Ntoyi Elias Lehlokwa
Audit Assistant Manager
Summary
I am an assurance assistant manager in financial services (Assets Management & Capital markets) client base division at BDO LLP United Kingdom. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA). Working in asset management and capital markets has sparked an interest in me in understanding market products, portfolio management strategies, regulatory compliance, financial modelling, investment analysis, mega deals transactions and their effects on the balance sheet and income statement, as well as the valuation and associated risks of these transactions. I have gained a keen interest in being part of transactions diligence team. This opportunity will help me further grow as an individual, better my skills as a professional, and also shape my journey to become a better leader while contributing to offering quality services to the clients as well as my employer. I am a hard-worker, diligent, self-motivated, and an easy to work with professional. I look forward to this next step in my career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audit Assistant Manager
BDO LLP
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordinated efforts during audits.
- Identified potential risks, developing comprehensive risk assessments to guide audit procedures.
- Continuously improved audit methodologies, incorporating feedback from team members and clients to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Evaluated internal controls across various business units, identifying weaknesses that could lead to financial misstatements or fraud.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards, ensuring accurate application in all audit engagements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Audit Trainee
Mazars
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
- Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues while diligently completing individual tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Gained valuable experience in various industries by working on diverse client engagements.
- Supported senior auditors in planning engagement strategies based on clients'' risk profiles and business objectives.
- Facilitated the resolution of complex accounting issues encountered during audits through effective collaboration with clients'' personnel and senior audit team members.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Assisted in identifying potential risks and provided recommendations for improvements in internal controls.
- Improved communication skills by presenting audit findings to both clients and senior management during exit meetings.
- Developed strong analytical skills through the examination of complex financial data and identification of key issues affecting clients'' businesses.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of clients'' internal control systems in preventing, detecting, and correcting financial misstatements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Limpopo
Limpopo 02.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) -
University of Limpopo
Limpopo 01.2016 - 12.2019
Initial Test of Competency (ITC) -
South African Institution of Chartered Accountants
Gauteng 04.2021 - 07.2021
Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Gauteng 12.2023 - 02.2024
Skills
Team leading and coaching junior staff
Achievements and Experiences
Types of client industry involved in on my audit role:
- Assets Management
- Private Equity Management
- Health care investments
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Retail Industry
References
Trishul Lala (Audit Manager Mazars)
+27 71 361 2763
Sibusiso Mkhatshwa (Audit Manager Mazars)
+27 68 219 5622
Timeline
Audit Assistant Manager
BDO LLP
02.2024 - Current
Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
12.2023 - 02.2024
Initial Test of Competency (ITC) -
South African Institution of Chartered Accountants
04.2021 - 07.2021
Audit Trainee
Mazars
02.2021 - 02.2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting -
University of Limpopo
02.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) -
University of Limpopo
01.2016 - 12.2019
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