Nkosingiphile Makhanye
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Summary
Accomplished IT Auditor with expertise in risk-based identification, assessment and monitoring of and operational risks across financial services, telecoms energy and mining sectors.
Experienced in developing audit plans, findings reports and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and compliance. Proficient in SAP ERP, PowerBi and Alteryx with strong analytical stakeholder engagement and risk assessments, management and monitoring.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Audit Associate
PwC
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Leading risk-based audit planning and execution across IT environments applying ISA, COSO and SOX frameworks to assess controls effectiveness.
- Growing junior professionals through coaching and mentoring on risk, testing techniques and reviews improving delivery quality and consistency.
- Drafting and delivering risk and solution focused reports with clear findings, root cause analysis and risk mitigation for management and relevant stakeholders.
- Continuous monitoring and validation of managements remediation of audit findings ensuring closure of IT and operational risk issues.
- Conducting IT General Control, SAP basis and business process reviews identifying operational and IT risk exposures in access, change management and data security.
- Performing operating system and database risk reviews (Linux, Oracle, DB2, SAP HANA), assessing vulnerabilities and recommending remediation actions.
- Continuous participation in training for enhanced risk, industry and audit knowledge to improve client operational and control systems.
IT Audit Associate
PwC
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted application control assessments (SAP, OneStream, Hyperion) to identify control weaknesses.
- Performed risk based IT General Control reviews across financial services, telecoms, energy and mining clients ensuring compliance with with SOX and ISA standards.
- Supported tracking of risk based audit findings validating management actions to address control deficiencies and closure.
Assistant Lecturer
North West University
Potchefstroom
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed course materials and resources aligning with curriculum standards.
- Delivered coaching sessions supporting students in achieving academic goals and and developing analytical problem-solving skills
- Liaised between lecturers, students and third parties to coordinate activities and facilitate a smooth working environment.
Education
BCom Management Accounting Honours - Risk Management, Finance And Accounting, Strategy
North West University
Potchefstroom 01.2020 - 12.2020
BCom Financial Accounting - Accounting and Finance, Taxation
North West University
Potchefstroom 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
- Audit planning
- Reporting
- Communication
- Risk assessment and monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational and IT risk management
- SAP ERP system
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerBi
- Alteryx (data analytics & automation)
Affiliations
- Proud member of the department social committee which coordinates events to inspire team cohesion and work-life balance.
- Efficient member of the department project management team which facilitates all staff and project planning to ensure smooth project delivery.
Certification
- Golden Key Award (2018)
- CISA Certification (in progress)
Timeline
Senior IT Audit Associate
PwC
01.2024 - Current
IT Audit Associate
PwC
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Lecturer
North West University
01.2021 - 12.2021
BCom Management Accounting Honours - Risk Management, Finance And Accounting, Strategy
North West University
01.2020 - 12.2020
BCom Financial Accounting - Accounting and Finance, Taxation
North West University
01.2017 - 12.2019