Dina Carolina Slabbert
Sippy Downs,QLD
Summary
Chartered Accountant (SA) with 11+ years of experience. I am a natural leader, enjoy working with a team, hardworking and committed to building lasting relationships with stakeholders through excellent communication. I thrive in a diverse working environment, and believe in the principles of inclusivity. I have exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills with an ability in multi-tasking, as I am organized and diligent.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
EY Oceania
01.2019 - Current
- Managed a wide portfolio of clients with in depth experience in the health and telecommunications industry
- Responsible for audit proposal to prospective clients and drafting fee quotes as well as performing fee negotiation
- Leading and managing assurance engagements ‐ planning audit projects, defining audit strategies, prioritising and delegating responsibilities, monitoring work in progress, reporting to group auditors, keeping engagement leaders updated, preparation of reports to management and those charged with governance and completion of audit engagements.
- Drafting of engagement budgets and monitoring of actuals against budget
- Supervising, training and mentoring trainees on audit assignments.
- Assisting clients with technical queries and concerns and providing advice as required across lines of service.
- Responsibility for identifying and managing risks on an individual client
level. - Effectively managing audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk
issues and accounting technical matters. - Preparation, drafting and review of consolidated financial statements and
management packs. - Compilation of company and group accounts as required by International
Financial Reporting Standards/ Australian Accounting Standards. - Drafting and review of reports on control system weaknesses and
suggested solutions for improvement. - Developing each team member, working to their strengths and addressing areas of weakness and providing them with constructive feedback
- Being flexible and easily adapting to changes as unforeseen events do happen throughout the engagement
- Focusing on adding value to client business and ensuring client satisfaction
Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Responsible for audit planning, execution & completion phases of the audit (IFRS & ISA), based in the PwC Johannesburg office in South Africa, in the TMT division.
- Responsible for the audit of the critical audit objectives including revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash & cash equivalents, goodwill, investments, operating expenses, property, plant, and equipment etc.
- Audit Regulatory/Compliance Risk and Company’s Act of South Africa.
- Responsible for coaching and on the job training of junior engagement
team members. - Liaising with other departments involved within PwC (Taxation, Service Delivery Centre, Audit Technical & Methodology, Accounting & Consulting Services).
- Responsible for the reviewing of the Annual Financial Statements.
- Reporting to management on weaknesses of internal control & control
deficiencies. - During my three years of articles, I worked as an Associate 1 in 2013, then promoted to Associate 2 in 2014, whereafter I was promoted to Senior Associate in 2015.
Education
Certificate in The Theory of Accountancy (CTA) -
University of Pretoria
South Africa12.2012
Postgraduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences (PGD) -
University of Pretoria
South Africa12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences -
University of Pretoria
South Africa12.2011
National Senior Certificate -
Cullinan Combined School
South Africa12.2008
Skills
Professional skills
- Training, and mentoring skills
- Oral and written communication
skills - Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-
solving skills - Dedicated to improvement
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and
diverse team environment - Professionalism, dependability,
integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude and loyalty - Ability to multitask and complete assignments within deadlines
- Strong organizational skill and
attention to detail - Diligent and organized
Technical Skills
- International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) - International Standard on
Auditing (ISA)
Digital Skills
- Microsoft Office & D365
- Google Docs
Accomplishments
- Obtained various "Gold Standard" and Almost Always" ratings at EY showing differentiating performance
- Obtained Golden Key International Honour Society through University of Pretoria
- Head of Academics and Dux Scholar during high school (2004-2008)
- SA colours for performing asrts (dancing)
- SAICA assessor
- Talent Committee member as well as Office manager (PwC)
- Serving on the parents & friends Committee at SunCoast Christian College
Industry experience
- Healthcare - Healius Limited, Aurora Healthcare, Integrated Mental HEalth & St Vincent's healthcare (incl. Aged care, private hospitals and shared services)
- Technology - Casa Technologies, Datacom, Oracle, Sage, Autodesk
- Media and Entertainment - Tabcorp, Warner Bros, Merlin & Macmillan
- Technology (South Africa) - Naspers Limited
Additional Information
Professional membership - Registered with the South African Institute of Charted Accountants (SAICA). Reg nr. 30656528
Timeline
Senior Manager
EY Oceania
01.2019 - Current
Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2013 - 12.2018
Certificate in The Theory of Accountancy (CTA) -
University of Pretoria
Postgraduate Diploma In Accounting Sciences (PGD) -
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences -
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate -
Cullinan Combined School
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