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Asiphe Macala

Asiphe Macala

Chartered Accountant In South Africa - CA(SA)
East London

Summary

Newly qualified chartered accountant and a SAICA registered assessor with 4 years of experience as an external auditor. Detailed oriented individual and a team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects with high degree of accuracy. I am a hard working individual and passionate job seeker eager to secure a fund accountant job. To enhance my technical knowledge and skills to ensure that I am fit for the job, I am currently enrolled with CIMA for the strategic level case study exam to be eligible to be a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). I believe that I have the necessary skills and capabilities to become the desired fund accountant.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Accounting Tutor

University Of Fort Hare
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Strengthened communication skills by providing constructive feedback on written assignments and oral presentations.
  • Utilized various teaching tools such as visual aids and interactive exercises to enhance the learning experience.
  • Served as a mentor for the students sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure their success.

Audit Senior

Auditor General of South Africa
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive audit plans, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Mitigated risks associated with fraud by designing and executing specialized audit tests targeting high-risk areas.
  • Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing new audit methodologies, raising the department's standards for quality.
  • Evaluated critical business systems and processes, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and offering recommendations to mitigate those risks.
  • Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
  • Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Presented audit reports and management reports to the clients.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
  • Led training sessions on various topics related to internal auditing, enhancing the skills and knowledge of fellow team members.
  • Mentored new hires within the firm, offering guidance on day-to-day responsibilities as well as long-term career development opportunities within the field of auditing.

Audit Trainee

Auditor-General South Africa
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing techniques.
  • Conducted thorough financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting framework and legislation
  • Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations through continuous professional development activities.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

University of South Africa
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University Of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

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Resides

Cambridge, East London, 5201

Personal Information

Nationality: South African

References

  • University of Fort Hare, Bandlakazi Nxiweni, Programme coordinator for Accounting, Academia- Tutoring, East London, BNxiweni@ufh.ac.za, 082 781 1263, 040 602 2011
  • Auditor General of South Africa, Sindiswa Mbewana, Audit Manager, Public sector – External Audit, East London, SindiswaMb@agsa.co.za, 073 181 5503, 043 709 7200

Certification

SAICA Initial Competence Test (ITC)

Timeline

SAICA Certificate of Registration as Assessor

10-2023

Accounting Tutor

University Of Fort Hare
08.2023 - Current

CA(SA) Certificate of Membership

04-2023

SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)

02-2023

Audit Senior

Auditor General of South Africa
01.2023 - Current

SAICA Initial Competence Test (ITC)

08-2022

Audit Trainee

Auditor-General South Africa
02.2020 - 12.2022

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University Of Fort Hare
04.2001 -

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