Itumeleng Obedient Nthunya
Bloemfontein
Summary
Experienced Internal Audit and Risk Management professional with 13 years in governance, risk management, and internal controls. Background includes serving as an Audit Committee Member and holding a B.Tech in Internal Auditing and Certified Internal Auditor designation. Currently pursuing Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). Skilled in evaluating organisational risks, assessing control effectiveness, and fostering proactive risk management practices to support strategic objectives.
Overview
5
5
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Centlec SOC Ltd
07.2026 - Current
- Conduct follow-up audit on previously issued Internal Audit
- Reports.
- Conduct follow-up audit on the audit and management report
- Issued by Auditor-General South Africa.
- Assume supervisory roles regarding implementation of the
- Audit operational plan and coordinate work of internal
- Auditors.
- Implement Internal Audit related policies and ensure
- Compliance.
- Administered client satisfaction surveys to gather insights from auditees, enhancing future audit processes.
- Draft the audit planning memorandum and engagement
- Duration:
- Facilitated discussions during meetings.
- Methodology.
- Draft audit procedures and document on the control
- Effectiveness assessment working paper.
- Identify risks and ideal controls from the system flow of
- Processes and capture them on the control adequacy
- Assessment working papers.
- Conduct control adequacy and effectiveness assessment.
- Document and perform walkthrough tests.
- Conduct transaction testing and document on the detail
- Testing working paper.
- Cross reference working papers to obtain useful, reliable
- Sufficient and relevant audit evidence.
- Draft informal queries and document on the draft report.
- Prepare attendance register for engagement meeting and
- Circulate.2. Company:
- Position:
- Duration:
- Facilitated discussions during meetings.
- Take minutes during the meeting and document on approved
- Template for record keeping.
- Document processes conducted by the auditees operational
- Staff on system description working paper.
- Coordinated logistics for exit meetings to ensure smooth proceedings.
- Created attendance register for exit meetings and distributed it to participants.
- Take minutes during the meeting and document on approved
- Template for record keeping.
- Monitor the audit tracking tool for implementation of
- Internal audit recommendation.
- Assist with development and implementation of approved
- Strategic and operational risk based internal audit plan.
- Train interns and conduct presentations on behalf of Internal
- Audit Directorate.
- Assist management in facilitating the strategic and risk
- Assessment.
- Development, design and update of:
- O Internal Audit policies documents for review
- Working paper and templates
- Quality Assurance Improvement Plan (QAIP)
- Assist with administrative duties of the Audit Committee
- Meetings.
- Timely implementation of resolutions taken during
- Strategic and operational risk based internal audit plan.
Audit and Performance Committee Member
Mohokare Local Municipality
02.2022 - 09.2026
- Financial Oversight: Reviewed Annual Financial Statements
- Internal & External Audit: Oversaw Internal Audit activities
- Monitored Auditor-General findings and recommendations.
- Risk & Internal Controls: Evaluated key risks, control
- Assessed internal control weaknesses, proposing actionable management improvements to enhance compliance.
- Monitored compliance with ethical standards and governance policies.
- Council and reported on significant risks, audit findings and
- Unresolved control deficiencies.
Acting Senior Internal Auditor
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, FS (COGTA)
04.2023 - 06.2026
- Determined audit scope, completed internal audits and managed insights and actions.
- Developed audit plans and schedules in line with organisational priorities.
- Contributed to the development of the organisation's internal audit strategy and objectives.
- Presented detailed audit findings and recommendations to the audit client
- Monitored implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring corrective actions were taken to mitigate identified risks.
- Reviewed internal controls and identified potential control system and process weaknesses requiring attention and resolution.
- Collaborated with management to implement audit recommendations and enhance processes.
- Reviewed working papers for sufficient documentation to successfully complete audit scope and objectives.
- Supported and mentored junior audit team members to improve quality of whole team performance.
Internal Auditor
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, FS (COGTA)
04.2015 - 06.2026
Intern: Internal Auditor
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted comprehensive internal audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement
- Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.
- Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
- Contributed to project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating with team members for timely completion.
Work-Integrated Learning
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Executed internal audit activities to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement in processes
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Education
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance -
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance
01-2026
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Global Institute of Internal Auditors
01-2025
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) -
Global Institute of Internal Auditors
01-2025
Skills Certificate - Microsoft Excel- Advanced
ATTI Computer Training
01-2023
Internal Audit Technician (IAT) -
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance
01-2018
Programme in Forensic and Investigative Auditing - Forensic and Investigative Auditing
University of South Africa
01-2017
B. Tech Degree - Internal Auditing
Central University of Technology, Free State
01-2014
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Central University of Technology, Free State
01-2013
National Higher Certificate - Accountancy
Central University of Technology, Free State
01-2012
Grade 12 -
Boshof High School
Boshof01-2008
Skills
- Internal audit
- Audit compliance oversight
- Internal controls
- Risk assessment
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical problem solving
- Negotiation
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Setswana
Xhosa
Sesotho
Accomplishments
- Completed CIA qualification and designation
- Completed IAP qualification and designation
- Completed IAT qualification and designation
- Improved people and communication skills
- Improved supervisory and administrative skills
Personal Information
- Citizenship: RSA
- Criminal Record: None
Custom Section
True
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
www.cendec.co.za
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.cendec.co.za
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA(SA)), Member / Fellow Member, 35098906, 2015-06-01, 2027-05-31, Membership certificate indicates expiry May 31, 2027.
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Centlec SOC Ltd
07.2026 - Current
Acting Senior Internal Auditor
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, FS (COGTA)
04.2023 - 06.2026
Audit and Performance Committee Member
Mohokare Local Municipality
02.2022 - 09.2026
Internal Auditor
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, FS (COGTA)
04.2015 - 06.2026
Intern: Internal Auditor
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
02.2014 - 03.2015
Work-Integrated Learning
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
08.2013 - 01.2014
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance -
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Global Institute of Internal Auditors
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) -
Global Institute of Internal Auditors
Skills Certificate - Microsoft Excel- Advanced
ATTI Computer Training
Internal Audit Technician (IAT) -
Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance
Programme in Forensic and Investigative Auditing - Forensic and Investigative Auditing
University of South Africa
B. Tech Degree - Internal Auditing
Central University of Technology, Free State
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Central University of Technology, Free State
National Higher Certificate - Accountancy
Central University of Technology, Free State
Grade 12 -
Boshof High School