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Gaborone, Bw

Botswana

Seasonal skills transfer from Global Village - Member of Nexia International to Mazars in Botswana for continual skills development and improvement. Participated in the review of files for quality and compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Mazars Audit Methodology (MAM).Recommended areas of improvement to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.Opportunity to develop my own skills in auditing by comparing different methodologies applied by Firms to perform audits.

Zimbabwe

My duties at the audit firm include, amongst others, carrying out of audit and assurance engagements for various companies. I ensure that audit engagements are carried out in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as well as National Standards required by different local regulatory boards.My role at the firm is very broad. Including:Engaging clients and preparation of audit engagements and managing audit tendering processes,Review of audit files and working papers to ensure compliance with Audit Frameworks and ISAs,Manage teams and supervision of junior personnel and assisting audit staff in fulfilling their performance objectives (POs),Assist in the periodic performance appraisals of junior personnel in the firm,Review financial statements for compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS),Perform due diligence reviews, business valuations, tax audits, tax health checks, advisory, insolvency, corporate secretarial and business evaluations.

Harare, Zimbabwe

As a manager I took additional roles at the firm of managing a portfolio in the audit and assurance division with additional roles in some insolvency clients. I achieved great success in the delivery of all assigned duties which resulted in increased revenue and clientele base for the firm due to referrals from satisfied clients. * Supervise junior staff undertaking fieldwork audits and also perform hot and cold reviews of working papers before submitting files to the managing partner for final reviews.* Manage the audit and assurance department at the firm and oversee all clients within my portfolio.* Engage clients and sign contract with audit clients in the form of engagement letters and agree new terms with existing clients.* Participate with audit seniors on audit completion and at times do meetings with clients on audit completion phase.* Make recommendations to Managing Partner of firm improvement techniques i.e. practice management recommendations.* Perform together with HR department periodic employee interviews and appraisals.* Successfully managed a team of twenty (15) people and a portfolio of more that eighty (80) clients in various industries.* Successfully renewed existing contracts within my portfolio with clients resulting in the overall increase in firm’s revenues earned from the respective clients.* Carry out audit engagements which carry high audit risks that require more senior staff.* Carry out due diligence engagements and forensic audit engagements.* Making recommendations to clients and Managing Partner.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Hard work and commitment to my work resulted in a promotion granted to me to an Assistant Audit Manager position. This was the first Managerial role in my career. Being promoted into Managerial position actually gave me a sense of purpose and worth at that time. I could now participate in the more strategic areas of the audit process. As part of my new role I was tasked with:* Lead teams during an audit and participate more fully n the planning phase of the audit.* Communicate key aspects of the audit to the Audit Manager and the Managing Partner.* Perform limited reviews on sections that were assigned to me by the Manager to review and give constructive feedback.* Participate in the generation of an audit report and for some clients communicate draft reports to client Management with the assistance of the Managing Partner.* Attend meetings with supervisors and managers and gave constructive contributions and feedback that led to the successful delivery and completion of assignments.* Participate in the periodic performance reviews and appraisals of trainees and junior staff and give recommendation to the HR department and the Managing Partner as regards to promotions and elevations.

Harare, Zimbabwe

During this period when I joined the firm. I was overambitious and young with the desire to learn and perform my duties well. This proactive approach to work made me a great achiever in my area of responsibility and opened the doors for future promotions and career development. I became one of the first trainees at the firm since its inception in 2006 to be elevated to a senior position within months of joining. My responsibilities include but not limited to:* Carry out audit assignments as delegated to me by the audit manager and managing partner.* Perform audit procedures on account balances and class of transactions to achieve the audit objectives on my given sections.* Perform tax returns for clients that were within my portfolio to ensure they were compliant with statutory submission dates.* Perform other statutory returns.* Attend meetings with supervisors and managers and gave constructive contributions and feedback that led to the successful delivery and completion of assignments.* Prepare financial statements and audit reports and submit to managers for further review before final submission to clients.

Acca, Chartered Accountant (Ca)

Aibsa Designation, Banking And Finance, Aibsa Designation, Nql 7

Activities and Societies: Awarded the AIDSA Designation by the Institute of Bankers in South Africa, the award date was 15 September 2014..

Bsc Hons Applied Accounting, Accounting, 2.1

Graduated with an upper second class honours (2.1) 485 credits upon completion of skills level ACCA exams and a successful completion.