Ayanda S Khomo
BIRMINGHAM,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
A highly motivated auditor with 5 years experience within the audit space, of these 1.8 years was obtained within the UK. The client portfolio worked on consists of clients from various industries of which in the process have provided valuable experience and various skills of which fast learning and adaptability are amongst them. The industries exposed to include Software, manufacturing, educational, Fresh produce and compliance.
There is nothing I love more than working within a team , sharing knowledge and providing guidance to junior members on the team. I strive to always being well prepared for my audits through preparing an audit work plan from planning to finalisation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit assistant
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Birmingham , United Kingdom
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with audit managers to facilitate smooth auditing process.
- Reviewed accounting procedures, identifying ways to enhance existing practices.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information whilst handling client records during audits.
- Prepared thorough documentation of audit findings for review by management staff.
- Assisted senior auditors in risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern.
- Reviewed work produced by less experienced team members to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Exposure to IFRS 15,FRS 102,UK GAAP, Income Tax and business combinations
- Studied changes in legislation relating to auditing practices, keeping up-to-date knowledge base.
Audit associate
BDO
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Kept up-to-date on industry regulations.
- Improved audit efficiency by incorporating available digital audit tools
- I managed team members between 5-1 which largely depends on the size of the client
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of large-scale audits.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities, stayed abreast of current auditing practices.
- Enhanced understanding of client businesses by conducting in-depth research before each audit.
- Facilitated audit planning meetings to provide an understanding of the client and approaches to be implemented in fieldwork
- Assessed risks during the planning stage
- Managed audit through audit work plans
- Maintained good team morale and coached team members
- Reported on the progress of the audit to audit managers and partners
- Reviewed work plans to assess the progress of an audit from a budget perspective
Education
Post graduate diploma - Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of The Western Cape
South Africa 01.2011 - 04.2016
Skills
- Auditing standards adherence
- Results-Driven approach
- Adapting to change
- Use of auditing software
- Excel proficiency
- Tax law knowledge
- Materiality determination
- Audit documentation knowledge
- Auditor coaching
- Financial statement review
- Coaching and mentoring
- UK GAAP familiarity
- Corporation tax computations
Accomplishments
Whilst being an in-charge for one of my audits, the whole team received recognition for the best audit team.
During my university days I was recognised as a top performer and was offered to join the Golden Key association.
Certification
ITC( Initial Test of Competence) Exam- Board 1 of the SAICA exams
September 2021
Timeline
Audit assistant
Grant Thornton UK LLP
06.2023 - Current
Audit associate
BDO
01.2020 - 05.2023
Post graduate diploma - Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of The Western Cape
01.2011 - 04.2016
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