Trupti Mhlanga

I am an adept Chartered Accountant (CA) SA who obtained her training contract from Deloitte. Currently a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) candidate studying towards the one CIA/CA challenge exam upon passing which will I will be awarded the designation Certified Internal Auditor through the Global Institute of Internal Auditors. I have work exposure in Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, SOX controls testing, Financial Manager and External Audit roles. I have a well-rounded skill set that will allow me to be the best candidate for Finance, Internal audit and Controls testing within listed entities roles.  

I work well independently as well as in a team and I thrive when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am also highly capable of working with stakeholders at different levels within the entity being lower, middle, senior and executive levels. I am a well-rounded individual that has worked in first line, second line and third line of defense roles. The different environments in Internal Audit, SOX and Financial Governance and Control trained me up to be able to thrive in controls, policies and regulatory frameworks. I am a graduate of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University with Honours in Accounting Degree which is higher than a Bachelor’s Degree. I am also a qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) a foreign qualification well recognized in line with ACCA/CPA/CIMA.I am a Zimbabwean National keen on relocating to Canada for career growth and to be close to family. Given my qualifications I do qualify to apply for the Internationally qualified Accountants Canada PR through Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).

My previous roles enabled me to strengthen my capabilities in decision-making and project management, including keen attention to detail and accuracy. I am also resilient, learn quickly on the job as I am accustomed to different environments and versatile

I have back-to-back internal audit process and SOX controls testing experience from assessing adequacy and effectiveness of controls to reporting. I have performed risk assessments thereby defining the audit universe and I have also prepared internal audit plans usually a 3-year cycle. I have in-depth knowledge in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes. I have prepared Internal Audit Reports as well as presentations to be included in the Audit and Risk Committee and BOARD packs. I have sat in Audit and Risk Committee meetings representing the Internal Audit Function. 

I have back-to-back finance process experience from capturing transactions to maintaining the Trial Balance thereby each line item for example capturing invoices, preparing bank statement reconciliations etc. I have also been in charging of managing finance teams to achieve several projects and given deadlines. I have experience in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements. I was also key in providing commentary on month to month/year to year movements on the presented financials as well as budgeted amounts against forecast and actuals.

Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)