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South Africa
Work Background
The Institute of Internal Auditors South AfricaGroup Chief Audit Executive
Jul. 2023South Africa
KZN Provincial TreasuryDirector Internal Audit
Apr. 2021I am currently responsible for Internal Audit Processes in 5 Provincial Departments (Departments of Health, Education, Social Development, Sports and Recreation, Arts and Culture).
Sisters Rising Model and Talent ManagementManaging Director
Jan. 2016
Hudess CoutureCo-Owner
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2018I was responsible for formalizing the clothing brand by way of registering it with CIPC as a major Director in the operation. My responsibilities also included:
Developing the organization's Business Plan and Strategy,
Marketing the business to clients and potential investors (managed to obtain investors in South Africa as well as abroad),
Maintaining a positive image and securing fashion shows as well as brand ambassadors for the brand,
Increasing brand social media and web presence.
Newcastle MunicipalityAudit Commitee Member
Jan. 2015Responsible for rendering advice to the Municipal Council, the Accounting Officer, political office bearers and management staff on matters relating to internal financial control, internal audits, performance management, effective governance, compliance with the MFMA and other matters in line with the Audit Committee Charter.
Gauteng Provincial TreasuryDeputy Director
Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2021Outline of duties: Provide assistance in the preparation and implementation of a strategic business plan and a three year rolling audit plan. Planning and conducting risk audits in accordance with GAS methodology and IIA Standards. Supervision of subordinates. Review of project fieldwork. Effective and efficient management of audit staff. Manage, monitor, assess and support performance of audit staff. Assess establish and maintain positive client relationships. Generation of value adding recommendations for the improvement of client processes and programmes.
Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (GFIA)Internal Audit Supervisor
Nov. 2008 - Dec. 2010Outline of duties:
My duties entailed Planning, Preliminary Survey of the client, Risk Assessment, preparing audit programmes and preparing working papers, Formulating Findings up to report stage (Strategic Audits), supervising senior auditors, auditors and junior auditors (preparing and monitoring their budget). Attendance and presentation at audit committee meetings and tender briefings. I was also a training officer responsible for identifying training needs of all the juniors to senior internal auditors also facilitating the induction program for all new employees Reason for leaving: Career development and growth.
South African Post OfficeManagement Assurance and Support Services Auditor
Mar. 2007 - Oct. 2008Outline of duties:
My responsibilities involved executing the whole audit to the reporting stage. Duties also involved gathering Risk information and population of gathered information into the Mass audit risk register. Observing post office competitions. Performed operational audits with procedures that were the same as corporate audits accept that they were on a surprise bases and they entailed: Physical count of cash and stock at counters (tellers) and counting of stock at the back office;
Checking that the Post Offices are OHSA and FICA compliant;
Verifying of Postbak transactions;
And conducting systems audit for the retail offices and mail centers;
Reporting audit results and improvements to the Branch Managers as well as Regional Managers; Updating the audit results on the provincial risk register. Reason for leaving: Career development and growth.
South African Post OfficeInternal Auditor
Feb. 2006 - Feb. 2007Outline of duties:
My responsibilities involved executing the whole audit to the reporting stage. My duties entailed conducting audits according to the Risk Based Audit Plan as per the signed Internal Audit charter, as follows:
Planning Phase: Drafting of notification letter;
Mapping of the clients processes (i.e. system flow charts or narrative flow charts);
From the Process flow a Risk Assessment is conducted, identifying the risks in the processes and the controls that are in place to mitigate those risks; Opening of the audit file that will be used throughout the audit and kept locally for follow-up purposes;
Compilation of the Engagement letter and signed with the client. (Serves as a contract between the client and Internal Audit for the duration of the Audit also indicates the team that will be working on the audit); Execution Phase: From the risk assessment a master Audit program is prepared according to the COSO Methodology (Monitoring, Control Activities, Risk Assessment, Control Environment, Information and Communication);
The internal controls that are in place are tested to ensure that they meet the organizational objectives economically and efficiently. Working papers are prepared and filed accordingly throughout the audit. Reporting: Upon completion of the testing a Draft management letter/Audit report is drafted and communicated to relevant process owners and Internal Audit Manager, thereafter the report is finalized. Reason for leaving: Transfer
Courier and Freight Group (Pty) LtdInternal Auditor
May. 2005 - Jan. 2006Outline of duties:
Entry-level position I reported to the Internal Audit Manager. My responsibilities were executing the whole audit. My duties were to add value in the business and help management make productive decisions, which will lead to the business making informed choices and making a profit. Reason for leaving: Transferred to the Head Office (SAPO). Clients and type of audits performed
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