ACL Data Analytics
Michael Mokadi CA(SA)
Senior IT Auditor & GRC Solutions Specialist
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Michael is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and a versatile GRC Pre-Sales and IT Audit professional. He bridges the gap between complex technical requirements and business value, leveraging one year of GRC Pre-Sales experience alongside a deep background in IT Audit and Data Analytics. Michael is adept at navigating a multitude of global standards (ISO, COBIT, NIST) and solutioning automated workflows for Audit, Risk, and Compliance. His unique blend of auditor scepticism and solution-oriented consulting allows him to deliver high-quality outcomes in SaaS-driven environments and complex regulatory landscapes.
Accomplishments
From my pre-sales experience I managed to grow territory revenue in West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa by 3% across the board within the space of 10 months. As an IT Auditor I managed to control audit budgets by improving audit team efficiencies measured by a significant reduction in review notes that alleviated bottle necks and we could sign off within the target deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Certification
Chartered Accountant South Africa
Skills
GRC Platforms: Diligent One (High Proficiency), ACL Robotics, Diligent One
Frameworks & Standards: ISO 31000, ISO 27001, COSO, COBIT 2019, SOC 2, ISAE 3402, ISA 315, ISA 610, PCAOB
Core Competencies: Technical Pre-Sales, Workflow Automation, Data Analytics, IT General Controls (ITGC), Risk Assessment
Software
CaseWare IDEA
Diligent One
QlickView
Work History
GRC Pre-Sales Specialist
SurTech Solutions
Johannesburg
05.2025 - Current
- Solution Design & Scoping: Lead technical discovery sessions to translate client business needs into automated GRC workflows within the Diligent One platform and similar ecosystems.
- Framework Adaptability: Developed and demonstrated proof-of-concept (POC) workflows across a diverse range of audit, risk, and compliance methodologies, standards and regulations, including ISO 31000, COSO, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST.
- Workflow Optimization: Configured end-to-end workflows for Audit Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Compliance & Policy Management, ensuring alignment with specific industry guidelines and client internal methodologies.
- Technical Advocacy: Acted as the primary subject matter expert (SME) during the tender (RFP/RFQ) process, mapping technical capabilities to complex regulatory requirements for various industry backgrounds.
Senior IT Auditor
BDO South Africa
Johannesburg
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed a wide range of IT audit projects, including SOC 2 Type II and ISAE 3402 audits, as well as PCAOB reviews for SEC compliance.
- Evaluated the design and implementation of internal controls, focusing on network security, application access management, and program change management.
- Proficient in applying frameworks such as ISA 315, COBIT 2019, and ISA 610.
- Leveraged data analytics tools (CaseWare IDEA, QlikView) to enhance audit precision and provide actionable risk-based recommendations.
Data Analytics Manager
BDO South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managing Client Relationships that increased firm revenue by R17 million
- Performance management
- Planning of Audit Projects
- Managing the resources assigned to each project and control WIP.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of any assignment (from planning, execution to reporting)
- Data Migration
- Inventory exceptions.
- Payroll exceptions
- Debtors and creditors re-aging
- General ledger to trial balance reconciliation using either CASEWARE IDEA or QlikView Advantage
Chartered Accounting Articles
BDO South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Trusted with delivering quality audit files that are essentially ready to be signed- off. This encompassed tasks such as (intern alia) managing the WIP/ budget, planning activities, inventory, revenue, cost of sale, related party transactions and balances, provisions, going concern, cash flow assessment, taxation and audit finalization. My contributions improved efficiencies of teams up to 17 members, measured by less review notes and coming under budgets.
Education
CA(SA) -
10.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) -
05.2019
Bachelor of Accounting Science -
04.2016
Timeline
GRC Pre-Sales Specialist - SurTech Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Chartered Accountant South Africa
10-2023
Senior IT Auditor - BDO South Africa
08.2023 - 04.2025
Data Analytics Manager - BDO South Africa
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chartered Accounting Articles - BDO South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2022
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants - CA(SA),
Monash South Africa - Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA),
University of Pretoria - Bachelor of Accounting Science,
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