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Education
Skills
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Joel Mahlwele

Internal/External Auditor/Consultant
Fourways

Summary

Analytical External /Internal Auditor with 8+ years of experience in organizing and collaborating to complete detailed audits. Driven to deliver accurate audit report(s) and detailed in maintaining compliance with regulatory laws and financial record keeping.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Auditor (Probity Audit/Internal Audit)

GM Solutions - Eskom
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Analyzed Supply Chain Management data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.

Audit Senior

Harvest Chartered Accountants
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.

Audit Supervisor

Thamani Assurance Tax Advisory
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Communicated audit findings and recommendations to management
  • Performed risk assessments on key business activities, guiding the focus of audit efforts towards high-risk areas.
  • Collaborated with audit managers/assistant's to review and improve auditing processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Prepared and presented audit findings to audit committee, providing clear explanations and answering questions comprehensively.
  • Coordinated with other auditors to facilitate annual financial audits, ensuring all necessary information was readily available.
  • Provided training and guidance to audit trainees as and when required.
  • Developed comprehensive reports summarizing audit results, findings, and suggestions for future improvements.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of external audits

Below are some of the audit clients I performed audit work for during the the 'Public Finance Management Act'(PFMA) audit.
1) TVET Colleges|

2) CHIETA

3) Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

4) Department of Social Development

Below are some of the audit clients I performed audit work for during the 'Municipal Finance Management Act'(PFMA) audit. ( ARC Sakhile Inc)

1) !Kheis Municipality

Audit Clerk

MNB
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Communicated audit findings and recommendations to management
  • Performed risk assessments on key business activities, guiding the focus of audit efforts towards high-risk areas.
  • Collaborated with audit managers/assistant's to review and improve auditing processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Prepared and presented audit findings to audit committee, providing clear explanations and answering questions comprehensively.
  • Coordinated with other auditors to facilitate annual financial audits, ensuring all necessary information was readily available.
  • Provided training and guidance to audit trainees as and when required.
  • Developed comprehensive reports summarizing audit results, findings, and suggestions for future improvements.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of external audits

Below are some of the audit clients I performed audit work for during the the 'Public Finance Management Act'(PFMA) audit.

1) Komatiland Forests

2) Department of Human Settlements

Consultant : Finance

Tseboentle
10.2020 - 09.2021


  • Managed a team of 2 Junior Consultants
  • Managed the admin and travelling arrangements of the team
  • Prepared and updated daily report of work done
  • Classifying Moveable Asset register of the G-Fleet Management to reduce findings by the Auditors
  • Identifying redundant assets within the G-Fleet Management and writing them off from the assets register

Finance Officer

University of South Africa
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely stock purchases of stock and distributions to all of the 4(four) UNISA Shop branches.
  • Prepared and presented monthly performances of all the 4(branches) UNISA Shop branches to the Store Manager and the Institutional Development Director.
  • Collaborated with the Sales personnel in all of the stores to define standards, policies and procedures to meet monthly sales targets.


Audit Clerk

Sondlo Chartered Accountants
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted audit plan for the Supply Chain Management
  • Performed audits of Predetermined Objectives
  • Conducted Inventory Physical Verifications
  • Performed audit of Inventory

Below are some of the clients I worked on

1) Community Scheme Ombud Services (CSOS)

2) South African Police Services (SAPS)

Audit Trainee

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Got exposed to the Planning ,Execution phase of the audit and the Final Audit Report.
  • Got exposed to the Audit Methodology of the Auditor General of South Africa.
  • Worked closely with senior auditors to gain a good understanding of some of the leadership skills and different audit approaches,thus making one an 'exceptional' auditor.
  • Completed administrative tasks .i.e. minutes of meetings and audit travelling arrangements.
  • Got exposed to the chairing of 'audit teams' progress meetings and Audit Steering Committee meetings with different clients

Below are some of the clients I worked on as an Audit Trainee

1) South African Revenue Services (SARS)

2) Government Pension Administration Agency (GPAA)

3) South African Maritine Safety Authority (SAMSA)

4) Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

5) Autopax Passenger Services

Education

Grade 12 - Commercial

Lesedi Secondary School

Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting -

University of South Africa

National Diploma Local Government Finance -

University of South Africa

Skills

Outlook

References

  • Brenda Mushambadzi CA (SA), Auditor General of South Africa, 073 221 1198, 012 422 9459
  • Nolubabalo Sondlo CA(SA), Sondlo Chartered Accountants, 073 916 3038
  • Maria Racheku (UNISA), 012 429 2737
  • Tivane Erica CA(SA)MN, 084 698 1210

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy running, playing soccer and socialising with people of different backgrounds

Interests

I enjoy running, playing soccer and socializing with people of different backgrounds

References

  • Brenda Mushambadzi CA (SA) -(AGSA) - 073 221 1198/012 422 9459
  • Tivane Erica CA(SA)-(MNB) - 084 698 1210
  • Nethan Maduna CA(SA)-(Thamani Assurance Audit Advisory) - 081 477 9418

References

  • Brenda Mushambadzi CA (SA) -(AGSA) - 073 221 1198/012 422 9459
  • Tivane Erica CA(SA)-(MNB) - 084 698 1210
  • Nethan Maduna CA(SA)-(Thamani Assurance Audit Advisory) - 081 477 9418

Timeline

Auditor (Probity Audit/Internal Audit)

GM Solutions - Eskom
02.2025 - 09.2025

Audit Senior

Harvest Chartered Accountants
09.2024 - 01.2025

Audit Supervisor

Thamani Assurance Tax Advisory
04.2023 - 08.2024

Audit Clerk

MNB
03.2022 - 08.2023

Consultant : Finance

Tseboentle
10.2020 - 09.2021

Finance Officer

University of South Africa
09.2019 - 08.2020

Audit Clerk

Sondlo Chartered Accountants
03.2019 - 08.2019

Audit Trainee

Auditor General of South Africa
02.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting -

University of South Africa

National Diploma Local Government Finance -

University of South Africa

Grade 12 - Commercial

Lesedi Secondary School
Joel MahlweleInternal/External Auditor/Consultant