NKOSIPHILE NDLOVU
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Finance Leader | Audit Senior
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Audit and Tax Associate with a proven track record in conducting meticulous financial analysis , overseeing audit
processes from planning to finalization, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Adept at identifying areas of
risk, providing strategic solutions, and implementing new policies. Adept at meticulous financial analysis, ensuring compliance
with regulations, and managing a portfolio of 10 accounting and tax clients with revenues surpassing US$10
million. Orchestrated audits for over 10 clients per year, with revenues surpassing US$20 million, demonstrating expertise in
financial analysis, compliance, and strategic risk management. Finance Leader that is results-oriented excelling in creating
comprehensive financial models that forecast business trends and inform strategic decisions while anticipating financial
challenges and opportunities, ensuring that businesses are well-positioned for future success. I take pride in my ability to
translate complex financial data into actionable insights for different stakeholders at all levels.
Core Competences & Skills
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Sage Intact and Quick Books
• Audit & Assurance
• Process Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Financial Management
• Advanced Excel
• Internal Control Systems
• Data Analysis
• Cost Management
• Financial Modelling
• Power BI
Major Highlights
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Successfully improved client satisfaction by 30% through proactive communication and tailored solutions , resulting
in the successful promotion of additional services to existing clients.
Led and directed teams of up to 4 staff members in multiple audit engagements, ensuring punctual delivery and
delivering high-quality work.
Implemented tax-saving strategies such as rebasing capital allowances to reduce tax liability and saving companies
over US$2 million in taxes.
Improved financial reporting systems that reduced monthly closing time by 20%, leveraging advanced data analysis.
Developed detailed financial forecasts and cost analyses, guiding strategic project management and cross-functional
collaboration.
Support decision-making by providing financial insights that improved budget accuracy by 10%.
Directed a project to implement a dynamic dashboard, streamlining reporting processes with enhanced data analysis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hono Transport Logistics (Pty) Ltd
08/2022 – Present
Senior Management Accountant
• Generate comprehensive annual and monthly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policy development.
• Manage daily transaction updates in the Sage Intacct accounting platform.
• Generate comprehensive cost analyses for management.
• Assisting the financial manager in identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
• Support decision-making processes with detailed financial insights.
• Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits, and maintain compliance with statutory requirements.
• Supervising a finance team 9 professionals.
Schmulian and Sibanda Chartered Accountants (ZW), Zimbabwe
10/2018 – 07/2022
Senior Audit and Tax Associate
• Conducted meticulous analysis of financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with
relevant laws and regulations.
• Led comprehensive pre-engagement activities, assessing acceptability, ensuring team competency, evaluating
conflicts of interest, assessing ethical threats, and drafting engagement letters for clients.
• Executed analytical reviews on financial statements, including in-depth ratio analysis to identify trends and potential
areas of concern.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining audit findings, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Identified and addressed potential risks, such as incorrect functional currency usage, offering insightful solutions
for continuous improvement in compliance with international financial reporting standards .
• Actively participated in training sessions and seminars to stay abreast of industry trends and maintain a high level of
professional competence.
• Collaborated with senior management to formulate and implement new policies and procedures , including
the development of a comprehensive standard procedures manual covering cash handling, inventory, procurement,
and fixed assets.
• Investigated and resolved complex accounting issues, providing valuable assistance to clients to ensure accuracy and
compliance.
• Promptly filed company returns and relevant paperwork manually, facilitating smooth transitions in board and
shareholder structures.
Tigmon Enterprises (Private) Limited, Zimbabwe
06/2016 – 08/2018
Financial Planning & Analysts (FP&A) Specialist
• Provided FP&A finance support to the accounting team related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and
metrics in a timely manner.
• Identified and understood business challenges; proposed and created solutions.
• Partnered directly with the accounting team to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.
• Dived deeply into financial data and became a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
• Created presentations that provided insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions
to be made.
• Identified and researched variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying
opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the
organization.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University, 2018.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• ISA 315 (Revised 2019) in Practice, CPD Campus.
• Going concern: Auditors' responsibilities and implications for audit reports, CPD Campus.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• The Complete Financial Analyst
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
REFERENCES
• Available on Request
