Audit Manager - Deloitte - Cape Town, South Africa
(2026-03)
- Plan, execute, and finalize audit engagements across industries.
- Ensure audits comply with IFRS and local regulatory standards.
- Review audit work papers and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audits.
- Build long-term relationships and position Deloitte as a trusted advisor.
- Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
- Supervise audit staff and senior associates.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Identify audit risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Assistant Manager - PKF Littlejohn - London, United Kingdom
(2023-03 - 2025-12)
- Engagement Delivery: Managed day‑to‑day execution of client projects (audit, tax advisory, consulting), ensuring compliance with RSM methodology and regulatory standards.
- Quality Assurance: Reviewed files, reports, and deliverables prepared by junior staff to ensure technical accuracy and completeness before escalation.
- Resource Planning: Planned workloads, set budgets, and ensured projects were delivered on time and within profitability margins.
- Mentorship: Provided on‑the‑job training, guidance, and regular feedback to associates and seniors.
- Performance Management: Assisted with appraisals and goal‑setting for junior team members.
- Culture Building: Fostered a collaborative, workplace culture.
- Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong, long‑term relationships with key client contacts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured engagements complied with firm‑wide risk management procedures, independence rules, and statutory regulations.
- Technical Expertise: Stayed current with industry developments, accounting standards, and tax legislation to provide informed advice to clients.
Assistant Manager - RSM UK - London, United Kingdom
(2022-02 - 2024-03)
Clients - IFRS & IFRS for SMEs in Mining Industry
- Engagement Delivery: Managed day‑to‑day execution of client projects (audit, tax advisory, consulting), ensuring compliance with RSM methodology and regulatory standards.
- Quality Assurance: Reviewed files, reports, and deliverables prepared by junior staff to ensure technical accuracy and completeness before escalation.
- Resource Planning: Planned workloads, set budgets, and ensured projects were delivered on time and within profitability margins.
- Mentorship: Provided on‑the‑job training, guidance, and regular feedback to associates and seniors.
- Performance Management: Assisted with appraisals and goal‑setting for junior team members.
- Culture Building: Fostered a collaborative, workplace culture.
- Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong, long‑term relationships with key client contacts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured engagements complied with firm‑wide risk management procedures, independence rules, and statutory regulations.
- Technical Expertise: Stayed current with industry developments, accounting standards, and tax legislation to provide informed advice to clients.
Audit Senior - BDO UK - Bristol, United Kingdom
(2021-02 - 2022-02)
Clients - IFRS & IFRS for SMEs
- Audit Delivery: Managed on‑site audit execution, overseeing planning, fieldwork, and finalization of assignments in accordance with FRS 102 and International Auditing Standards.
- Technical Review: Took responsibility for significant accounts and risk areas, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance before Manager and Partner review.
- Risk Management: Identified and raised risk matters with senior leadership, exercising sound professional judgment within agreed parameters.
- Client Liaison: Maintained strong client relationships, addressed technical queries, and ensured assignments were delivered to a high standard within agreed timescales.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinated effectively with audit teams and clients, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth delivery of engagements.
Advisor - CCG Advisory - Johannesburg, South Africa
(2020-06 - 2020-12)
- Short term contract supporting Municipalities financial reporting
Audit Intern - CA Trainee - KPMG - Pretoria
(2017-01 - 2020-04)
- Professional Development: Completed all mandatory training and demonstrated mastery of pre‑course material, applying updated knowledge to audit delivery.
- Listed Clients: Served on listed clients across diverse industries, gaining exposure to complex reporting environments and regulatory requirements
- Audit of Significant Accounts: Performed audits of significant accounts and high‑risk areas in compliance with FRS 102 and International Auditing Standards.
- Training & Development: Completed all mandatory training requirements and demonstrated proficiency in pre‑course material.
- On‑Site Audit Delivery: Managed the day‑to‑day execution of audits on client premises, ensuring smooth delivery and adherence to deadlines.
- Team & Client Liaison: Coordinated between audit teams and client stakeholders to ensure assignments were delivered to a high standard within agreed timescales.
- Audit Planning & Execution: Took ownership of planning, executing, and finalizing all audit areas for Manager and Partner review.
- Risk Identification: Identified and escalated risk matters to Managers and Partners, exercising sound professional judgment within agreed parameters.
- Client Relationship Management: Maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and collaboration throughout engagements.
- PCAOB Listed Clients: Delivered audit services to PCAOB‑listed clients across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
