Fimanekeni Mweshiyolela Arnestu
Audit Supervisor
Windhoek
Summary
AUDIT SUPERVISOR Self-driven and results-oriented Certified Audit Supervisor with 6 years experience in accounting. A quick learner and able to work with minimum supervision. Detail-oriented and with strong research and problem-solving skills. A supervisor who strives to protect company assets to ensure profitability, accurate orders, and sales growth. Proven numerical reasoning and high level of proficiency with an ability to find viable creative solutions to complex problems. Effective in program/project implementation processes, with well- developed skills in coordinating various projects activities. Capable of working within a fast paced & challenging environment. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audit Supervisor
BDO Namibia
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Honors Degree in Accounting (NQF 8)
- To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the Client, together with the Partner
- Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings, time charged (WIP) and cash collections within the Firm’s criteria;
- Manage Human Resource recruitment, assignment, development, training and disciplinary actions for employees within your department, within the Firm’s criteria;
- Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep Client and Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience including preparation of budgets
- Manage assignments to ensure employee's are performing their tasks at hand accurately and within given budget as well as applying the
- Firms Quality and Risk Procedures;
- Delivery of high standard, technically correct products (Reports, AFS, Management Accounts, etc.) to the clients;
- Ensure that the billing / invoicing of the client is done upon completion of assignment (i.e.. at delivery of product) and collection of payment is received on agreed terms;
- Ensure that the Firm’s Quality Control procedures are adhered to including engagement quality compliance reviews, where applicable;
- Identify Quality, Risk and Technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partners, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters;
- Regularly assess and update programmes, policies and procedures to ensure that it is up to date and compliance with all regulatory and Firm requirements;
Trainee Accountant
BDO Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provide accounting support to operational managers by providing analysis and reports as required
- Compile, consolidate and conduct basic analysis of accounting and finance information
- Participate in accounting projects as an active team member
General Ledger Clerk
Woermann & Brock co
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Performing day-to-day reconciliation of the Cashbook to the bank statements
- Posting of balances to accurate accounts
- Importing daily balances to the banks in order to perform reconciliation
- Training new employees on reconciliation
- Updating daily bank balances for accounts
- Following up on difference identified on banks and differences identified on branches (stores) when certain amount are not reflecting on bank accounts
- Following up with banks on balance deposited by stores/shops but not reflecting on bank accounts
- Filling and maintaining cash sheets daily
- Printing out bank accounts every month end
Audit Supervisor
Aurora Registered Accountants and Auditors
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Be familiar with handling clients, resolving matters and develop a good relationship with them
- Planning the audit
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Perform audit procedures as prescribed by approved audit programs
- Physical verification of assets and/or stock (this may involve travelling and out-of-town stays)
- Document the fieldwork performed to meet the firm’s quality standards
- Self -Review audit documents and ensure they meet international standards and firm’s quality standards
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with all stakeholders
- Finalising audit files (clearing of review notes, issuing of reports, archiving)
- Produce management reports and consider audit points with the clients
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Review audit audit files/work of fellow colleague and/or juniors
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education
Audit Articles Completed -
BDO Namibia
2021
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (NQF 7) - Accounting Sciences
University of South Africa
2018 - 2023
Matriculated -
Gabriel Taapopi SecondarySchool
2011
Honors Degree in Accounting -
University of Namibia
01.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Problem Solving
- Team player
- Motivated
- Multi tasking
- Work well under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills
Expertise
Knowledge on accounting principles and standards
APT next Gen softwarev(auditing using APT)
CaseWare software (auditing and preparation of financial statement using CaseWare)
Qbfin
Well reserved in Microsoft Software Packages(Word, Excel, PowerPoint
References
Mrs Debbie Smit (Audit Partner)
Aurora Registered Accountants and Auditors
+264 81 269 1473
Ms. Priscilla Kamfer (Audit Supervisor)
BDO Chartered Accountants and Auditors
+264 815 913 007
Mrs. Elzette Ockhuizen (General Ledger Supervisor)
Woermann & Brock Co
+264 81 637 7141
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
Aurora Registered Accountants and Auditors
06.2022 - Current
Audit Supervisor
BDO Namibia
01.2021 - 03.2022
Trainee Accountant
BDO Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2018 - 01.2021
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (NQF 7) - Accounting Sciences
University of South Africa
2018 - 2023
General Ledger Clerk
Woermann & Brock co
02.2016 - 12.2017
Honors Degree in Accounting -
University of Namibia
01.2012 - 12.2015
Audit Articles Completed -
BDO Namibia
Matriculated -
Gabriel Taapopi SecondarySchool
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