Venusha Jamie Pillay
Birmingham,UK
Summary
Driven professional with keen eye for detail and proactive approach to problem-solving. Skilled in financial analysis and risk assessment, combined with excellent communication and leadership abilities. Committed to enhancing audit processes and ensuring compliance to drive organisational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Audit Manager
KPMG
Birmingham, UK
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Supported and assisted team members in completing an audit
- Assisted in Revenue, Business combinations, Cash Flows and VAT
- Played an assistant manager role and provided support to junior team members
- Worked on KPMG software and sampling tools, this allowed correct audit procedures and samples to be obtained
- KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services.
- Assured compliance with industry regulations through thorough audits.
- Prepared audit schedules which resulted in timely completion of audits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards for reliable auditing practices.
- Identified areas of potential fraud, safeguarding company assets.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining internal processes.
- Collaborated effectively with other departments for smooth audit procedures.
- Created detailed audit reports, providing critical insights into business operations.
- Conducted risk assessments to prevent future discrepancies.
- Liaised with clients to maintain professional relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Reviewed balance sheets and income statements for accuracy in reporting.
- Familiarised staff members with best practices in financial reporting.
- Managed junior auditors for improved team performance.
- Participated in annual planning activities, contributing significantly to organisational goals.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Trainee Accountant
BDO
Umhlanga, South Africa
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Duties carried out as per SAICA competencies required to qualify as a chartered accountant
- BDO is a global network of public accounting firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Kwa-Zulu Natal
South Africa 02.2014 - 12.2017
Southlands Secondary School - Accounting, English, Life Orientation, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Afrikaans
Southlands Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft)
- Various audit software programs
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and design thinking
- Collaboration
- Coding
- Data analytics
- Motivational leadership
- Budgeting and fiscal reporting
- Management experience
- Creative problem solving
- Ethical decision-making strength
- Project management certification
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Budget preparation and monitoring
- External audit management
- Fraud detection techniques expertise
- Ethics in accounting certificate
- Professional judgement capacity
- Audit process efficiency
- Analytical thinking powerhouse
- Computer-Assisted audit techniques
- Client Relationship Management
- Data analysis tools
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
- ID Type: South African
- Nationality: South African
Interests
- Shopping
- Watching Football
- Nature
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
KPMG
03.2023 - 11.2025
Trainee Accountant
BDO
02.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Kwa-Zulu Natal
02.2014 - 12.2017
Southlands Secondary School - Accounting, English, Life Orientation, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Afrikaans
Southlands Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013