable process improvement recommendations.

Accountant at Various Employers in South Africa and Cameroon (2013 – 2022)

• Bookkeeping and prepared management and statutory financial statements.
• Prepared budgets, performed variance analysis, and performed tax reporting.
• Advised clients on risk management and internal control improvements.

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy in Accountancy – Institute of Accounting Science (2020)

BSc in Accountancy – University of Buea (2007)