Elsie Hattingh
Edinburgh
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Summary
Audit Assistant Manager with 5 years experience in financial services and corporate audits. Skilled in accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite. Known for clear communication, teamwork, and delivering high-quality audit outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
BDO UK
Edinburgh
02.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and International Standards on Auditing.
- Supervise and coach junior team members, providing feedback and guidance to enhance performance and technical skills.
- Review financial statements and working papers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to senior managers, partners, and client stakeholders.
- Perform risk assessments and develop audit strategies to address identified risks effectively.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver audits within scope and deadlines.
- Draft comprehensive audit reports and client communications, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
- Drive process improvements to enhance audit efficiency and quality across engagements.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional service throughout the audit process.
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed audits of financial statements across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with IFRS, SA GAAP, and firm methodology.
- Prepared and reviewed working papers, applying audit standards and best practices to maintain accuracy and completeness.
- Supported audit managers with project management, including planning, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Performed risk assessments and contributed to developing audit strategies for complex engagements.
- Drafted clear and concise communications of audit results for client management and senior stakeholders.
- Reviewed work performed by associates, providing feedback to improve quality and technical accuracy.
- Delivered coaching and guidance to junior team members to enhance their audit knowledge and performance.
- Assisted in preparing management reports and audit opinions for statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Worked on agreed-upon procedures and internal control reviews to strengthen client governance processes.
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed audits of financial statements and internal controls across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with IFRS and SA GAAP.
- Prepared and reviewed working papers, applying audit methodology and best practices for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in drafting management reports and audit opinions for statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Supported senior team members in planning and executing audit procedures for complex engagements.
- Conducted agreed-upon procedures and internal control reviews to strengthen client governance processes.
- Provided guidance to fellow associates on audit techniques and documentation standards.
Education
Postgrad Degree / B.Acc (Honors) - Accountancy
12.2020
Undergrad Degree / B.Acc - Accountancy
12.2018
Skills
- Auditing Skills
- IFRS
- International Standards on Auditing
- Financial Statement Review
- Technical Proficiency in UK GAAP and IFRS
- Budget Management & Finance
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Delivers Quality Work
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Development of Junior Staff
- Task Delegation
- Excellent Excel Skills & Digital Proficiency
- Assessment Skills (Taxation and Management Accounting)
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Poised Under Pressure
- Computer Literacy
- Friendly, Courteous, and Service-Oriented
Websites
Certification
2024-03-01, CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant of South Africa
Accomplishments
Golden Key International Honor Society recipient, 2017
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Other Qualifications
- Obtained ITC in 2021 (First Board exam of SAICA's CA Program)
- Obtained APC in 2023 (Second Board exam of SAICA's Program)
- Registered CA(SA)
- Certificate in Sage Pastel
Companies Worked On
- Oos Vrystaat Kaap Beherend (Pty) Ltd (Agriculture)
- Moreson Pluimvee Boerdery (Pty) Ltd (Agriculture)
- University of the Free State (Higher education)
- UBER Eats South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Online food ordering)
- Standard Lesotho Bank (Banking)
- First National Bank of Lesotho (Banking)
- Clientele Limited (Financial service, insurance)
- Mangaung Metro Municipality (Government institute)
- Lindsell Train Investment Trust plc (Financial services, Trust)
- Frontier IP Group Plc (Venture capital)
- M & G Credit Income Investment Trust Plc (Financial services, Trust)
- Capital Gearing Trust Plc (Financial services, Trust)
- Patria Privat Equity Trust Plc (Financial services, Private equity)
- Gresham Technologies plc (Technology)
- Patria European Co-Investment LP (Financial services, Private equity)
Feedback
Thanks Elsie - it's been a challenging audit that seems to have run on for ever with too many surprises… Really appreciate the flexibility and hard work!
Personal Information
Title: Auditor (Assistant Manager)
Timeline
Assistant Manager - BDO UK
02.2024 - Current
Senior Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers SA
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers SA
01.2021 - 12.2022
University of The Free State - Postgrad Degree / B.Acc (Honors), Accountancy
University of The Free State - Undergrad Degree / B.Acc, Accountancy
Affiliations
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsSoftware
Microsoft office suite
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