Nomvula Phunguzwa CA (SA)
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit senior
Ernst & Young
Reading, United Kingdom
2023.07 - Current
- Supported successful planning, execution and finalisation of statutory audits.
- Liaised with team members to ensure assignments met agreed terms.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Liaised with management and operational teams to access key data and understand business processes.
- Completed audit planning documentation, verifying correct tests were applied to produce sufficient audit evidence.
- Assisted with creation of audit plans, ensuring they met set objectives.
- Coordinated with team members for effective execution of audit plans.
- Supervised and trained junior members of staff in best audit practices.
- Prepared concise audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders over delicate matters and contentious issues.
- Utilised advanced auditing software tools for efficient data analysis and reporting.
- Planned daily task management for evenly distributed workloads among team.
- Reviewed work produced by less experienced team members to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Helped with audit management by planning audit timelines, team briefings and audit delivery.
Assistant audit manager
Auditor General South Africa
Kimberly, South Africa
2022.03 - 2023.07
- Maintained client portfolio and relationships
- Managed audit team
- Coaching and developing junior staff
- Project management (Preparing budget and monitoring)
- Liaised with clients to maintain professional relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Managed junior auditors for improved team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards for reliable auditing practices.
- Prepared audit schedules which resulted in timely completion of audits.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining internal processes.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
Audit senior
Auditor General of South Africa
Kimberly, South Africa
2020.07 - 2022.03
- Completed audit planning documentation, verifying correct tests were applied to produce sufficient audit evidence.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders over delicate matters and contentious issues.
- Reviewed work produced by less experienced team members to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated with team members for effective execution of audit plans.
- Liaised with team members to ensure assignments met agreed terms.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Prepared concise audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
- Supervised and trained junior members of staff in best audit practices.
- Examined company's balance sheets, ensuring they accurately reflect assets and liabilities.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the free state
South Africa 2011.01 - 2014.01
Accounting Honors - Accounting
University of Free State
South Africa 2014.01 - 2015.12
Accounting Science (CTA LEVEL 2) - Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa 2017.01 - 2019.12
Skills
- Strong Intellectual curiosity and general skepticism
- Pro-active, able to take responsibility and multi-task
- Good organisational skills, methodical and analytical approach
- Ability to work both as part of a team as well as independently
- Maintain high level of professionalism
- Solution driven
- Risk Management
- Audit planning documentation
- Effective client liaison
- IFRS familiarity
- Ethical decision making
- Leadership aptitude
- Computer literacy
- Auditing team management
- Audit process supervision
- Client Relationship Management
- Audit documentation knowledge
- Time and budget tracking
- Effective communication
- Risk-based auditing
- Decision making
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Sports
- Listing to music
Certification
Certificate of registration as assessor, SAICA - 17 October 2022
Languages
English
Fluent
Xhosa
Upper intermediate
Sotho
Fluent
Afrikaans
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audit senior
Ernst & Young
2023.07 - Current
Assistant audit manager
Auditor General South Africa
2022.03 - 2023.07
Audit senior
Auditor General of South Africa
2020.07 - 2022.03
Accounting Science (CTA LEVEL 2) - Accounting
University of South Africa
2017.01 - 2019.12
Accounting Honors - Accounting
University of Free State
2014.01 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the free state
2011.01 - 2014.01