Liisa Iita
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in IFRS proficiency, audit process efficiency, and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a strong ability to streamline audit processes and ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards. Adept at resolving conflicts effectively, contributing to a harmonious and productive work environment. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and maintain high standards of financial integrity.
Offering strong blend of analytical thinking, keen organisational skills, and ability to work collaboratively within teams. Knowledgeable about financial principles and auditing processes, with hands-on experience in data analysis and report preparation. Ready to use and develop attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills in accounting and finance role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1975
1975
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant audit manager
MacIntyre Hudson Association (MHA)
Cardiff, United Kingdom
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Design audit approaches, conduct field audit engagements, supervise audit teams, and prepare financial statements and report.
- Participate in the completion of client annual reports and interact with clients to discuss field audit issue.
- Drawing up of budget before audits are commenced, monitors and ensure that actual hours are within the budget.
- Participate in pre-audit planning for audit engagements.
- Participated in annual planning activities, contributing significantly to organisational goals.
- Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control, and conduct audit tests.
- Utilise specialised audit software to develop audit work papers and perform tracking and forecasting for audit engagements.
- Managed junior auditors for improved team performance.
Chief Auditor -Quality Assurance
Office of the Auditor General
Windhoek, Namibia
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Review of completed audit files both from internal and outsourced and provide recommendations to the Auditor General.
- Ensure all audits have followed internal auditing standards (ISAs) to achieve the best audit quality.
- Giving assurance to the Auditor General whether the audit opinion he has signed were appropriate in circumastances.
Trainee Auditor/Audit Article Clerk
Wright Registered Accountants and Auditors
Windhoek, Namibia
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported the technical review of audit files before they are reviewed by the audit managers/partners.
- Worked closely with the scheduling team internally and communicate any constraints.
- Strengthened internal controls through thorough analysis of financial transactions and provided recommendations.
- Reviewed audit files and provided recommendations and produced management letters and audit reports.
- Ensured financial accuracy by carrying out detailed audits.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Trainee Accountant/Audit article clerk
Deloitte & Touche
Widhoek, Namibia
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Carried out audits from planning to reporting.
- Attended cash counts as at year end to ensure cash at hand disclosed at year end existed and was correctly valued.
- Assist senior trainee accountants in compiling audit findings and management letters.
Chief Auditor- Quality Assurance
Office of the Auditor General
Windhoek, Namibia
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Review of completed audit files both from internal and outsourced and provide recommendations to the Auditor General.
- Ensure all audits have followed internal auditing standards (ISAs) to achieve the best audit quality.
- Giving assurance to the Auditor General whether the audit opinion he has signed were appropriate in circumastances.
Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
Windhoek, Namibia
09.2008 - 08.2019
- Planning and auditing of Local Authorities, Regional Councils and some parastatals to ensure public funds have been carried out as per the approved instructions and funds have been used as per International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
- Trained and coached junior auditors.
Education
Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting and Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 02/2013 - 10/2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Polytechic of Namibia/Namibia University of Scien
Windhoek 02.2003 - 04.2008
Skills
- IFRS proficiency
- Audit process efficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Time efficiency
- Financial acumen
- Statutory compliance
- Computer literacy
- Account reconciliation processes
- Time management and planning
- Detail oriented
Timeline
Assistant audit manager
MacIntyre Hudson Association (MHA)
10.2024 - 11.2024
Chief Auditor -Quality Assurance
Office of the Auditor General
02.2024 - 09.2024
Trainee Auditor/Audit Article Clerk
Wright Registered Accountants and Auditors
10.2022 - 01.2024
Trainee Accountant/Audit article clerk
Deloitte & Touche
02.2021 - 09.2022
Chief Auditor- Quality Assurance
Office of the Auditor General
09.2018 - 01.2021
Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
09.2008 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Polytechic of Namibia/Namibia University of Scien
02.2003 - 04.2008
Chartered Certified Accountant - Accounting and Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
02/2013 - 10/2018
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