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Laché Windvogel

Hilversum,NH

Summary

SAICA-qualified Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of multinational audit experience, seeking an Audit Manager role in the Netherlands. Leveraging expertise in IFRS, Dutch GAAP, and Fortune 100 client engagements to drive compliance excellence, and team leadership. Passionate about mentoring junior auditors and optimizing audit processes for cross-border clients and liaising with stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Auditor

Newtone N.V.
Hilversum
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead audits for Dutch clients in manufacturing, retail, and logistics, ensuring compliance with Dutch GAAP/IFRS.
  • Key liaison for client communication, addressing complex accounting issues.
  • Provided technical expertise to junior staff members during audit engagements, improving audit efficiency.
  • Evaluated internal control systems to ensure efficiency of operations and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Senior Audit Consultant

SAPRO
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed US GAAP/IFRS audits for multinational clients (EBPs, NGOs), and Dutch GAAP audits for local firms in the manufacturing, retail, and logistics industries.
  • Trained staff on audit best practices.
  • Drafted reports outlining findings and recommendations for corrective action.
  • Spearheaded charity projects, enhancing team collaboration, and community impact.

Senior Trainee Accountant

RSM South Africa Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Led audit teams for clients in mining, manufacturing, and retirement funds, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local standards.
  • Developed client reports under IFRS, improving transparency and compliance.
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements for clients.
  • Secondment to a Fortune 100 client:

- Streamlined month-end reconciliations and journal entries using SAP, reducing errors by a large margin.

- Collaborated with finance teams in South Africa and India to align processes with relevant standards and regulations.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

Nelson Mandela University
12-2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting for Chartered Accountants

Nelson Mandela University
12-2017

National senior certificate - Grade 12

Riebeek College Girls’ High School
12-2012

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Audit
  • Account reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Caseware
  • CCH ProFx Engagement
  • Financial Data Suite
  • Team management
  • Time management
  • Client relations
  • Detail orientated
  • SAP

Certification

  • SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence, 2019
  • SAICA’s Assessment of Professional of Competence, 2020

Languages

  • English, Native/Bilingual
  • Afrikaans, Native/Bilingual
  • Dutch, Professional working proficiency

Registrations

Chartered Accountant of South Africa, 2022

Timeline

Senior Auditor

Newtone N.V.
07.2023 - Current

Senior Audit Consultant

SAPRO
02.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Trainee Accountant

RSM South Africa Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting for Chartered Accountants

Nelson Mandela University

National senior certificate - Grade 12

Riebeek College Girls’ High School
Laché Windvogel