Financial Analyst Accounting

THOMAS PAUL MARSHAL

Address: P O Box ******, Gaborone, Botswana

Contact: +267-****-****

E-mail: **************@*******.***

Education

CANDIDATE FOR THE CFA (CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST)

● Currently pursuing the CFA program and will sit for the December 2017 Level 1 examination. MEMBER OF BICA (BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)

● Associated Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) ACCA QUALIFIED

● Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Member (2013 - 2015)

● Completed all ACCA fundamental and professional papers with first time passes attempting three papers each sitting

● Chartered in 2016 upon completion of three years of full time work experience CAMBRIDGE A-LEVELS (3)

● Mathematics (A*), Accounting (A*), Chemistry (A*) CAMBRIDGE AS LEVEL (4)

● Mathematics (A), Accounting (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (A) CAMBRIDGE IGCSE (8)

● Mathematics (A*), Accounting (A*), Chemistry (A*), Physics (A*), Information & Communication Technology (A), Biology (A), Additional Mathematics (B), First Language English (B)

Industry Experience

Insurance

Financial Services

Government Entities and Parastatals

European Union Donor Fund Projects in Botswana and Swaziland

Mining

Telecommunications

Oil & Gas

Work Experience

ASSURANCE SENIOR – ERNST & YOUNG BOTSWANA – December 2015 – June 2017

● Operate in a leadership role on the audit team and review work performed by team members

● Coach audit juniors on how to demonstrate appropriate individual initiative as well as collaborate effectively and inclusively in the team

● Provide performance feedback to individuals after completing an engagement

● Spearhead team planning meetings and debrief sessions

● Assess business risks and design procedures to address those risks

● Maintain good client relations and present client deliverables during Board meetings ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE – ERNST & YOUNG BOTSWANA – May 2013 – December 2015

● Perform substantive procedures of accounts and data analysis procedures

● Design tests on internal controls of businesses and test the effectiveness of such controls

● Prepare client deliverables and ensure that these are delivered within agreed deadlines

● Balancing studying for a professional qualification with work commitments

● Attend firm-wide training events on audit methodology Skills

Over the course of my career I have obtained a variety of transferrable skills which include: IT: Proficient computer skills in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point as well as experience using IT systems such as SAP, ACCPACC and Oracle. Teamwork: I work well as part of a team and enjoy contributing my efforts to achieve a common goal Problem solving: I strive to identify new ideas and strategies to overcome tough situations and work well under pressure to ensure that deadlines are met

Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English

Involvements / Volunteer Work

ERNST & YOUNG SOCIAL CLUB TREASURER – 2015 - 2017

● Involved in coordinating and managing funds for the firm’s corporate social responsibility activities

ERNST & YOUNG SOCIAL CLUB SECRETARY – 2014 - 2015

● Responsible for the effective administration of the organization and involved in driving the firm’s corporate social responsibility

Interests

My interests include playing five-a-side football, listening to podcasts and following fantasy premier league where I am currently placed in the top 10 in the country and my record highest position was 2nd in the country.

Referees

Written references available upon request

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