Audit professional with strong analytical skills and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Adept at identifying financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams, adapt to changing needs, and drive successful outcomes. Known for integrity, reliability, and effective problem-solving in complex environments
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Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Internal Audit Consultant
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, Grant Thornton (SNG.GT)
JOHANNESBURG
03.2023 - Current
Conduct Walkthroughs
Preparing the Engagement Risk and Control Matrix
Preparing working papers to execute audit procedures in line with the approved audit program
Draft Informal Queries and discuss with the client
Follow-up on the previous reported findings
Drafting the Internal Audit report and agreeing the engagement results with the client
Delivered high-quality audit reports within deadlines, resulting in increased client satisfaction levels.
Maintained thorough documentation of all work performed, ensuring seamless handover among team members or future reference.
Developed strong relationships with clients built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect during each engagement phase
Supervision of Juniors and Consultants assigned to projects
Projects Leader
Assist Directors and Senior Management in the development of proposals
Billing of productive and Unproductive hours
Advised clients on strategies for mitigating risks associated with regulatory requirements and changes in legislation.
Internal Audit Consultant
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, Grant Thornton (SNG.GT)
PRETORIA
10.2018 - 02.2023
Conducting in-depth research of the client prior to commencing review
Planning the Engagement
Correspondence with the Engagement Client and Audit Team
Preparing and disseminating the Pre-Auditing Questionnaire
Discussion of the engagement Scope with Clients and the Audit Team
Preparing the audit planning memorandum and the engagement letter
Preparing & Agreeing the System Description with the engagement client
Preparing the Risk and Control Matrix
Conduct Walkthroughs
Preparing the Engagement Work Programme
Supervision of Juniors assigned to projects
Prepare an Audit file
Preparing working papers to execute audit procedures in line with the approved audit program
Filing and referencing of documentation collected as evidence of work performed
Draft Informal Queries and discuss with the client
Drafting the Internal Audit report and agreeing the engagement results with the client
Communicating the engagement results
Drafting the Final Report
Follow-up on the previous reported findings
Assist in the development of proposals
Billing of productive and Unproductive hours
Internal Auditor (Intern)
South African Nuclear Energy (NECSA)
NORTHWEST
10.2014 - 01.2016
Gain an understanding of the relevant business process being audited through discussions with client management and the business process and document system process flow
Concluding a risk assessment to determine key process risks and controls, then develop audit procedures
Request data from the client to test the identified controls are functioning as intended and document deficiencies identified/execution on working paper
Document findings using teammate audit software
Discussing informal queries with management
Make recommendation to correct unsatisfied conditions and improve where weaknesses were identified
Prepare draft and final report
Administrative Assistant
CERANOX
PRETORIA
05.2014 - 09.2014
Answer day to day incoming of calls
Typing of Reports
Writing meeting minutes
General Admin work (photocopy, fax, emails)
Company Payments
Collection of Payments from Debtors
Monthly Invoicing of Debtors before month end
Booking Accommodation for employees
Making travel arrangements
Prepare Age Analysis
Maintain Filing System
Maintain the Executive Directors Diary
Prepare the Boardroom before meetings
Prepare draft and final report
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Internal Auditing
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
EASTERN CAPE
01.2012 - 12.2013
Diploma - Internal Audit
Walter Sisulu University
EASTERN CAPE
01.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Internal Auditing
Financial Management
Risk Management
Governance
Compliance
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) review
Computer Skills (Teammate, Microsoft)
Policy Compliance
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Report Writing
Presentation
Conduct Walkthroughs
Preparing the Engagement Program
Supervision of Juniors and Consultants assigned to projects
Prepare an Audit file
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), 64718925
Personal Information
Age: 35
Training
Business Processes
Information Technology
Internal Audit Process
Business Communication
Governance, Risk Management and Control
Teammate Training (SNG.GT)
Auditing AOPO
Introduction to CoBIT
Integrated Audit
Writing a Technical Report (Report Writing)
Introduction to SOX
Introduction to Sap
Timeline
Senior Internal Audit Consultant
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, Grant Thornton (SNG.GT)
03.2023 - Current
Internal Audit Consultant
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, Grant Thornton (SNG.GT)
10.2018 - 02.2023
Internal Auditor (Intern)
South African Nuclear Energy (NECSA)
10.2014 - 01.2016
Administrative Assistant
CERANOX
05.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Internal Auditing
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2012 - 12.2013
Diploma - Internal Audit
Walter Sisulu University
01.2008 - 12.2011
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