Experience

10x Advisory

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Transaction Advisory Services Consultant

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: • Performed analysis on quality of earnings, debt & debt like items, net working capital, cash flows and other supporting information required for the financial due diligence data book to be completed as per the scope of work (Buy Side) • Assisted with compiling diligence reports for the buy-side, specific to the scope of work • Performed analytical reviews and provided feedback and assisted with cash proof analysis • Performed detailed net working capital analysis, identifying adjustments, and calculating adjusted working capital • Performed detailed quality of earnings analysis, identifying adjustments, and calculating adjusted and complied EBITDA Bridges • Performing detailed analysis on net debt section, identifying adjustments and other considerations to the net debt calculations • Performing reconciliations, analysing, and restructuring data in using client preferred formatting • Corresponding with clients and taking minutes during meetings to which points were included in the diligence reports written • Lead calls with the client and target to obtain the information required to perform the FDD analysis and report • Coordinated and managed client expectations when on project without managers present • Assisted with business development strategies which included obtaining new client Show less



Makosi

• Business Consulting and Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Transactional Advisory Services Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  Advisory Consultant – PwC USA Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: • Performed analysis on quality of earnings, debt & debt like items, net working capital, cash flows and other supporting information required for the financial due diligence data book to be completed as per the scope of work (Buy & Sell Side) • Assisted with compiling diligence reports specific to the scope of work (Buy & Side side) for PE deals ranging from $3-$812 million. • Performed analytical reviews and provided feedback and assisted with cash proof analysis • Assisted with transaction findings, adjusted earnings, adjusted net debt and debt-like items, adjusted working capital analysis • Performed detailed net working capital analysis, identifying adjustments, and calculating adjusted working capital while on projects • Performed detailed quality of earnings analysis, identifying adjustments, and calculating adjusted and complied EBITDA Bridges • Performing detailed analysis on net debt section, identifying adjustments and other considerations to the net debt calculations • Performed cash flow analysis, forecasting and current trend analysis when on projects • Performing reconciliations, analysing, and restructuring data in using client preferred formatting • Corresponding with clients and taking minutes during meetings to which points were included in the diligence reports written • Coordinated and managed client expectations when on project without managers present • Managed teams and provide guidance and coaching in order to meet deadlines timeously and encourage individual upskilling for each team member • Took initiate for internal projects to enhance team spirt and reinforce the business culture in a positive manner. Show less



Bidtravel

• South Africa
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Financial Accountant for CWT Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: • Preparation of flash reports and monthly management accounts • Analysis of monthly trends reported on sales and expenses incurred • Assisted with company forecast for the next two quarters • Preparing and reconciling monthly balance sheet reconciliation reports • Reconciled and monitored sundry debtors and creditors accounts • Prepared monthly fixed assets registered calculations • Capturing invoices and processing payments • Capturing and posting of monthly and nonrecurring journals • Invoicing sundry debtors • Assisted with calculating and capturing of monthly international pricing • Co-ordinated with teams in several countries to reconcile international pricing variances noted • Prepared 5-year forecast budgets and assisted with budget planning across the group • Assisted with external interim audit procedures and internal audits performed Show less



TGS South Africa

• South Africa
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Supervisor

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Audit Supervisor Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: • Planning of audit and independent review engagements, including budget analysis • Understanding of client’s business, analysing their financial statements and trends to identify significant risks facing the client and assess its impact on Independent reviews performed. • Managerial responsibilities and staff supervision on audits and independent review engagement • Overall project management of the audit engagement in the absence of the engagement manager. • Managing both client and internal expectations during the audit engagement and independent reviews. • Reviewed client draft Annual Financial Statements and commenting on improved disclosures in order to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs. • Identifying weaknesses and other significant matters identified during the course of the audit engagement and raising management recommendation points to add value to the client business. • Assisting coaching and reviewing of audit work performed by junior team members • Providing support to teams working remotely and maintaining good professional relationships Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2020

  Senior Associate Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: • Planning of audit engagements including managerial responsibilities when required. • Understanding of client’s business, analysing their financial statements and monitoring economic conditions and trends to identify significant risks facing the client and assess its impact on the audit. • Supervision of up to 6 staff members on an audit engagement. • Prepared audit budgets and monitored these budgets throughout the audit engagement • Overall project management of the audit engagement in the absence of the engagement manager. • Managing both client and internal expectations during the audit engagement. • Reviewed client draft Annual Financial Statements and commenting on improved disclosures in order to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). • Raising Value Added improvements to management regarding efficiencies, control weaknesses and other significant matters identified during the course of the audit engagement. • Development advice, coaching and performance management of junior staff on audit teams. • Initial reviewing of audit work performed by junior team members. • Managing client audit deliverables which provided exposure to group audits and reporting to group & component auditors in various countries such as Netherlands, Dubai, Poland, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Republic of Mauritius, Singapore, Philippines to name a few. • Dispute resolution for disagreements between client and engagement team • Leading both internal and client meeting while building and maintaining good professional relationships Show less



PKF South Africa

• South Africa
• Accounting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Article Trainee

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

  Trainee Accountant Professional skills & Development obtained as a 1st year articles Clerk: • Prepared annual financial statements in accordance with the relevant accounting framework. • Drafted non-financial information in the annual financial statements report. • Assisted on external audits and was able to gain a good understanding of the various entities audited. • Performed test of controls and substantive testing for high risk items selected during an audit. • Evaluated and documented the risk of material misstatement at an overall financial statement level and at the account balance level by assertion. • Edited audit procedures and selected samples using interval, random and monetary value sampling methods. • Calculated income tax payable and completed tax returns for companies, trusts and individuals • Was able to identify critical factors in the economic, social, legislative, regulatory and political environment that impacts on business and financial decisions of the entities that I audited. • Applied project management techniques such as developing milestones, managing resources and meeting deadlines. • Attended stock counts for companies audited and documented findings. • Consulted with clients with regards to queries and resolved any issues noted. • Complied pre-audit documentations such as, working paper files and copies of prior year financials. • Attend the SAICA approved Freshers course for CaseWare training. Show less



BSN medical

• Germany
• Medical Device
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Graduate trainee

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  Operations Graduate – CIMA Career progression at BSN medical: • Assisted with conducting internal audits and compiling audit reports • Conducted work study and variance analysis, and liaised with the Production management on routine testing, problem investigation and development studies to ensures that quality aspects are reviewed, addressed and monitored • Assisted with year-end budgets and variance reports and simple journal entries • Assisted with co-ordinating, investigation into customer complaints and reporting findings. • Investigation of product/packaging/process related problems of existing products manufactured on site • Contributed towards cost optimization projects on existing products • Drawing up of product EAN/PDF information and assisted with product costing. Complied product specifications and sample files for marketing purposes • Amending and compiling documents in accordance with BSN processes as per the quality manual. • Overseeing of mini projects thus enhancing project management skills. Show less


University of KwaZulu-Natal
• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013