Miniqué Ellis CA(SA)

I am a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with over 9 years of experience in the finance industry. My career began in 2016 after completing a B.Compt in Financial Accounting in 2015. Despite financial challenges early on, I demonstrated resilience and adaptability by pursuing part-time studies while working full-time.
I initially joined Bremer Investments, gaining valuable exposure to finance and business operations. In 2019, I transitioned into audit when I began my SAICA articles at Mazars (now Forvis Mazars) , successfully balancing work and studies. I graduated in March 2023, passed the ITC and APC exams in 2023, and achieved SAICA accreditation in April 2024—a milestone that reflects perseverance and commitment to long-term goals.
While most of my experience lies in audit, my passion is rooted in finance and business. I am hardworking, thrive in challenging situations, and excel in collaborative environments. I take pride in delivering high-quality work and consistently aim to add value through accuracy and professionalism.

Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with 9 years of progressive experience in accounting and auditing. Currently serving as Audit Manager at Forvis Mazars, leading diverse teams across high-profile engagements including JSE and ASX-listed groups.

Known for delivering high-quality audits, fostering strong client relationships, and driving operational excellence across both public and private sectors.

Audit Supervisor and Audit Manager

Mazars | Jan 2023 – Present

Led audit engagements for clients across various industries and countries, ensuring

compliance with regulatory standards.

Managed teams ranging between 5 -10 juniors and coordinated audit planning,

execution, and reporting within reporting deadlines.

Ensured audit quality by being involved and assisting teams to meet regulatory

requirements.

Reviewing work performed by junior team members.

Reviewing annual financial statements (separate and consolidated).

Assisting with complex accounting transactions and related research on new or

unknown transactions entered by clients to ensure compliance with IFRS.

Client management and billings as well as monthly debtor management.

Preparing project budgets and ensuring projects are completed within budget,

negotiating overruns when and where necessary.

Monthly performance reviews and discussions for juniors worked with during that

period.

Planning of resources and managing multiple experts and non-audit staff as part of

the audit team to ensure deadlines are met.

Monthly review of juniors’ SAICA learning outcome reviews and Bi-Annual evaluation

of SAICA Professional Development Summaries.

Presenting of training material as and when required to various groups of trainees.

SAICA Audit Trainee

Mazars | Feb 2019 – Dec 2022

Worked as a trusted team member on various engagements on a variety of clients

Completing audit procedures, performing planning, evaluating evidence, applying

critical thinking on complex IFRS transactions.

Performed Income and VAT related test work and tax procedures such as

recalculations and inspection of VAT returns to ensure compliance.

Performed payroll test work and related payroll tax compliance test work.

Served as Auditor in Charge during final years of articles, demonstrating leadership

capabilities.

Participated in public sector secondments with the Auditor General, auditing

municipalities.Junior Accountant

Bremer Investments | Sep 2016 – 2018

Managed financial functions for group companies

Calculation and preparation of VAT and provisional income tax calculations and

returns.

Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.

Preparation of payments and loading payments for approval.

Preparation of monthly journals and other accounting processing duties.

Assisting with ad Hoc CIPC and Companies Act compliance related tasks such as

submission of annual returns, filling of director changes ect.

Chartered Accountant (SA) – SAICA Accreditation (Apr 2024)

Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) – SAICA (Dec 2023)

Initial Test of Competence (ITC) – SAICA (Jun 2023)

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences – UNISA (2022–2023)

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences – UNISA (2021–2022)

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences – UNISA (2017–2020)

Matric Jim Fouche High School (2014)