Damien Govender

Group internal auditor @AdvTech

South Africa🏦 FinanceFinancial AnalystAccountantAuditor

Damien Govender is a seasoned professional in the field of internal auditing, currently serving as the Group Internal Auditor for AdvTech, a leading South African education and staffing provider. He brings a wealth of experience in risk management, financial analysis, and corporate governance. Damien's expertise lies in developing and implementing internal audit strategies that enhance operational efficiency, minimize risk, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Before joining AdvTech, he held several prominent roles in the financial sector, honifying his skills in audit planning, fraud detection, and financial reporting. Damien holds relevant certifications in his field, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and excellence. His strategic approach and analytical mindset have marked him as a valuable asset to the AdvTech team.

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Work Background

ADvTECH GroupGroup Internal Auditor

Aug. 2023City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Chiene + TaitAssociate-Audit and assurance

Apr. 2022 - May. 2023

Marwick & Company Inc.Senior Auditor

Dec. 2021 - Apr. 2022

Marwick & Company Inc.Accounting Trainee

Feb. 2019 - Jan. 2022Durban Area, South AfricaI have been signed off from my articles and in the time I have gained the following knowledge as a Trainee Accountant: ▻ Effective & efficient leadership of the audit team; ▻ Preparing audit budgets for effective time management on each engagement; ▻ Assessment of budgets executed by management of clients; ▻ Analysis of management accounts; ▻ Identifying & evaluating the risks associated with various organizations; ▻ Calculation & Submission of company & individual taxes; ▻ Evaluation of the financial performance of various organizations; ▻ Preparing financial reports such as cashbooks, trial balances & ledgers; ▻ Preparation of financial statements taking cognizance of all legislation and frameworks affected (ISA; IFRS; IFRS for SMEs; Income Tax Act No. 58 of South Africa, 1962; Value Added Tax Act 89 of South Africa, 1991 & Companies Act 71 of South Africa, 2008). Engagement experience gained in the following industries: ▻ Property Development, Investment & Management; ▻ Hospitality & Leisure (Timeshare); ▻ Planning & Costing engineering services; ▻ Distribution & Logistics; ▻ Manufacturing Industry etc.