Ndahambelela Maija Matheus
City of London,United Kingdom
Summary
Qualified chartered accountant registered with ICAN, possessing 9 years of experience in external audits and financial reporting. Expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards and their application across multiple industries. Known for attention to detail, analytical skills, team management, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit Manager: Insurance
Forvis Mazars
London, United Kingdom
09.2023 - Current
- Executed ISA and PCAOB auditing standards across multiple engagements.
- Planned and managed audits, supervising teams of 6–8 and conducting performance reviews.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures; prepared management letters and audit committee reports.
- Led client onboarding, bid proposals, and technical accounting reports on key audit areas.
- Managed talent acquisition, interviews, and hiring.
- Improved processes, analyzed data, and managed client relationships to support audit quality and client satisfaction.
Audit Manager: Large and Complex Insurance
Deloitte LLP
London, United Kingdom
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed IFRS 17 implementation projects for insurance companies, reporting findings to key management.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures.
- Prepared and presented audit committee reports on significant assurance and audit matters.
- Led entity-wide inclusivity initiatives to support organizational goals.
- Collaborated with offshore delivery teams supporting audit engagements
Assistant Manager: Large and complex insurance
Deloitte LLP
London, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Tested significant accounts balances, performed business process walkthroughs, and identified key controls.
- Evaluated compliance with SOX regulations and reviewed accounting papers on key issues.
- Prepared and presented audit committee reports; performed first reviews and tie-throughs of annual and consolidated financial statements for large, complex groups.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte LLP
London, United Kingdom
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Tested significant accounts on audit engagements
- Made key recommendations on controls to management
Audit Assistant
Deloitte Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Tested significant accounts on entities such as
- Performed Business Process walkthroughs and identified Key Controls, Tested and concluded on entity controls
Education
Bachelor of Commerce-Chartered Accountancy-Honours - Commerce
North West University
Potchefstroom03.2017
Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) - Commerce
University of Namibia
Windhoek04.2016
Matric completion - Higher Learning
Haimbili Haufiku Secondary School
Eenhana12.2012
Skills
- Technical Skills and Knowledge
Tax compliance and advisory services relating to Income Tax
Financial Reporting: IFRS, FRS101, FRS102, USGAAP;
SOX controls audit;
Group accounting, Acquisitions & Consolidations;
External auditing; PCAOB & ISA
Designing and evaluation of internal controls;
Research and data analysis
Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Pervasive Skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Teamwork;
Process-driven thinking;
Continuous initiative and innovation
Certification
Namibian Institute of Chartered Accountants in Collaboration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants [2017-2019]
➢ Qualifying Examination: Part I. Assessment of Technical Competence [2017] [1st attempt pass]
➢ Qualifying Examination: Part II. Assessment of Professional Competence [2019] [1st attempt pass]
Clientelle
-Insurance broking, Life and General insurance clients (Metropolitan Friendly Police, Marco Group, PIB Group, Howden Group, Willis Tower Watson, BMS, Ardonagh Group)
- Lloyds Syndicate (1254, CNA Hardy, AEIGIS, Apollo, Ascot, Axis, Marco Syndicate)
-P&I clubs (Brittania P&I Holdings )
-Banking (NedNamibia Holdings)
-Telecommunication (Telecom Namibia)
-Automotive (Novel Motor Company)
-Tourism (O&L Leisure)
-Consumer (Pupkewitz Catering)
References
1. Bill Schiller (Audit Partner-Forvis Mazars LLP)
Telephone number: +44 (0) 20 7063 4996
E-mail address: bill.schiller@mazars.co.uk
2. Mr. Arlington Matenda ( Chief Financial Officer- Standard Bank Namibia), Previous Partner at Deloitte Namibia
Telephone number: +264 81 360 3617
E-mail address: chidhara@gmail.com
3. Ms-Rose Fulay (SeniorAudit Manager-Deloitte LLP, London)
Telephone number: +44 20 7303 2942
E-mail address: jerryrosefulay@deloitte.co.uk
Timeline
Audit Manager: Insurance
Forvis Mazars
09.2023 - Current
Audit Manager: Large and Complex Insurance
Deloitte LLP
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager: Large and complex insurance
Deloitte LLP
01.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Deloitte LLP
01.2020 - 04.2020
Audit Assistant
Deloitte Namibia
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce-Chartered Accountancy-Honours - Commerce
North West University
Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) - Commerce
University of Namibia
Matric completion - Higher Learning
Haimbili Haufiku Secondary School