Professional Profile

Lieketseng Ngatane is a qualified accounting professional with diverse experience spanning banking, internal audit, forensic investigation, and financial consulting. Her career demonstrates progressive responsibility in financial services and audit roles, with a strong focus on analytical problem-solving and client service.

Educational Background

Specialized in:

• Chartered Accounting (CA) studies at Centre for Accounting Studies (2014-2019)
• Advanced Audit and Assurance
• Advanced Performance Management
• Governance
• Risk and Ethics
• Corporate Reporting

Professional Journey

Banking Sector Experience:

At Nedbank Lesotho, she served in two key roles:

• Service Consultant SMEs (August 2022-January 2023)
• • Provided comprehensive banking services to small and medium enterprises
  • Conducted client financial needs analysis and affordability assessments
  • Managed business account operations and client relationships
  • Generated service delivery reports against agreed SLAs
• Internal Auditor (December 2021-April 2022)
• • Evaluated internal control systems and risk management
  • Conducted full audit cycles
  • Developed and implemented audit policies
  • Presented findings to upper management

Consulting Experience

As Associate Consultant at HLB Lesotho (July 2020-Dec 2021 & May 2022-July 2022):

• Led financial statement preparation and management accounting
• Supervised accounting staff and implemented financial systems
• Conducted Xero accounting package training
• Managed tax compliance for clients
• Performed comprehensive audits for major manufacturing clients

Forensic Audit Experience

At Alimela Thuto Financials Ltd (Oct-Dec 2019):

• Conducted fraud investigations and document reviews
• Gathered court-admissible evidence
• Interviewed personnel and presented findings
• Developed fraud prevention measures

Development Sector Experience:

At Wool and Mohair Promotion Project (January 2019-September 2019):

• Managed financial operations and tax compliance
• Handled staff records and administrative duties
• Supported audit processes
• Performed account reconciliations

Technical Expertise:

Proficient in multiple software platforms:

• Xero accounting package (certified)
• Microsoft Office
• Draft-works
• Teammate and Teammate Plus
• Sage Pastel
• Tompro
• Flex-cube

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Robust software proficiency
• Strong business acumen
• High integrity and professional ethics

Professional Approach:

Lieketseng's work style is characterized by precision, analytical thinking, and a strong client service orientation. She combines technical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills, making her effective in both detailed financial work and client-facing roles. Her diverse experience across banking, auditing, and consulting demonstrates adaptability and continuous professional growth.

This comprehensive background in financial services, particularly in banking and audit, positions her as a versatile professional with strong capabilities in both technical financial work and client relationship management.