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Work History
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Skills
Certification
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Sinothabo Lorraine Dube CA (Zimbabwe)

Perth,WA

Summary

Experienced auditor with strong attention to detail and a track record of successfully completing complex audit projects. Skilled in all aspects of the audit process, from initial planning and risk assessment to fieldwork and final reporting. Committed to accuracy in reporting and compliance with regulations. Prioritizes mentoring junior audit staff to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit supervisor

Armada Audit Services
Australia
12.2023 - Current
  • Planning, execution and completing audits
  • Main industries audited are Construction, Local government, Trusts
  • Man areas audited are revenue, impairment, going concern, business combinations
  • Coaching and supervision of up to 2 staff on an audit
  • Preparation of audit reports for submission to clients
  • Review consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with AASB for both separate and group companies

Finance consultant (part time)

Radar Properties
Zimbabwe
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Tax compliance health checks
  • Providing financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices
  • Establishing and maintaining an effective Control environment and enterprise risk management system
  • Assisting with developing and executing the entity’s long-term strategic plans and forecasts
  • Budgeting - preparing budgets, financial analyses, models, and management reports
  • Financial statements – preparation, review and consolidation of group financial results in compliance with IFRS, and any other applicable guidance
  • Assist in internal audit on companies within the group

Audit senior

SA Professional Services (SAPRO)
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • External audit services to entities in the United States of America
  • Main industry focus is financial services being investment companies and private equity
  • Responsibilities included planning procedures, substantive testing, concluding procedures and review of financial statements

Audit supervisor / Senior in Charge

Deloitte Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Involved in statutory audits of Manufacturing companies and Hotel and Hospitality (listed companies)
  • Coaching and supervision of up to 5 staff on an audit
  • Planning and review of audits
  • Preparing and review of audit budgets
  • Preparation of audit reports for submission to clients
  • Review statutory financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS for both separate and group companies

Audit Senior (completed 3 years articles)

Grant Thornton Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Involved in statutory audits across various industries namely; Manufacturing, Transport, Media, Pension funds, Education and Not for profit organisations
  • Coaching and supervision of up to 3 staff on an audit
  • Planning, fieldwork and review of audits
  • Preparing of audit budgets
  • Preparation of audit reports for submission to clients
  • Review statutory financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS
  • Involved in tax review engagements

Junior accountant

Grant Thornton South Africa
South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Compilation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs
  • Maintenance of general ledgers up to trial balance
  • Computation of VAT, corporate tax and employees’ tax

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

University of South Africa in conjunction with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
01.2017

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -

University of South Africa
01.2014

Skills

Financial Statement Auditing

Audit Planning and Execution

Attention to detail and accuracy

Employee Supervision

Certification

Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe)

Admitted into the Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe (ICAZ) (2023)

Locationpreference

Western Australia

Resides

Perth, Western Australia

Key Clients

  • African Sun Limited, Hotel and Tourism with companies in Property management and Transport industries., Turnover: +- USD32 million, Auditor-in-charge of the statutory audit, 5, Supervision of up to 5 staff on an audit, Planning and review of audits. Responsible for the planning at group level., Responsible for the audit of the critical audit sections being revenue, journals, business combinations, going concern and providing guidance on all other technical issues., Responsible for the consolidation of four group companies including one foreign controlled entity., Responsible for coaching junior engagement team members., Liaising with other departments involved within Deloitte (Tax, Information Risk Management Services)., Responsible for the drafting of the Annual Financial Statements., Reporting to management on material weaknesses of internal control., Drafting a report to the audit committee
  • United Refineries Limited, Manufacture of oil, soap, Turnover: +-USD2 million, Auditor-in-charge of the statutory audit, 4, Planning and review of audits., Responsible for the audit of the critical audit sections being inventory, journals, property, plant and equipment and providing guidance on all other technical issues., Responsible for coaching junior engagement team members., Liaising with other departments involved within Deloitte (Tax, Information Risk Management Services)., Responsible for the drafting of the Annual Financial Statements., Reporting to management on material weaknesses of internal control.
  • Tongaat Hullet Group, Largest sugar cane farming, sugar/ethanol processing company in Zimbabwe, Turnover: +-USD100 million, Audit senior, 5, Senior in charge on one of the companies within the group. In this company, I audited performed planning, review and concluding the engagement., I was also involved in coaching junior team members and review of working papers., Responsible for the audit of the critical audit sections at group level being inventory controls testing (design and effectiveness, operating effectiveness of controls and substantive testing)., Responsible for the consolidation of 6 group companies including one foreign controlled entity (both historic and hyperinflation financial statements)., Responsible for coaching junior engagement team members.

Personal Information

Nationality: Zimbabwean

References

  • Ngonidzashe Madembo, Manager, Deloitte Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, nmadembo@deloitte.co.zw, +263 778 831 934
  • Onessious Mabuya, Partner, Grant Thornton Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, Onessious.mabuya@zw.gt.com, +263 772 841 022
  • Ria Schoeman, Manager, SAPRO, South Africa, Ria.schoeman@sapro.com

Timeline

Audit supervisor

Armada Audit Services
12.2023 - Current

Finance consultant (part time)

Radar Properties
05.2023 - 11.2023

Audit senior

SA Professional Services (SAPRO)
01.2022 - 04.2023

Audit supervisor / Senior in Charge

Deloitte Zimbabwe
02.2020 - 12.2021

Audit Senior (completed 3 years articles)

Grant Thornton Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 12.2019

Junior accountant

Grant Thornton South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2014

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

University of South Africa in conjunction with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences -

University of South Africa
Sinothabo Lorraine Dube CA (Zimbabwe)