Chuma Beja
South African-10 Helm Street, Kingswood, Grahamstown, 6139
Profile
I have been conferred the following Degrees and Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)- Rhodes University
2. Post-Graduate Degree in Accountancy- Rhodes University.
Professionally, I have completed the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) and the Assessment of Professional
Competence (APC) for Chartered Accountants, granted by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
(SAICA) in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
I have completed 3 years of training articles at PwC South Africa and I am eligible to register as a CA (SA).
After completing my articles at PwC I joined BDO UK (March 2024- December 2024).
I have been fortunate enough to have experience in multiple industries, including Financial Services and
Banking; Real Estate; Education; Housing; Manufacturing and Non-Profit Organizations.
When I got promoted to Senior Associate level, I had the privilege of leading an audit in the Banking industry at
PwC. When I joined BDO UK in 2024, I also had the privilege of leading audits in the Technology sector, Housing
sector and Education entities, mainly Universities. This involved coaching junior team members, leading
meetings, reviewing audit work of junior members, and reporting back to the Manager on the Jobs.
My role as an assistant manager at BDO has been diverse and required project management skills and technical
competence which I have demonstrated throughout my audits. Given the diverse nature of the industries that I
have worked on, I have also learned to be adaptable to meet expectations at every industry that I work in.
Professional Skills
I am a highly energetic and motivated individual. I enjoy interacting with people from different backgrounds
and learning about other cultures. I am a team player and goal orientated. I am a self-motivated and
hardworking individual. I can work under pressure and adaptable to different working environment and styles.
My past experience and roles have also taught me great project and people management skills. The Key
professional skills that I hold are as follows:
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Corporate Governance and Reporting
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Data Analysis
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Auditing and Taxation
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IT Controls
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Business Valuation
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Project Management
Education
Other Qualifications/Certifications
2022
APC for CA (SA)’s
2021
ITC for CA (SA)’s
2020
Rhodes University
Post-Graduate Degree in Accountancy.
2018
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy).
2014
Graeme College Boys’ High
Grade 12 Completed.
Work Experience
PwC
Associate
March 2021- February 2024
Achievements:
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Passed ITC for CA(SA)s on first attempt
Elected to speak to university students about my experience at PwC all around South Africa.
Responsibilities:
I was assisting with the auditing of financial Statements for different clients.
My responsibilities included completing the auditing of Revenue, Operating Expenses, Equity, Assets, Liabilities,
statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements. I was also responsible for checking the
accuracy of the financial statements after audit completion.
Sector Exposure:
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Financial Services- Banking
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Automotive
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Real Estate
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Education
Client details:
ABSA Bank
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Sector/industry: Financial Services
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Part of a group: Yes
Listed: Yes (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)
Role in team: Audit Senior
Size of team: 14
Responsibilities: I was responsible for the testing of compliance with Laws and Regulations, Tax
compliance, testing of internal controls and the operating effectiveness of these controls, Accounts
Receivable and Accounts Payable. I was also responsible for coaching junior team members and
ensuring that audit deadlines are met by the team.
JP Morgan Trust Limited- Private Equity
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Financial Services
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Part of a group: Yes
Listed: Yes (New York Stock Exchange)
Role in team: Audit Senior. The team was based in the Channel Islands PwC office. I was on virtual
secondment to the Channel Islands office, and I completed the audit virtually with the team from
abroad.
Size of team: 12
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Responsibilities: I was responsible for auditing the testing of Laws and Regulations, Investments and
market shares, Revenue and Turnover, and the Equity sections of the financial statements.
Corning Products (Pty) Ltd
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Sector/industry: Automotive
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Part of a group: Yes
Listed: Yes (New York Stock Exchange)
Role in team: Audit Senior.
Size of team: 11
Number of staff supervised: 6
Responsibilities: Reviewing junior team members’ working papers, providing coaching to junior team members,
and completing the more complex sections of the audit.
BDO UK
Assistant Manager March 2024December 2024
Responsibilities:
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Ensuring clients comply with laws and
regulations
Leading Audits from planning to completion
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Reviewing work of junior team members
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Resolving technical and significant audit
areas
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Testing IT Controls and systems
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Leading client meetings
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Reviewing of Audit budget and overruns
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Giving performance feedback to juniors
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Drafting Audit Reports for review by signing
partner
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Ensuring Financial statements of client
comply with IFRS
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Ensuring the appropriate computations of
Tax
Coaching Junior team members
Sector Exposure:
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Technology
Education- Universities
Social Housing
Firm feedback
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Managers have noted that I take responsibility for my work, and I am always willing to assist other
team members.
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I have received numerous feedback that I am easily approachable and have good relationship skills
with both the client and the audit team.
Additional Achievements
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Passed the APC for CA(SA)s on first attempt
Hobbies & Interests
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Cooking
Travel
Hiking
