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Shanu George (CA(SA))

Shanu George (CA(SA))

Birmingham

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished Audit Assistant Manager with over 6 years of progressive experience in assurance and financial auditing. Demonstrated success in leading audit engagements from planning to execution, managing high-performing teams, and delivering comprehensive financial analyses. Expertise in ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks while optimizing audit methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in coaching and mentoring junior staff, driving strategic insights for complex financial transactions, and enhancing transparency in financial reporting. A proactive professional committed to continuous growth, excelling in fast-paced, collaborative environments to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Audit Assistant Manager

BDO UK
Birmingham
01.2022 - Current
  • Mitigated project delays by proactively tracking schedule overruns and collaborating with managers and partners to realign project timelines
  • Led audit teams of 35 members from planning to completion, efficiently coordinating work allocations, conducting timely reviews, and providing ongoing coaching and mentorship
  • Streamlined communication processes by preparing detailed workbooks and reports for management review, facilitating informed and timely decision-making
  • Ensured the delivery of high-quality audits by coaching junior staff, reviewing their work, and providing constructive feedback to enhance overall audit performance
  • Delivered strategic guidance on accounting treatments and complex transaction disclosures, resulting in enhanced transparency, improved financial reporting accuracy, and the successful posting of material adjustments on OEPI audits
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough reviews of financial statements and delivering comprehensive feedback
  • Ensured adherence to internal audit methodologies, risk management protocols, and external regulatory requirements, contributing to robust and compliant audit practices
  • Utilized advanced audit tools, including Revenue Accounts Analysis, to streamline revenue testing processes, leading to significant reductions in audit overruns and ensuring accurate assessment and measurement of revenue accounts.

Associate - Senior associate (trainee)

PwC South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Independently planned and executed audits, performing critical tests on fraud, revenue, and dividends tax, ensuring timely completion with minimal managerial oversight
  • Led the audit planning and execution for a major client, conducting key tests on biological assets, going concern, and inventory; collaborated with the Tax Department and Service Delivery Centre to achieve seamless audit processes
  • Assisted in group audit planning by identifying IT risks, conducting fraud risk assessments, and executing agreed-upon procedures; tested audit sections, including long-term loans and accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with performance indicators
  • Managed audit activities for multiple entities, including international clients, by performing detailed testing on tax, long-term loans, and payroll, ensuring thorough and accurate reporting
  • Fostered effective communication and coordination by collaborating with the Service Delivery Centre and component auditors, streamlining audit processes
  • Coached junior team members and supported management in leadership roles, enhancing team efficiency, time management, and ability to perform under pressure.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences -

University of Pretoria
South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2018

BCom in Accounting Sciences -

University of Pretoria
South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2016

Skills

  • Auditing Standards Risk Assessment
  • IFRS and FRS102
  • Internal controls knowledge
  • Financial analysis
  • Data analytics - Audit
  • Audit Software Proficiency
  • Computer assisted audit techniques
  • Audit procedures execution
  • Qlikview Dashboard
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Variance Analysis
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Client Relations
  • Team Leadership

Certification

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Languages

English Native
Afrikaans Intermediate

Industry Experience

  • Logistics (OEPI)
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Subsidiaries of Universities

Key Projects

  • Great Bear Distribution Limited
  • Warrens Warehousing & Distributions Midlands Ltd
  • Coventry University Subsidiaries
  • Hills Numberplates Ltd
  • Kishugu Holdings
  • Eastern Produce South Africa


Affiliations

  • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Interests

Music Lover

Avid Reader

Travel and visit new places

Experiment with new dishes

Timeline

Audit Assistant Manager

BDO UK
01.2022 - Current

Associate - Senior associate (trainee)

PwC South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2021

Post Graduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences -

University of Pretoria
01.2017 - 12.2018

BCom in Accounting Sciences -

University of Pretoria
01.2014 - 12.2016

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