Senior Audit & Assurance Associate

I progressed through audit articles in PwC South Africa's Financial Services practice, delivering audit work in PwC offices, at client sites and through remote international engagement teams. I work across banking, investment banking, insurance, medical schemes and pension funds, including listed-entity exposure.

My responsibilities include audit planning, risk assessment, substantive and analytical procedures, control-related testing, financial statement audit work and preparation of review-ready working papers. I communicate directly with client finance personnel, manage competing priorities, track audit evidence to resolution and maintain a quality-focused approach.

Since Nov 2025, I have supported PwC Ireland engagements fully remotely, including Allied Irish Banks Ltd and insurance clients. I coordinate requests and deliverables across dispersed teams, own assigned audit areas, provide status updates, escalate issues appropriately and support junior team members with practical guidance.

Processed customer payments, prepared quotations, ordered stock and completed administrative activities in a retail optical environment.

Resolved client queries and complaints while providing customer-focused service and supporting daily operations.

Supported children from infancy through age 12 in daycare and aftercare settings. Facilitated educational activities, supervised wellbeing and communicated with parents.

Developed practical skills in care, communication, organisation and responsible supervision.

Built and maintained client relationships as a qualified nail technician in a service-focused small business environment.

Supported stock ordering and purchasing while delivering client service and managing day-to-day responsibilities.

SAICA-accredited postgraduate programme focused on advanced accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting.

Undergraduate degree covering financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting.

Subjects included Accounting, Mathematics, Languages, Tourism, Business Studies, Life Orientation and Additional Mathematics.