Nompumelelo Promise Mabena
Financial Control Systems
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Technology Risk and SAP GRC Specialist with 8+ years in financial services, supporting enterprise-wide SAP environments across South Africa and Rest of Africa. Proven experience in access control, product control, reconciliations, financial reporting, IT risk assessments, audit support, and compliance automation. Recognized for streamlining risk reporting, strengthening SAP governance, and reducing manual control effort in large, regulated banking environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Technology Enablement – SAP Support / SAP GRC
ABSA
09.2022 - Current
- Governed SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and BW access for enterprise users across South Africa and Rest of Africa, ensuring compliance with internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Designed and maintained role-based access controls (RBAC), reducing segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts and unauthorized access risks.
- Executed SAP GRC risk assessments and control evaluations, contributing to improved audit outcomes and reduced repeat findings.
- Automated multiple risk and compliance reports using SAP BusinessObjects, cutting report preparation time by ~80%.
- Implemented and monitored automated controls via SAP GRC Process Control, reducing reliance on manual compliance testing.
- Served as a primary audit liaison, delivering access logs, SoD analysis, and control evidence for internal and external audits, with timely closure of findings.
- Monitored and resolved access violations, role conflicts, and policy breaches, strengthening continuous compliance monitoring.
- Supported month-end close activities, including controlled system opening and closing for journal postings.
- Resolved S/4HANA–ECC replication errors, improving data accuracy and finance system reliability.
- Managed production access requests and approvals through SAP GRC, ensuring strict adherence to least-privilege principles.
- Supported FI/CO issue resolution, minimizing business disruption during reporting cycles.
- Coordinated Risk and Control Information (RCI) and control monitoring activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Conducted SAP upgrade testing, reducing post-deployment incidents.
- Trained end users on SAP GRC, BW, and risk reporting tools, improving compliance awareness and reporting accuracy.
- Maintained and updated SAP process documentation, supporting governance and audit readiness.
Accounting Operations – Africa Region Cash Reconciliations
ABSA AFRICA
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Performed high-volume cash and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple African entities, supporting accurate month-end close.
- Investigated and resolved out-of-proof balances and reconciliation breaks, reducing aged recon items.
- Supported financial reporting and risk management processes during month-end.
- Reconciled accounts payable, corporate accounts, credit cards, and card receivables using SAP and Intellimatch.
- Conducted MI variance investigations, improving data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Completed Consigno attestations, supporting control assurance and audit requirements.
Staff Expense Reconciliation Officer
ABSA AFRICA
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed corporate card reconciliations, limits, cancellations, and global exits.
- Reduced unreconciled staff expenses through process improvements and controls.
- Conducted risk management and past-due monitoring.
- Performed process mapping to strengthen expense controls.
- Fixed Assets (Concurrent / Rotational Duties)
- Capitalized and retired fixed assets; managed Assets Under Construction (AUC).
- Performed month-end balancing and weekly verifications.
- Executed bulk asset creation, transfers, and journals using LSMW uploads.
- Reconciled FA WIP accounts and investigated open items.
Reception & Customer service
ABSA – Sandton City Branch
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Delivered front-office client service in a high-volume banking environment.
- Managed switchboard (~6,000 calls/month), executive bookings, and FICA listings.
- Compiled sales reports and coordinated branch administration.
Administrative & Front Desk Assistant
iLAB
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided administrative and front-desk support.
- Assisted HR with CV editing and recruitment administration.
- Coordinated meetings, courier services, and office operations.
- Deliver professional client service at reception
- Advise clients on required documentation and banking processes
- Direct clients and incoming calls to the appropriate departments
Insurance Sales Consultant
Duma Financial Services
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Sold insurance and financial products (Hollard, Old Mutual).
- Assessed client needs and provided tailored financial solutions.
Financial Assistant
Duma Financial Services
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Supported accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and journals.
- Maintained financial records and resolved discrepancies.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Information Technology Management
MANCOSA
CIMA – Managerial Level - undefined
IMAS
CIMA – Operational Level - undefined
IMAS
01.2019
Advanced Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2017
National Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
01.2013
Matric - undefined
Dinoto Technical Secondary School
01.2009
Skills
SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BW/4HANA
SAP GRC (Access Control, Risk Management, Process Control)
IT Risk & Compliance Management
Segregation of Duties (SoD) Analysis
Access Control & User Provisioning
Audit Support & Regulatory Compliance
Risk Reporting & Control Monitoring
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
Strong stakeholder communication (IT, Finance, Audit)
Self-driven, results-focused, and highly accountable
Collaborative team player in cross-functional environments
Process improvement and documentation
Accomplishments
Author of Repositioned 2017 and Easily Misunderstood 2021\award winning humanitarian Founder of Esther’s Crown Africa One Young World Ambassador
Affiliations
CIMA
One Young World Ambassador
Certification
SAP GRC
Timeline
Technology Enablement – SAP Support / SAP GRC
ABSA
09.2022 - Current
Accounting Operations – Africa Region Cash Reconciliations
ABSA AFRICA
04.2019 - 08.2022
Staff Expense Reconciliation Officer
ABSA AFRICA
04.2017 - 03.2019
Reception & Customer service
ABSA – Sandton City Branch
08.2016 - 03.2017
Administrative & Front Desk Assistant
iLAB
07.2015 - 07.2016
Insurance Sales Consultant
Duma Financial Services
06.2014 - 06.2015
Financial Assistant
Duma Financial Services
01.2014 - 06.2014
CIMA – Managerial Level - undefined
IMAS
CIMA – Operational Level - undefined
IMAS
Advanced Diploma - Financial Management
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Matric - undefined
Dinoto Technical Secondary School
Postgraduate Diploma - Information Technology Management
MANCOSA