Brandon Foley
Pretoria
Summary
Accomplished PGDA graduate with three years of comprehensive article experience, currently completing professional board exams. I possess deep technical proficiency in IFRS and International Standards on Auditing, utilizing analytical thinking and leadership to resolve complex financial problems. I am a goal-oriented professional, comfortable managing demanding deadlines in fast-paced environments. Known for building trust-based relationships, I take initiative to deliver superior service and exceed stakeholder expectations as I progress toward full professional qualification and the highest standards of the South African accounting profession.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
AIM Group (previously part of BVSA)
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2026 - Current
- Serving my SAICA penalty period of six months before final sign-off at the end of June 2026.
- Executed comprehensive audits focusing on engagements within engineering, manufacturing, logistics, farming, construction, and non-profit organisations, utilising industry-specific standards and methodologies.
- Prepared detailed audit reports summarising findings and suggesting actionable improvements for management review.
- Managed multiple audit projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to highest quality standards.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Analysed financial data extensively to identify discrepancies, fraud, and inefficiencies, enhancing organisational accountability.
Auditing Clerk
BVSA Group
Pretoria
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Lead Auditor on diverse engagements across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and NPOs.
- Spearheaded the compilation of annual financial statements ‘AFS’ in compliance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.
- Led foreign group reporting as a component auditor ‘ISA 600’ for complex consolidations.
- Managed end-to-end audits, ensured tax compliance, and applied technical expertise in revenue recognition and financial reporting.
- Lead Auditor on diverse engagements across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and NPOs. Spearheaded the compilation of annual financial statements ‘AFS’ in compliance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs. Led foreign group reporting as a component auditor ‘ISA 600’ for complex consolidations. Managed end-to-end audits, ensured tax compliance, and applied technical expertise in revenue recognition and financial reporting.
- Conducted inventory audits, verifying physical stock against recorded quantities to identify discrepancies.
- Prepared audit findings reports, highlighting issues and recommending improvements to financial practices.
Auditing Clerk
Nexia SABT
Alberton
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Gained extensive auditing experience with JSE-listed entities, business rescues, and large groups.
- Ensured IFRS 10/JSE compliance; gained exposure to Companies Act and ISA 570.
- Developed skills used as Audit Manager for IFRS and South African Tax compliance in complex structures.
- At Nexia SAB&T, gained extensive auditing experience with JSE-listed entities, business rescues, and large groups. Ensured IFRS 10/JSE compliance; gained exposure to Companies Act and ISA 570. Developed skills used as Audit Manager for IFRS and South African Tax compliance in complex structures.
Student Assistant
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit
Potchefstroom
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated Financial Management tutorials, simplifying complex technical concepts for undergraduates.
- This experience sharpened my ability to communicate intricate financial data and fostered the mentorship and leadership skills I now apply when guiding teams and advising clients on IFRS and tax compliance.
- As a Student Assistant at NWU, I facilitated Financial Management tutorials, simplifying complex technical concepts for undergraduates. This experience sharpened my ability to communicate intricate financial data and fostered the mentorship and leadership skills I now apply when guiding teams and advising clients on IFRS and tax compliance.
- Organised academic workshops and seminars to support student learning and development.
- Graded assignments to measure student ability and additional needs.
Education
Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) board exam
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
01-2026
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Accounting Science
Alberton, South Africa12-2025
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) (Hons) - Financial Accounting
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit
Potchefstroom, South Africa12-2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Financial Accounting
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit
Potchefstroom, South Africa12-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Pastel
- Xero Accounting Software
- Buildsmart
- Canva
- CaseWare
- Draftworx
- AuditEasy
- Knowledge of auditing standards
- Audit procedures
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial statement analysis
- Cost Accounting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Management accounting
- Ethical judgement
- IFRS knowledge
- Taxation knowledge
Accomplishments
- Completed 3 years SAICA articles
- Team lead auditor of component entity forming part of a JSE listed group
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
References
- Mr. JP Coertzen CA(SA), Senior Lecturer, North-West University, 018 285 2554
- Ms. Elsabé Kilian CA(SA), Program Leader, North-West University, 063 665 6866
- Miss. Maryna van Tonder CA(SA), Assistant audit manager, Nexia SAB&T, 068 552 3710
- Mr. Eugene Roets, Audit manager, BVSA Audit Incorporated, 078 380 6020
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Hiking
Training
Sage 50c Pastel Partner Processing Certificate of Competence
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-foley-47ab08317
Timeline
Auditor
AIM Group (previously part of BVSA)
01.2026 - Current
Auditing Clerk
BVSA Group
01.2025 - 12.2025
Auditing Clerk
Nexia SABT
01.2023 - 12.2024
Student Assistant
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit
01.2021 - 12.2021
Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) board exam
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Accounting Science
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) (Hons) - Financial Accounting
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Financial Accounting
North-West University / NoordwesUniversiteit