Roles: • Developing and implementing the overall audit strategy, considering organizational objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements. • Planning and coordinating audit engagements, including scoping, determining objectives, and allocating resources. • Conducting risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance and develop appropriate audit plans to address those risks. • Establishing timelines and milestones for audit engagements, ensuring that audits are conducted within planned timeframes. • Allocating resources effectively to ensure that audit engagements are adequately staffed and resourced. • Assigning roles and responsibilities to audit team members, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their tasks. • Coordinating and communicating with other departments or teams involved in the audit process, such as the internal audit team, external auditors, or compliance officers. • Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the audit function to ensure consistency and quality in audit processes. • Providing leadership and guidance to the audit team throughout the audit process. • Supervising and reviewing the work of audit team members to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. • Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing among team members. • Mentoring and developing audit team members, providing feedback, coaching, and training to enhance their skills and professional growth. • Acting as a liaison between the audit team and senior management, communicating audit findings, recommendations, and progress reports. • Monitoring and evaluating the progress and quality of audit engagements against established objectives and standards. • Reviewing and analyzing audit findings and recommendations to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational goals. • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and auditing standards during the audit process. • Implementing and monitoring corrective actions and follow-up procedures to address identified deficiencies or control weaknesses.

Roles: • Assist in analyzing financial data, including revenue, expenses, and costs, to identify trends, patterns, and insights. • Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings to management. • Collaborating with the management accounting team to prepare budgets and forecasts for the organization. • Assisting in gathering data, verifying accuracy, and updating budgeting models. • Monitoring actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis. • Supporting the management accounting team in analyzing costs and cost drivers across different business functions or projects. • Helping in identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, or efficiency enhancements. • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other financial information. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and other departments, to gather data, analyze information, and provide financial insights. • Communicating effectively with stakeholders, including management, to present financial analysis and recommendations.

The Master of Project Management course is a comprehensive program that provided me with advanced training in the principles, methodologies, and best practices of project management. The curriculum covers core areas such as project planning, scheduling, resource management, risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project monitoring and control. It helped me to develop a deep understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and project management frameworks like Agile and Waterfall gaining expertise in using project management software and tools to plan, execute, and monitor complex projects. As students we always participated in hands-on project simulation exercises and case studies to apply project management concepts in real-world scenarios. The programme honed my leadership, communication, and decision-making skills which are essential for effective project management. Additionally I learned to navigate the unique challenges of project management, such as scope creep, budgetary constraints, and stakeholder management whilst I also developed a strategic mindset to align project objectives with organizational goals and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honors Degree is a rigorous four-year undergraduate program with a specialized focus on accounting theory, principles, and practices with a comprehensive curriculum covering financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance. Through this course I gained in-depth understanding of accounting standards, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing financial reporting and developed proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. I learned to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex accounting issues.