Rumeezah Ismail

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Audit Manager with extensive experience in planning, executing, and finalizing audits across diverse industries including Financial Services, Retail, and Construction. Proven track record in managing audit teams, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs, and maintaining strong client relationships. Skilled in tax calculations, financial statement preparation, and providing high-quality auditing advice to support business objectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

AUDIT MANAGER
02/2024 - Present
TGS/RODL , Bedfordview
Reviewing of completed files from trainees- final review before partner review
Worked directly for partners
Controlled audit budgets and planned staff
Managed debtor follow ups and invoicing
Created engagement letters and maintained client relationships
Managed audits and teams ensuring audit quality
Prepared and evaluated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and/or IFRS for SMEs
Computed company tax calculations and re-performed withholding taxes
Provided guidance and support to all trainees
Anticipated client issues and responded effectively
Maintained strong client relationships
Consistently provided the highest standard of auditing advice and exceptional client service
Actively involved in performance management, feedback, discipline, and improvement plans
Served as Peer Mentor, guiding and motivating trainees
Exposed to Financial Services, Retail, Marketing, Gambling, Consulting, Construction, and Freight industries
Performed audits on trusts, group companies, first-year trading companies
Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level
AUDIT MANAGER
02/2022 - 11/2023
TUFFIAS SANDBERG
Conducted planning and finalisation for audits
Completed entire audits independently
Drafted financial statements
Performed tax returns for companies and individuals
Worked directly for partners
Controlled audit budgets
Managed audits and teams ensuring audit quality
Prepared and evaluated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and/or IFRS for SMEs
Computed company tax calculations and re-performed withholding taxes
Prepared tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts
Provided guidance and support to all trainees
Anticipated client issues and responded effectively
Maintained strong client relationships
Consistently provided the highest standard of auditing advice and exceptional client service
Actively involved in performance management, feedback, discipline, and improvement plans
Served as Peer Mentor, guiding and motivating trainees
Exposed to Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, Security, Consulting, Construction, and Freight industries
Performed audits on trusts, group companies (consolidations), first-year trading companies
Experienced with Property, Plant and Equipment, Investment Property, Investments in group companies, Loans, Other financial liabilities, Inventory, Trade receivables, Cash and cash equivalents, Capital, reserves and statutory, Taxes and levies, Trade payables, Revenue – trading, Revenue – Investment and finance, Other income, Employee costs, General expenses, Finance costs, Related parties, Commitments and contingencies, Opening balances, Accounting records and financial statement preparation
Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level
Senior audit clerk
02/2021 - 01/2022
Tuffias Sandberg
Conducted planning and finalisation for audits
Completed entire audits independently
Drafted financial statements
Performed tax returns for companies and individuals
Worked directly for partners
Managed entire audits and teams
Reviewed audit work done by team members
Exposed to Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, Security, Consulting, Construction, and Freight industries
Performed audits on trusts, group companies (consolidations), first-year trading companies
Experienced with Property, Plant and Equipment, Investment Property, Investments in group companies, Loans, Other financial liabilities, Inventory, Trade receivables, Cash and cash equivalents, Capital, reserves and statutory, Taxes and levies, Trade payables, Revenue – trading, Revenue – Investment and finance, Other income, Employee costs, General expenses, Finance costs, Related parties, Commitments and contingencies, Opening balances, Accounting records and financial statement preparation
Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level
Intermediate audit clerk
02/2020 - 01/2021
Tuffias Sandberg
Performed tax returns for companies and individuals
Conducted planning for audits towards year-end
Completed entire audits independently
Drafted financial statements
Performed submissions for companies for TERS
Cast, transferred, and called financials manually drafted
Worked for managers
Assisted Junior clerks with audits and enquiries
Junior audit clerk
02/2019 - 02/2020
Tuffias Sandberg
Performed tax returns for companies and individuals
Drafted financial statements
Cast, transferred, and called financials manually drafted
Worked for managers

EDUCATION

Matric
01/2013
Lenasia Muslim School
Bachelor of Accounting
01/2015
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accounting
01/2016
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Accounting
01/2017
University of Johannesburg
21 Day Mental Health Challenge
01/2020
Zaid Ismail
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science Level 2
01/2021
University of South Africa

SKILLS