Alida Bothma
About Alida Bothma
Alida Bothma is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in auditing and accounting, having held various positions at KPMG and PwC across Australia and South Africa.
Work at KPMG Australia
Alida Bothma currently serves as a Manager at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021 in Perth, Western Australia. Prior to this role, she worked as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia from 2020 to 2021 for one year in Perth. Her career at KPMG began with roles as Senior Accountant 1 and Senior Accountant 2 in Melbourne, where she worked from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she briefly served as an Assistant Manager in Melbourne from 2019 to 2020.
Experience at PwC South Africa
Before joining KPMG, Alida Bothma gained experience at PwC South Africa. She worked as an Associate 1 for 11 months in Bloemfontein Area from 2014 to 2015. She continued her career at PwC as an Associate 2 from 2015 to 2016, also in Bloemfontein Area, and later as a Senior Associate for 10 months in 2016. Her tenure at PwC provided her with a solid foundation in auditing and accounting.
Education and Expertise
Alida Bothma completed her education at the University of the Free State, where she earned a B.Acc. in Auditing in 2013. She also achieved a B. Com. (Acc.) (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance in 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she has received training as a sampling specialist to enhance her contributions to the audit division.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
In her current role, Alida Bothma successfully manages teams of up to five members, demonstrating her leadership and team management capabilities. She is responsible for preparing Board Audit Committee presentations, which showcases her strong communication and presentation skills. Her recent evaluation rated her as a 'highly effective performer,' reflecting her commitment to excellence in her work.
Technical Expertise in Audit Quality
Alida Bothma is part of the audit quality team for the Perth Audit Division at KPMG Australia. This role indicates her high level of technical expertise in auditing practices. Her involvement in this team highlights her commitment to maintaining and enhancing audit quality within the organization.