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Nicolia Nonceba Xaba
Internal Control Officer
Benoni
Summary
A self-aware Internal Control Officer with the ability to identify risks, contraventions with regulations/policies and internal control weaknesses. Gifted to communicate persuasively and effectively while managing multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and team building skills that are supported by strong moral compass. Best described as a diplomatic, ambitious and driven individual who seeks to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-changing work environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internal Control Officer
Transnet Freight Rail
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct monthly meetings with department heads to discuss progress towards achieving control objectives, addressing any concerns or findings.
- Continuously improve the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls system through ongoing monitoring, evaluating, and updating procedures as necessary. This has increased the effectiveness of controls.
- Assist departments in re-documenting control frameworks and implementing control self-assessments to ensure that controls are functioning as intended..
- Prepare clear and concise reports (4 reports in total) on the movements of audit issues and the improvements in the control environment
- Ensure timely resolution of audit issues by closely tracking action plans and following up with responsible parties until completion.
Young Professional in Training
Transnet Freight Rail
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted payment reviews on over 30 different contracts to ensure that awards were in accordance with all regulations and internal policies.
- Analyzing and tracking audit findings to ensure that the risk is addressed timely and monitored continually .
- Prepared monthly reports on the number of findings that have been resolved and the improvements identified in the control environment.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Internal Auditing
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2017 - 11.2019
No Degree - Financial Literacy - Be Money Wise
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 06.2023 - 07.2023
No Degree - Artificial Intelligence in The 4IR
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2022 - 02.2022
Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interests
Articles on Artificial Intelligence
Timeline
No Degree - Financial Literacy - Be Money Wise
University of Johannesburg
06.2023 - 07.2023
Internal Control Officer
Transnet Freight Rail
12.2022 - Current
No Degree - Artificial Intelligence in The 4IR
University of Johannesburg
01.2022 - 02.2022
Young Professional in Training
Transnet Freight Rail
04.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Internal Auditing
University of Johannesburg
02.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
02.2017 - 11.2019
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