I am Thato Lucky Vanessa Ramatlape, currently working as an Audit Senior at MGIRAS in collaboration with Altitude Business Advisory and Sondlo Chattered Accountants. I am pursuing a Masters in International Accounting at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on Sustainability Reporting in the Construction Industry. I am excited to bring my auditing, accounting, and process-improvement experience to a dynamic team and contribute value through rigorous analysis and practical insights. My SAICA articles experience includes supervising for A2AKOPANO contracted to the Auditor General for MFMA and PFMA audits, and a portion of my articles at EY as an Audit Senior in the financial services division. I have worked across a range of industries, leading engagements, mentoring junior staff, and delivering quality reports. I am passionate about sustainability, governance, and robust financial management, and I look forward to applying my skills in a new challenge.

Thato Lucky Vanessa Ramatlape

I am Thato Lucky Vanessa Ramatlape, currently working as an Audit Senior at MGIRAS in collaboration with Altitude Business Advisory and Sondlo Chattered Accountants. I am pursuing a Masters in International Accounting at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on Sustainability Reporting in the Construction Industry. I am excited to bring my auditing, accounting, and process-improvement experience to a dynamic team and contribute value through rigorous analysis and practical insights. My SAICA articles experience includes supervising for A2AKOPANO contracted to the Auditor General for MFMA and PFMA audits, and a portion of my articles at EY as an Audit Senior in the financial services division. I have worked across a range of industries, leading engagements, mentoring junior staff, and delivering quality reports. I am passionate about sustainability, governance, and robust financial management, and I look forward to applying my skills in a new challenge.

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I am Thato Lucky Vanessa Ramatlape, currently working as an Audit Senior at MGIRAS in collaboration with Altitude Business Advisory and Sondlo Chattered Accountants. I am pursuing a Masters in International Accounting at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on Sustainability Reporting in the Construction Industry. I am excited to bring my auditing, accounting, and process-improvement experience to a dynamic team and contribute value through rigorous analysis and practical insights.

My SAICA articles experience includes supervising for A2AKOPANO contracted to the Auditor General for MFMA and PFMA audits, and a portion of my articles at EY as an Audit Senior in the financial services division. I have worked across a range of industries, leading engagements, mentoring junior staff, and delivering quality reports. I am passionate about sustainability, governance, and robust financial management, and I look forward to applying my skills in a new challenge.

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Work Experience

Audit Senior at MGIRAS (in collaboration with Altitude Business Advisory and Sondlo Chattered Accountants)
June 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in the execution phase of the audit including employee costs, accounts payable, provisions (untaken leave, gratuity, performance bonus), operating expenditure, consequence management, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and supply chain management/compliance; BBBEE procurement compliance. Assisted with the reporting phase by reviewing disclosure notes and raising findings on execution work performed. Liaised with the client and engagement manager; strong time management. Clients served include Medical Supplies Depot, Department of Health, and Public Protector South Africa. Also involved in Forensic Audit activities on the UIF and related engagement work including fund transfers and asset management compliance.
Supervisor at A2AKOPANO
October 5, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Led audit engagements from planning to completion for a diverse client base; performed HR Focus using IFRS for SMEs; liaised with client and management; supervised junior and senior article clerks; reviewed timesheets and work performed; executed audit work when subcontracted to the Auditor General for clients such as SASSA, City of Tshwane, Transnet and SANParks.
SAICA Article Clerk - Audit Senior at EY
January 2, 2018 - March 24, 2020
Audit of Barclays Africa Group Limited using IFRS; managed external audit engagements from planning to completion for various clients; contributed to planning for Momentum Health and Insurance; documented process descriptions and internal control understanding for Nedbank CIB; liaised with client and management; attended audit methodology trainings; contributed to audits for Siyanda Investments (Anglo American subsidiary) focusing on Trade Receivables, Trade Payables, and CIPC compliance.

Education

Masters in International Accounting at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Honors in Accounting Science at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bridging certificate in the Theory of Accounting at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
BCom Accounting Degree at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

APT Board Course
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
SAICA ITC
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
SAICA Articles
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction