Lauren Campbell

Set-up and manage project-based accounting, including budgeting and forecasting, assisted by project leads; Monthly management reporting; Grant management and grant transfers between Fund Managers; Financial system set-up and data imports; Manual journal entries, accounting calculations and adjustments; External audit documentation and responses; Annual Financial Statements and Note disclosures

Responsible for financial planning and budgeting, operational administration and coordination, management and business strategy. Project management function (research programmes): coordinating travel arrangements and budgets for field travel, proofing and editing programme material, liaising with the publication department to produce output documents, presenting content at dissemination events, coordinating event planning and preparing programme summaries and executive reports.

Obtaining a high-level understanding of the operational and business cycles of companies and industries; analysis of private finance initiative financial models and forecasts; preparation of presentations and agendas for audit committee meetings; performing audit tasks including reviews of accounting processes, substantive testing of financial account balances and transactions, and analytical reviews.

Completed a 3-year training contract in the field of external audit and obtained eligibility to register as a chartered accountant under the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Obtained a wide range of technical and professional competencies as required under the training contract, including external audit procedures, budgeting, taxation, team management and client relations.

Financial Reporting IV, Management Accounting and Finance, Corporate Governance, Taxation

Finance and Accounting