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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Auditedsocandmunicipalities
Pfmaauditsperformed
Professionalexperience
Clientsaudited
Education
Pfmaexperience
References
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CHARLES OLUFEMI ADEWUMI

Accounting, Auditing, Data Analysis
Johannesburg
CHARLES OLUFEMI ADEWUMI

Summary

Passionate and hard-working manger with more than 17 years’ experience in internal audit management in both private and public sectors within and outside South Africa. I have performed different types of audits in several industries, government entities, private companies, mining companies and multinational companies. I have represented SizweNtsalubaGobodo – Grant Thornton on many international audit projects with Protiviti Inc. (a global internal audit firm) both within South Africa and in other African countries such as Zambia, Kenya, the DRC, Ghana and Nigeria.


I am a seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton

Internal Audit Manager (Consulting)
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
  • Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
  • Ensured adherence to professional standards in all aspects of the audit process, upholding the integrity of audit work performed.
  • Increased compliance with regulations through regular monitoring of internal controls and procedures.
  • Maintained detailed records of completed audits for reference purposes, ensuring easy access to historical information when needed.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented internal controls by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed comprehensive audit plans to address identified risks, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Managed cross-functional teams in conducting complex audits across various departments, ensuring accurate results and recommendations.

Alade-De (Pty) Ltd

Junior Data Analyst
09.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

Entry-level data analytics professional with Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (currently on-going).


Working experience in a medical scheme with over 185,000 members using programming language and data analytic tools such as:

  • Structured Query Language (SQL),
  • R or Python programming
  • Spreadsheets
  • Data visualization tools


Deliverables:

  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously cleaning and organizing datasets for analysis.
  • Facilitated data-driven decision making by creating custom reports tailored to stakeholder needs and preferences.
  • Increased efficiency in data extraction by utilizing SQL queries for retrieving relevant information from claims database to identify duplicate claims, stale claims, claims with treatment dates after termination dates, claims with unapproved chargeable clinical procedures etc.
  • Bridged communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders by presenting analytical findings in clear, concise language accessible to all audiences.
  • Participated in project planning meetings, ensuring that data requirements were clearly defined and understood by all team members involved.
  • Identified trends and patterns in complex datasets, translating findings into easily understandable visualizations and reports.
  • Supported company-wide initiatives through data mining efforts, uncovering new opportunities for growth or process improvement based on empirical evidence.


Relevant skills include:

  • Ability to do pivot table
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Pattern recognition
  • Relational databases and SQL
  • Strong data visualization skills
  • Working knowledge of SQL, R, and Tableau
  • Presentation skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail

SKX - PROTIVITI

Audit Manager
9 2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Contract Management – agreeing the audit milestone with management; Planning team to execute the audit plan
  • Client Liaison and Conflict resolution – ensuring good communication between management and audit team; resolving conflicts among team members and the client Leadership and Team Supervision – Approving audit procedures, reviewing of work performed by team members Report writing – writing of audit reports with well documented evidences based on factual findings identified
  • Presentation to Management – Presentation of the final audit reports to management.
  • Consistently met deadlines for audit reports, helping maintain company reputation for reliability and professionalism.
  • Provided valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks identified during audits.
  • Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
  • Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.

SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton

Assistant Internal Audit Manager
01.2012 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • PLANNING: Preparation of the 3 year rolling plan and 1 year Operating plan; agreeing the audit scope and milestone with management and Planning team to execute the audit plan
  • Brainstorming session with the selected audit team to discuss the scope of the audits
  • Review and approve the Audit Planning Memorandum (APM)
  • Review and approve the process description of the areas under review
  • Assist with preparation of a risk and control matrix of the area or process under review
  • Identification of desirable controls which can be implemented to reduce risk exposure given the risk and control matrix
  • FIELDWORK: Preparation of the control adequacy assessment
  • For controls that have been assessed as adequate or partially adequate translate the identified controls into a suitable audit programme
  • Review working papers submitted by the team to ensure: adequate execution of the approved audit programme; ascertain that sufficient and appropriate audit evidence on work performed has been obtained and properly documented; audit queries have been fully cleared; work done has been adequately referenced and all working papers are signed off Ascertain whether correct conclusion has been arrived at on the effectiveness of controls based on documented work done and evidence obtained
  • REPORTING Review and finalise the drafted audit report prepared by the Audit Senior based on the findings identified for Director’s final approval; Presentation of the final report at the Audit Committee
  • AUDIT COMPLETION Ensure adequate maintenance of audit file and retention of all records and documents relevant to the review
  • CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Network with client’s management level staff and operational staff without compromising professional independence
  • Conflict resolution and closing out risk issues with minimal director’s involvement
  • TYPES OF AUDIT ENGAGEMENTS I have experience in performing and supervising the following listed types of audit on several clients in different sectors such as manufacturing, regulatory, mining, municipalities, government parastatals, medical schemes etc: Financial Discipline Review (FDR) Supply Chain Management Audit Physical Security Control audit Occupational, Health and Safety audit Legal and Compliance audit Corporate Governance audit Audit of predetermined Objectives (AOPO) SOX internal control audits Agreed Upon reviews Follow up audits

Education

University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
04.2001

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Affiliations

  • South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
  • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Auditedsocandmunicipalities

  • State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
  • Transnet SOC Ltd
  • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  • National Nuclear Regulator (NNR)
  • South African Weather Services (SAWS)
  • Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)
  • National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)
  • PetroSA (Pty) Ltd
  • City of Cape Town municipality
  • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan municipality
  • City of Tshwane Metropolitan municipality
  • Thembisile Hani municipality

Pfmaauditsperformed

  • Quarterly Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AOPO) – MRTT, CATHSSETA
  • Pre-audit review on Irregular Expenditure - SITA
  • Determination testing of irregular expenditure – Agement SA
  • Supply Chain Management Audit – MRTT, CATHSSETA

Professionalexperience

  • Financial Discipline Review (FDR)
  • Supply Chain Management Audit
  • Physical Security Control audit
  • Occupational, Health and Safety audit
  • Legal and Compliance audit
  • Corporate Governance audit
  • Audit of predetermined Objectives (AOPO)
  • SOX internal control audits
  • Agreed Upon reviews
  • Follow up audits

Clientsaudited

MMG Mining – (DRC), SC Johnson and Sons Limited – (Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria), Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) - Nigeria, Perfetti van Melle – Nigeria, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCMZ) – Zambia, Vantage Drilling – Pointe Noire (Republic of Congo), Dwarsrivier Chrome mine, Land bank, Parmalat SA (Pty)Ltd, South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA), South African National Parks (SANParks), Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), South African Police Medical Scheme (Polmed), Sizwe Medical Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

Education

Completed, B.Com (Hons), University of Fort Hare, 2003, Completed, Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, 2000, On-going study, M.SC - Finance, Accounting and Taxation, International University of Applied Sciences, 2023, On-going study, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), 2023, Professional Accountant - South Africa, South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), 2017, Professional Examinations (P.E. I) and (P.E. II), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 1996/97, Accounting Technician Scheme (ATS I & II), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 1993/94

Pfmaexperience

Executed and managed several financial management audits on State Owned Companies (SOC) and Municipalities; verifying compliance to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury circulars.

References

  • Fana Manana, SizweNtsalubaGobodo – Grant Thornton (Director), fana.manana@sng.gt.com, 0834429465
  • Tendai Rafemoyo, SizweNtsalubaGobodo – Grant Thornton (Manager), tendai.rafemoyo@sng.gt.com, 0624438232
  • Lydia Ssentongo, lydiassent@gmail.com, 0739949825

Timeline

Internal Audit Manager (Consulting)

SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton
01.2023 - Current

Junior Data Analyst

Alade-De (Pty) Ltd
09.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Internal Audit Manager

SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton
01.2012 - 01.2019

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
04.2001

Audit Manager

SKX - PROTIVITI
9 2021 - 12.2022
CHARLES OLUFEMI ADEWUMIAccounting, Auditing, Data Analysis