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London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Los Angeles, United States

London, United Kingdom

CLIENTS AND INDUSTRIES:• Bank of New York Mellon – financial services• Barings Asset Management Retirement Plan – financial services• Johnson Matthey Pension Scheme – financial services• Prudential Capital Ltd – financial servicesRESPONSIBILITIES:• Compile and issue reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements • Demonstrate leadership through managing audit teams of six audit staff • Gained knowledge on pensions regulations, investment management regulations through auditing the clients mentioned above• Prepares internal and external audit presentations and meetings • Directs and appraises the activities of audit staff members

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead audit on Zevenfontein Educational Trust • Seconded to KPMG advisory department to provide assistance and advice to the personnel of a government department on their fixed asset controls

Toronto, Canada

CLIENTS AND INDUSTRIES:• Celestica – electronics manufacturing• Cinram - manufacturing• Dayforce – human capital management• Silvore Fox – mineral explorationRESPONSIBILITIES:• Reviewed revenue recognition accounting policies specifically related to technology companies• Demonstrated leadership skills through managing audit team• Able to build and develop strong relationships with client management • Audited and reviewed financial statements• Gained valuable knowledge and experience in other audit departments (technology and mining)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

CLIENTS AND INDUSTRIES:• Nedbank Group Ltd (subsidiary of Old Mutual) – financial services• Nedbank Business Banking – financial services• Alexander Forbes - financial services• Eskom Treasury - energy• Growthpoint Properties – investment holding companyRESPONSIBILITIES:• Performed selected risk assessment procedures, including making selected fraud inquiries and assisting the partner in inquiries of selected members of senior management and those charged with governance• Maintained client relations throughout the audit engagement• Researched all aspects of the specific client and the industry and compiled an audit plan accordingly• Managed a team of up to seven or more people and provided coaching and constructive feedback where necessary• Prepared effective presentations for meetings with clients and team members• Identified risk areas during planning stages and compiled audit procedures to reduce specific risks• Managed the engagement budget, the tracking of actual time versus the budget and the identification of overruns to maximize productivity• Performed internal control testing and initiated contact sessions with clients to obtain an understanding of the systems in place• Set up meetings and planned audit• Conducted and directed audits and ongoing review of organization controls, operative procedures and compliance with policies and regulations• Experienced in financial services (banking, investment management, pension funds), automotive, commercial, energy, entertainment, government and charity sector)• Extensive knowledge of the International Standards on Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice• Comprehensive background of the COSO framework, International Standards for Assurance Engagements No. 3402; Service Organization Control reporting and Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No.16, reporting on controls at a service organization