Patrick Lebopa

: Developing visions of the future of the workshops, and the strategies for producing the changes needed to achieve the visions.

: Creating a conducive environment for the teams to perform their duties effectively and efficiently by providing the necessary resources.

: Applying the spirit of Ubuntu by fostering teamwork and encouraging co-operation and knowledge sharing in the workplace.

: Developing and communicating the company culture with the team.

: Marketing the business to various clients such as SAPS, Municipalities, Private Companies, Individuals, Wesbank Fleet Maintenance, Government Departments, Insurance companies and Fleet Management companies.

: Playing an oversight role and directing the company.

: Preparations of UIF, VAT returns, salaries and wages and their payments thereof.

: Interaction with the companies’ clientele on diverse issues.

: Review monthly reports prepared by the workshops Managers.

: Review quotes prepared by the workshop Managers for accuracy.

: Attend the industry associations (MIBCO and RMI) meetings and workshops to ensure compliance.

: Managing and motivating +-10 employees.

: Interviewing, hiring and termination of staff. Rewarding top performers and punishing poor performers.

: Review of the payroll report prepared by the Workshop Managers.

: Review the supplier statements reconciliation before payments.

: Discuss the weekly plan with staff members.

: Resolve conflicts and misunderstandings amongst staff members.

: Upskilling the employees and assisting them with their studies.

: Review and reconciliation of petty cash.

: Resolve issues with unhappy or unsatisfied clients.

: Authorise the credit payments or refunds before processing.

: Attending staff meetings with staff members to address all issues raised, twice a month.

: Discuss the annual financial statements with the Accountant.

: Risk identification, development and implementation of controls to mitigate the risks.

• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
• Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
• Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
• Handled all major risks in collaboration with management.
• Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
• Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
• Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
• Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
• Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
• Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines.
• Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
• Produced audit reports.
• Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers.
• Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
• Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
• Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Performed the Compliance audit.
• Performed the Risk Management audit.
• Performed the Financial Discipline Review audit.
• Performed the Responsible Gambling Programme audit.
• Performed the Smoking audit.
• Performed the Contracts audit.
• Performed the Payroll Audit.
• Performed the Health and Safety audit.
• Performed the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) audit.
• Performed the CPA (Consumer Protection Act) audit.
• Reviewed the audit work of the Internal auditor.
• Extensive travelling to all units of Sun International across South Africa and Africa (e.g. Lesotho, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, Swaziland and Botswana).

Clients Serviced

: SA Diamond Board

: SA Human Rights Commission

: Westonaria Local Municipality

: ICASA

: Energy SETA

: Education SETA

: Gauteng Shared Services Centre

: Merafong City Local Municipality

: Midvaal Municipality

: Ekurhuleni Municipality

: Metrobus

: Randfontein Municipality

: City of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Perform the pre-engagement activities at the client.
• Ensuring that the client understands and signs the engagement letter.
• Presenting and discussing the service level agreement with management.
• Ensuring that the audit team signs the certificate of independence.
• Preparation of the Audit Strategic Plan.
• Assessing and evaluating the inherent risks of the client
• Assessing and evaluating the fraud and error risks at the client
• Assessing the work of the internal auditors to evaluate if AGSA can rely on their work.
• Assessing risks at both the financial statement level as well as at the component level.
• Identifying the client’s major/ complex financial cycles.
• Calculating both the planning and final materiality.
• Assessing the Control Environment of the client.
• Auditing all the financial statements components.
• Performing the analytical review on the financial statements to identify high risks areas.
• Discussing the informal queries with the audit team and the client management.
• Compiling and presenting the Management letter to the client management and the audit managers.
• Discussing the audit findings with the client management.
• Supervision of the audit trainees and juniors.
• Reviewing the working papers of the trainees.
• Evaluating the responses given by Client Management on the management letter.
• Performing performance appraisals and evaluating the trainees and junior staff members.
• Attending the Audit Steering meetings with client management.
• Attending the Audit Committee meetings.
• Ensuring that the client pays its bill on time.
• Drafting, analysing and discussing the journal entries the client has to pass to adjust their financial statements
• Performing the Compliance audit to ensure that the client adheres to the Laws and Regulations applicable to them, e.g. PFMA and MFMA.
• Obtaining the overall Management representation letter from management
• Maintaining a good working relationship between the client and the audit team and ensuring that the audit team is independent from the client.
• Performing the Performance Measurement audit to establish if the client has met its goals and objective.
• Preparation of the audit report for presentation and submission to the client and the audit managers.
• Updating the electronic working papers and reports on TeamMate.

• Calculating and posting of legal fees into relevant accounts;
• Calculating & posting of disbursements;
• Prepared the VAT returns;
• Prepared the monthly financial statements;
• Performed the monthly reconciliations;
• Reviewed the monthly invoices to Clients;
• Prepared the payroll for both the employees and Managers:
• Reviewed the staff salary slips for accuracy;
• Review the weekly suppliers payments reports;
• Review of the Client’s statements;
• Maintenance of accounting records on LAWPLAN;
• Maintenance of accounts receivable records;
• Maintenance of accounts payable records;
• Assets register maintenance;
• Maintenance of client database;
• Supervision of 5 finance department staff;
• Attended monthly meetings to present the financial affairs with the Directors.

Clients Serviced

• Centre for Policy Studies (CPS)
• Dept of Housing
• Dept of Health
• Naschem (Subsidiary of Denel)
• Dept of Water and Forestry
• Dupliex Liquid Meters (Subsidiary of Protea Technology (Pty) Ltd)
• ESKOM
• South African Post Services
• Government Employees Pension Fund
• TELKOM
• South African Police Services
• Transvaal Museum
• Government Communication and Information Services
• Eastern Municipal Local Council
• Aventura

Responsibilities

• Auditing the following sections:
• Cash & Bank;
• Debtors and Creditors;
• Fixed Assets and Inventory;
• Investments and Donations;
• Payroll;
• Income & Expenses;
• Inter-company transactions and Loans;
• Obtained an understanding of the accounting and the internal controls systems;
• Formulated an audit approach;
• Performed the Test of controls to assess the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the controls;
• Performed the Substantive procedures on the financial statements sections;
• Provided recommendations to clients on findings reported;
• Prepared the financial statements from the source documents;
• Discussing the audit findings with the Audit team and the clients management.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
• Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
• Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
• Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.