Ndigwana Elizabeth Valentia Mukapuli
Windhoek
Summary
I am a young professional aspiring Chartered Accountant with completed audit articles and in the process of completing my final board exam. Motivated Accountant/ Auditor proficient in MS Office and accounting software. Bringing years of hands-on experience managing payroll functions and maintaining accounts payables. Independent and self-motivated team player possessing outstanding mathematics and analytical abilities.
Furthermore, I have had a range of exposure to working in different sectors in the audit environment such as pension funds, investments, construction manufacturing, property, tourism and retail, amongst others. I have also worked in the fishing sector in my previous role as a finance and statistics administrators. Skilled in optimizing workplace coordination to ensure compliance with the law and regulatory requirements in the financial sector.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Supervisor
Stier Vente Associates
Windhoek
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in the preparation of financial statements and related notes, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Developed audit procedures to test internal control systems and review transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed accounting records, including journal entries and general ledgers, to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to audit trainees regarding technical issues encountered during the course of their work.
- Performed detailed analysis of financial information, such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Identified potential areas of risk or non-compliance with regulations and standards.Supervises Audit Clerks and transferring skills
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
- Prepared written reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations for corrective action plans.
- Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope
- Prepared and evaluated annual financial statements for clients
- Evaluated budgets and client cashflows and recommended suitable improvements
- Performed VAT reconciliations between client records and NAMRA
- Prepared Income Tax computations and reconciliations between client records and NAMRA.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Trainee Accountant and Auditor
Stier Vente Associates
Windhoek
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies in data.
- Prepared journal entries, general ledgers and bank reconciliations.
- Complied with IFRS and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Audited payroll department to verify impartiality on employee compensation and benefits.
- Formed multidisciplinary audit team at planning stage to deliver quality audits.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Inspected accounting books and systems for efficiency.
- Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
- Provided guidance on improving internal controls over business processes.
- Reconciled client accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Finance and Statistics Administrator
Seaflower Group Of Companies
Luderitz
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Processed invoices and payments for accounts receivable, including cash receipts.
- Maintained customer account information in database systems.
- Assisted with month-end closing process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
- Analyzed discrepancies between general ledger accounts and provided explanations for variances.
- Reconciled monthly revenue reports against the general ledger.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Participated in ad hoc projects related to revenue cycle operations as requested by management.
- Prepared audit schedules related to revenue cycle activities for external auditors' review.
- Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
- Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
- Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances
- Updated daily transaction records to assist financial administration
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of debtors records and completed data entry tasks related to debtors accounts
- Supported accountant with reconciliations and compiling reports for management to review
- Was responsible for keeping records of fishing quotas granted by Ministry of fisheries
- Responsible for the application of fishing licenses and reconciling monthly catches and by-catches.
Accounting and Finance Tutor
Rhodes University
South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted students with textbook problems to enhance understanding and independently find answers
- Generated discussion questions to stimulate topic conversations between students
- Organized, planned and delivered workshops to help students prosper in accounting classes
- Used various techniques to assess needs of individual students and extensive interpersonal training to assist students with core concepts in introductory financial and managerial accounting.
Economics Tutor
Rhodes University
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Accounting Intern
Seaflower Group of Companies
Luderitz
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries
- Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
- Pitched in to help manager with special projects
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
Applied Professional Test of Competence - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia
Windhoek 01.2024
ICAN Namibian Tax Course -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia
Windhoek08-2023
Initial Test of Competence (Board 1) - Chartered Accountancy
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Namibia
Windhoek06-2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
Milpark Education
South Africa (Online-distance)04-2023
Online Short Programme in Advanced Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
Milpark Education
South Africa -Online (distance)07-2021
Bachelors of Commerce-Economics And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa04-2020
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Li Po Chun United World College
Hong Kong, SAR08-2016
Junior Senior Certificate -
Luderitz Junior Secondary School
Luderitz, Namibia01-2012
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of International Accounting laws such as IFRS, GAAP and NAC001
- Well versed in Namibian and South African tax laws
- Computer Literate and Knowledge of SAP, XERO, PASTEL, etc
- Quality Assurance
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Control
Accomplishments
- ICAN Tax Course
- Initial Test of Competence (ICAN)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Rhodes University, 2019: Bachelors of Commerce obtained with Distinction in Economics
- 2019: Allan Gray Achievement Award 1st Place for third year & Dean's Merit List
- 2018: Rhodes Investec Award for Academic Excellence in Commerce & Dean's Merit List
Criminal Record
None
Driver License
Code B
Personal Information Details
Luderitz, Namibian, 01/12/97
Id Number
97011200231
Languages Proficiency
- English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Afrikaans, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
References
- Mr Blessing Jacob, Audit Partner, Stier Vente Associates, bjacob@svanam.com, 0814487901
- Ms. Rejoice Goagoses, Audit Supervisor, Stier Vente Associates, rgoagoses@svanam.com, 0818734493
- Mr Paulus Ngalangi, GM: Finance, Seaflower Group of companies, 0811492553
- Mr Risto Daniel, Cost and Financial Accountant, Seaflower Group of Companies, ristod@seaflower.com.na, 0811221431
- Mr. Mario Hockly, Accounting 2 Lecturer, Department of Accounting, m.hockly@ru.ac.za, (046) 603 8208
- Ms. Nqobile Nzimande, Lecture Assistant/ Tutor Coordinator (Economics 2), Economics Department, nzimandenqo@gmail.com, 0611481581
Volunteer Experience
- Junior Deputy Mayor of Luderitz 2014
- Head Girl at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School
- Volunteering and working with the elderly and mentally challenged people at Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
Stier Vente Associates
01.2024 - Current
Trainee Accountant and Auditor
Stier Vente Associates
01.2021 - 12.2023
Finance and Statistics Administrator
Seaflower Group Of Companies
12.2019 - 12.2020
Accounting and Finance Tutor
Rhodes University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Economics Tutor
Rhodes University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Accounting Intern
Seaflower Group of Companies
01.2017 - 01.2019
Applied Professional Test of Competence - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia
ICAN Namibian Tax Course -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia
Initial Test of Competence (Board 1) - Chartered Accountancy
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Namibia
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
Milpark Education
Online Short Programme in Advanced Accounting - Chartered Accountancy
Milpark Education
Bachelors of Commerce-Economics And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Rhodes University
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Li Po Chun United World College
Junior Senior Certificate -
Luderitz Junior Secondary School
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