Mike M MOKOENA
IT Audit Manager
Roodepoort
Summary
Seasoned Internal Audit Manager with over 11 years in the financial services industry, specializing in risk management, audit preparation, execution, and reporting. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships and leveraging technical competencies to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PORTFOLIO MANAGER AFRICA IT AUDITS
Standardbank
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversee Africa regions IT audits 3 regions (East, North and South) ensuring that they are delivered within budget and quality
- Ensure all IT audits are well resourced (people)
- Double head for the East Africa IT portfolio manager
- Provide Africa Engineering/IT insights into various Mancos and portfolio meetings inclusive of SA
- Participate and contribute to the Half year Audit plan(s)
- Provide performance feedback to team members across the portfolio
- Africa regions Audits MIS QA.
- Coached junior team members on best practices for managing portfolios effectively.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Coordinated with prepa external audit to ensure effective coverage.
MIDDLE MANAGER - IT AUDIT, ENABLING FUNCTIONS
Standard Bank
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Conducted business advisory reviews - Build and foster a good relationship with internal audit teams and colleagues, business units, enabling functions, risk and compliance management stakeholders through regular communication and formal status reporting
- Understand the allocated portfolio's business strategy (including all related enabling functions) to provide insight and expert knowledge during planning and execution of audits
- Identify and recommend areas of improvement / opportunities (for accountable process owners) in the control environment and portfolio for the attainment of business objectives
- Manage the Performance Management process of direct reports from Goal setting, Personal development planning, continuous performance monitoring and formal evaluation and appraisal of annual performance contract.
MIDDLE MANAGER - IT AUDIT, ENABLING FUNCTIONS
Standard Bank
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Conducted business advisory reviews - Build and foster a good relationship with internal audit teams and colleagues, business units, enabling functions, risk and compliance management stakeholders through regular communication and formal status reporting
- Understand the allocated portfolio's business strategy (including all related enabling functions) to provide insight and expert knowledge during planning and execution of audits
- Identify and recommend areas of improvement / opportunities (for accountable process owners) in the control environment and portfolio for the attainment of business objectives
- Manage the Performance Management process of direct reports from Goal setting, Personal development planning, continuous performance monitoring and formal evaluation and appraisal of annual performance contract.
JUNIOR AUDIT MANAGER
Standardbank
Johannesburg
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Participated in Data Migration, business simulations, Dress rehearsals and system Go-live implementations
- Identified risks within systems and overall IT Environments
- Reviewed adequacy/operational effectiveness of controls
- Provided risk mitigations and recommendations.
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (INTERNAL AUDITING): AUDITING -
Technikon Northern Gauteng
GENERAL INTERNAL AUDITOR (GIA): AUDITING -
Institute of Internal Auditors
Skills
- Conducting risk assessments
- Report writing
- Analytical problem solving
- Operational Improvement
- IT Audit
- Multicultural Adaptability and Team Leadership
- Data Interpretation
- Performance Management
- Project Assurance
Licences and short Courses (Cousera)
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence| Feb 2024 | A2BAGT7U4ZEQ
- Privacy Law and Data Protection | April 2020 | 8E78J2G58WMX
- AWS Fundamentals, Addressing Security Risk: Cloud Security | May 2020 | U3FSX9KX7M4P
Extra Mural Activities
- Served as Chairperson for Diversity and Inclusion Group Internal Audit (GIA) forum, facilitating communication and engagement on diversity issues.
- Enjoys reading about entrepreneurship and renewable energy to broaden understanding of future opportunities.
- Prioritized physical exercise for personal well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Isizulu
Advanced
C1
Volunteer Experience
Project Director | Africonnect Investment Group | Johannesburg | June 2021 - June 2022 (Part time)
- Managed student residential renovations projects with competing deadlines.
- Monitored build progress and ensured project quality, contributing to strategic decisions and providing leadership for the Group.
- Conducted meetings with stakeholders and project manager to report on project progress, involving both office and construction site work.
- Engaged in collaborative problem-solving to address project challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
Timeline
PORTFOLIO MANAGER AFRICA IT AUDITS
Standardbank
05.2021 - 07.2022
MIDDLE MANAGER - IT AUDIT, ENABLING FUNCTIONS
Standard Bank
07.2018 - 04.2021
MIDDLE MANAGER - IT AUDIT, ENABLING FUNCTIONS
Standard Bank
06.2016 - 07.2018
JUNIOR AUDIT MANAGER
Standardbank
09.2011 - 07.2015
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (INTERNAL AUDITING): AUDITING -
Technikon Northern Gauteng
GENERAL INTERNAL AUDITOR (GIA): AUDITING -
Institute of Internal Auditors
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