Maranyane Marumo
Gaborone
Summary
Results-driven Senior Audit Assistant at Grant Thornton with a strong focus on internal auditing and compliance. Demonstrated analytical thinking and effective communication skills to enhance audit processes, leading to improved internal controls. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and delivering clear, impactful audit reports that drive organizational improvements.
Detail-oriented audit professional with extensive experience in utilizing advanced software tools, including IDEA for data analysis and Voyager for identifying financial statement risks. Proven ability to link risks to established processes and internal controls, ensuring comprehensive audit methodology. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, contributing to high-quality work and team success. Committed to leveraging expertise to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR AUDIT ASSISTANT
Grant Thornton
Gaborone
08.2023 - Current
- Participate in planning sessions to determine the scope and objectives of the audit, and help identify key risks and areas for review.
- Execute audit procedures under the supervision of senior auditors and managers. This involved examining financial records, testing internal controls, and gathering evidence to support findings.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks, as well as identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.
- Prepare detailed work papers documenting audit procedures performed, findings and conclusions reached.
- Ensure work papers are accurate, organized, and compliant with audit standards.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses. Ensure reports are clear, concise, and aligned with audit objectives.
- Review the work of the junior audit assistants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit standards. Provide feedback and guidance to support their development.
- Currently specializing in: Real Estate and Asset Wealth Management.
AUDIT ASSISTANT
Grant Thornton
Gaborone
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Execute appropriate audit work relevant to the assertion identified on material cycles.
- Gather audit evidence on tasks assigned through inspection, observation, and confirmations.
- Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, and operating practices.
- Carry out audit assignments and investigations as directed by audit.
- Attend the stock counts, observe the process, and collate the necessary work papers.
- Follow up external confirmations from the parties and document the process followed.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
JOB MARKET PTY Ltd.
Gaborone
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries.
- Preparing statutory accounts.
- Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct.
- Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
- Recording and filing cash transactions.
- Invoice processing and filing.
- Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve.
- Bank reconciliation.
Education
BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS -
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone06-2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCES MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING
University Of Botswana
Gaborone10.2016
Skills
- Compliance to professional code of ethics
- Internal auditing
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Decisiveness
- Assertiveness
- Results oriented
- Performance driven
- Communication
- Influence
- Impact
- Service oriented
- Client focus
- Team work
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Personal Mastery
References
References available on Request
Timeline
SENIOR AUDIT ASSISTANT
Grant Thornton
08.2023 - Current
AUDIT ASSISTANT
Grant Thornton
08.2020 - 08.2023
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
JOB MARKET PTY Ltd.
05.2018 - 07.2020
BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS -
Botswana Accountancy College
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCES MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING
University Of Botswana
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