NOMTHANDAZO MASANGO
Certified Fraud Examiner
Johannesburg
Summary
As a dynamic professional, I bring extensive experience in spearheading complex internal investigations into suspected fraudulent activities such as theft, misconduct, and financial malfeasance. My expertise includes a proven track record in the development and execution of robust Anti-Corruption programs tailored for the African market. Notably, my contributions have led to investigation reports that have established precedents at the CCMA. I am an advocate for nurturing an ethical organizational culture, committed to the prevention and detection of fraud. My exceptional customer service skills are pivotal in enhancing relationship management and fostering impactful discussions on ethical awareness and practices. With a comprehensive background in conducting thorough investigations and a dedication to ethical stewardship, I am passionate about driving forward the conversation on ethics and integrity within the corporate sphere and contributing the the global anti-fraud agenda.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager: Anti-Corruption (AC)
Massmart
12.2023 - Current
- Supporting the AC Vice President in implementing the AC program to ensure compliance with FCPA and domestic laws supporting the Corporate and Real Estate functions.
- Develop and implementing an effective risk based training program for market executives, employees and third party intermediaries.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of the AC compliance program.
- Identifying possible financial control risks and gaps in record-keeping.
- Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure timeous closure of issues.
- Analyse due diligence data and identifying possible risks, partnering with business with discuss findings, risks, and possible mitigating measures.
- Obtain buy-in from business units to enhance compliance strategies and frameworks.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Forensic Auditor
Exxaro Resources
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Performing and leading investigations into alleged fraud and theft; misconduct, unethical behaviour, violations of the law and corporate policies, including but not limited to - conflict of interest, nepotism, collusion, sexual harassment and offences to persons.
- Gather and review evidence;
- Draft and present investigation reports;
- Collect and analyse data to identify and trace any inaccuracies and discrepancies;
- Conduct interviews with suspects, victims and witnesses alike;
- Prepare investigation reports detailing allegations, findings, internal control deficiencies and recommendations;
- Testify in disciplinary inquiries and CCMA cases;
- Administrating the Hotline Tip-Off system;
- Promoting fraud awareness within the organization;
- Provide support to business units with anti-fraud controls;
- Provide support to the Chief Audit Officer with the Combined Assurance Forum;
- Compile Ethics Committee pack to be presented at the Ethics Committee;
- Present cases to the Ethics Committee;
- Assisting the Chief Ethics Officer with investigations;
- Stakeholder Management - Maintain strong working relationships and Reporting matters to relevant authorities and law enforcement agencies;
- Develop and implementation of the fraud strategy.
Financial Crime Specialist
Bidvest Bank
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Performing internal and external investigations into complex financial crimes;
- Reporting on findings, conclusions, recommendations in disciplinary enquiries and to the ombudsman;
- Fraud risk reviews, fraudulent documents identification;
- Investigating money laundering cases;
- Presenting training to prevent further losses;
- Responding to Sec 205 of the CPA (subpoenas) and Liaise with stakeholders, victims and perpetrators.
Graduate Trainee
South African Revenue Services
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Debt collection process (new and old debt);
- Involved with the Prominent Business Individuals project;
- Profiling of taxpayers;
- Performing enhanced due diligence;
- Analysing taxpayer financial statements to determine payment terms;
- Negotiating the terms of payment for deferrals and compromise applications;
- Presenting taxpayer applications to relevant committees.
- Investigation of: Scams, Theft, Fraud, Electronic fraud, Misconduct, Internal control failures, Conflict of Interest, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Irregularities, commercial crime and corruption.
Education
Short Course - Ethics Ambassador Training Programme
The Ethics Institute
04.2001 -
Short Course - Money Laundering Detection and Investigation
Enterprise With University of Pretoria
05-2025
Short Course - Digital Forensics And Investigations
University of Pretoria
12-2022
Short Course - Commercial Forensics Information Technology
North West University
12-2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Auditing
University of South Africa
12-2018
BCom Degree - Financial Sciences
University of Pretoria
12-2016
Skills
- Knowledge of legal procedures
- Analyse patterns and trends to identify potential risks
- Interviewing techniques
- Case Management
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners
- The Ethics Institute
Leadership Experience
- Assistant Youth Mentor, St Stephens Anglican Church
- Chairperson of Events Committee, SARS debt management, Gauteng North
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Senior Manager: Anti-Corruption (AC)
Massmart
12.2023 - Current
Forensic Auditor
Exxaro Resources
05.2021 - 11.2023
Financial Crime Specialist
Bidvest Bank
02.2019 - 04.2021
Graduate Trainee
South African Revenue Services
04.2017 - 01.2019
Short Course - Ethics Ambassador Training Programme
The Ethics Institute
04.2001 -
Short Course - Money Laundering Detection and Investigation
Enterprise With University of Pretoria
Short Course - Digital Forensics And Investigations
University of Pretoria
Short Course - Commercial Forensics Information Technology
North West University
Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Auditing
University of South Africa
BCom Degree - Financial Sciences
University of Pretoria
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