Robin Andy Petersen
Cape Town
Summary
I am a South African public sector professional, currently occupying the position of Senior Financial Inspector at the Western Cape Liquor Authority. My current ambitions involves obtain a PhD in Internal Auditing, which is currently in progress, whilst i am studying toward the completion of part 2 of the Certified Internal Audit exams, with part 1 completed on 18 June 2025. Apart from the above, i hold a Master's and Bachelor's Degree, and National Diploma in Internal Auditing. My other qualifications include a National Higher Certificate in Accountancy and a National Diploma in Public Administration. I am a friendly, warm, well mannered and respectful person at heart, and maintain positivity toward achieving my ambitions. My colleagues regard me as a team player ,that is motivational in nature.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Inspector: Compliance and Enforcement
Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA)
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Participation and assistance in developing and implementation of Departmental Strategic and Operational Plans, and Financial Inspection Strategy of the Compliance and Enforcement Division of the WCLA; Analysing and implementing appropriate interventions to mitigate Inspection challenges toward achieving key performance Indicator objectives. The composition of sampling worksheets of licence holders to be inspected, in terms of the prescripts of the Western Cape Liquor Act and Western Cape Liquor Regulations; The Issuance of requests for volume and turn over data (record or other document) in terms of section 74(1)(b) of the Act. The receipt, storing, analysis and processing of volumes and turnover data received from on and off consumption licensees. The inspection of licenced premises in terms of section 75(4A) of the Act to review volume and turn over data (record or other document) and performance of walk through inspections, to perform test of controls at licenced premises; The identification of non-compliance/contravention trends relating to financial inspections conducted; Ensuring all evidence obtained during inspections conducted, complies with applicable legislation, methodology and standard operating procedures. The issuance and follow ups on compliance notices to Licensees; Promptly follow-up on all instances of non-compliance, anticipated risks and other areas of concern with relevant licence holders; Drafting of Section 73 report complaints against non-compliance identified on inspections conducted, for the Liquor Licensing Tribunal (LLT) considerations and sanctioning. Ensure that licence holders are appropriately informed regarding the outcomes of decisions taken in respect of such licence holder; The Undertaking of intelligence driven Inspectorate operations with external role players (e.g. SAPS, SARS, and other regulatory authorities) in various areas in the Western Cape, in line the WCLA Regulatory Framework, Financial Inspection methodology and standard operating procedures; Continuous communication of the Senior Manager: Compliance and Enforcement, to advise on the progress of investigations, anticipated risks, significant events and developments. Always promote a positive image of the WCLA; Model the volumes and turnover data to categories into different segmentation options for the on and off consumption licensees for the purposes of implementing and maintaining a differentiated pricing strategy and other differentiated regulatory methodologies; The provision of recommendations toward the differentiated pricing strategy and methodologies; Ensuring the submission of an analysis of performance to indicate where challenges are experienced and what interventions will be implemented to address challenges;
- Contract - renewable
Liquor Licensing Administrator
WCLA
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Provision of Administration and Research assistance required by the Liquor Licensing Tribunal(LLT), that assists them in their adjudication process; The processing of Liquor License Applications in accordance with standard operating procedures, by screening permanent liquor applications for compliance to Regulation 9 of the Western Cape Liquor Regulations 2011- amended 2017 and Chapter 6 of the Western Cape Liquor Act; Updating and maintaining relevant information on the License Management and Tracking System (LMATS; Preparation and enrolment of Permanent Liquor Applications, to be adjudicated by the LLT; Liaison with stakeholders - the SAPS, Department of Social Development and Local Municipalities, on information required in the Liquor Licensing Application process; Communication of outcomes/postponements and rejected Applications to applicants, stakeholders and objectors; Preparing and submitting publication information for Advertising of both Permanent and Removal Liquor Applications, to Service Providers responsible for the publication in both local Newspapers and Government Gazette; Preparing supporting documentation required for the payment of the publications to the various Service Providers; Submitting publication schedules for communication to all relevant stakeholders; Responding to queries received by the call center received from the public, within 10 working days; Consultations with prospective Liquor license Applicants on the process toward applying for a Permanent Liquor License in terms of the Western Cape Liquor Regulations and the Western Cape Liquor Act; Preparing and forwarding of statistics on a monthly basis, to the Manager of the Liquor Licensing Administration Department.
- Reason for leaving: Started the position of Senior Financial Inspector at the WCLA from 1 December 2023.
- Other experience prior to this 2 June 2014 is available, but not specific to the position of Manager: Enterprise Risk applied for herewith.
Administrative Assistant
Road Accident Fund (RAF), Cape Town- Document Services
06.2014 - 01.2019
- General Administrative responsibilities required relative to document distribution, scanning and collection on behalf of the RAF.
- Previous Companies employed at:
Trainee Internal Auditor (half-daily Secondment)
Road Accident Fund (RAF), Cape Town
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Attended introductory meetings with Auditee to consult on the full process description function being audited; conducted preliminary surveys about the process being audited, to gain full comprehension on the processes; execution of audit procedures as established by Internal Audit Management; preparation and completion of working papers related to the procedures performed, and discrepancies found in the course of the audit; submission of exception reports to outline findings; and conduction of follow-ups on audit findings in order to ascertain whether the recommendations have been implemented by management, which Internal Audit has recommended, which assists the company to mitigate risks associated with processes audited.
- Review of: Supply Chain Management function: Reviewing compliance to the Supply Chain Management legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures including, the requests for quotation (RFQ), information (RFI), proposal (RFP) and request for bids (RFB); Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to ensure sustainable, fair, competitive, and cost-effective supply of goods and services; Reviewing the reliability and integrity of information during the sourcing and processing of suppliers from the National Treasury Central Supplier Database; Reviewing the controls around the procurement process included the purchase requisition workflow, ordering, delivery and receipt of goods, Processing of payment for goods received, Tender process and Accuracy of B-BBEE spends.
- Review of the Contract Management Function: Reviewing compliance to the contract management framework, policies, and procedures - Reviewing agreements, contracts and SLA’s and compliance thereof; Completeness and accuracy of contracts database; Review and approval of contracts; Renewal/extension, variation, and cancellation of contracts; Monitoring of supplier’s performance and enforcement of contractual obligation quality and standard; and monitoring of payment for services rendered in line with the contracts.
- The scope above relates to the strategic risk, as per the strategic risk register of: regulatory framework – Auditing for non-compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. Financial Management - Supply Chain Management - Fraud and Corruption, which is described as follows - Internal and external fraud and collusion, and theft or leakage of information.
- Reason for leaving: Secondment period with the Internal Audit Department concluded at the end of March 2018.
Creditors Clerk – Land Rights Management Facility
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Attorneys, Cape Town
11.2011 - 03.2012
Creditors Clerk
RAF, Cape Town- Finance Department
08.2007 - 11.2011
Claims Assistant – Claims Department
RAF, Cape Town- Claims Department
05.2004 - 07.2007
Finance Intern
City of Cape Town Municipality – Department of Sport & Recreation
06.2003 - 04.2004
Education
Doctor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
ND - Public Administration
Northlink College
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) Designation - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) part 1
06.2025
Master of Internal Auditing (MAIUD) - undefined
CPUT
06.2020
Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) - Internal Auditing
CPUT
12.2017
National Diploma (ND) - Internal Auditing
CPUT
04.2016
National Higher Certificate (NHC) - Financial Accounting
CPUT
05.2011
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined
Parow High School
01.1998
Skills
- Researcher; Conducting Financial Compliance Inspections; Internal Auditing Professional; Public administrator; Excellent communicator; Team player
Accomplishments
Certified Internal Auditor - Part 1 - 18 June 2025;
Master's Degree - Internal Auditing - 2020.
Affiliations
Associate Member - Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA). Membership No: 46617729.
Certification
South African Driver’s License Code.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Airplanes - i would like to be a pilot after completion of my doctorate degree
Sports - i love football, cricket, cycling, formula 1 and rugby
Socializing (braaing) and networking
Timeline
Senior Financial Inspector: Compliance and Enforcement
Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA)
12.2023 - 11.2025
Liquor Licensing Administrator
WCLA
01.2019 - 11.2023
Trainee Internal Auditor (half-daily Secondment)
Road Accident Fund (RAF), Cape Town
04.2017 - 03.2018
Administrative Assistant
Road Accident Fund (RAF), Cape Town- Document Services
06.2014 - 01.2019
Creditors Clerk – Land Rights Management Facility
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Attorneys, Cape Town
11.2011 - 03.2012
Creditors Clerk
RAF, Cape Town- Finance Department
08.2007 - 11.2011
Claims Assistant – Claims Department
RAF, Cape Town- Claims Department
05.2004 - 07.2007
Finance Intern
City of Cape Town Municipality – Department of Sport & Recreation
06.2003 - 04.2004
ND - Public Administration
Northlink College
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) Designation - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) part 1
Master of Internal Auditing (MAIUD) - undefined
CPUT
Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) - Internal Auditing
CPUT
National Diploma (ND) - Internal Auditing
CPUT
National Higher Certificate (NHC) - Financial Accounting
CPUT
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined
Parow High School
Doctor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
HOBBIES
Research & studying and socializing with family & friends.
JOURNAL PARTICIPATION/PUBLICATION
- Title: “The Corporate Governance of South African State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs): Leadership and Compliance Issues.” Authors: R Petersen, J Dubihlela O Chakabva. Publication Journal: International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science, 5(1): 228-238. Available online at: https://doi.org/10.38142/ijesss.v5i1.939. 2024.
- Title: “Perceptions of Internal Auditing Professionals towards Corporate Governance Malpractices in State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa.” Authors: Prof. J Dubihlela & Mr. Robin Petersen – Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. Publication Journal: 2020 Southern African Accounting Association National Teaching and Learning and Regional Conference Proceedings in association with the Meditari Accountancy Research Conference – Pages: 287 to 305. ISBN number: 978-0-620-90856-6. 2020.
WORK TRAINING RECEIVED
Organizational Change Management; Emotional Intelligence Training; Licensing Management and Tracking System (Lmats) training; Fire Fighting, First Aid & Occupational Health and Safety Training.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Western Cape Liquor Act (Act 4 of 2008, Section 36); The Western Cape Liquor Regulations of 2011, as amended in 2017; Road Accident Fund Act (Act 56 of 1996) and Road Accident Fund Amendment Act (Act 19 of 2005); Public Financial Management Act (Act 1 of 1999); POPI. PAIA; PAJA.
- Working Knowledge and understanding of: King 4 Report on Corporate Governance (together with Internal Auditing Standards, the basis for my Research conducted during my Master’s Degree qualification). Working knowledge of GAAP & IFRS during BTech Degree and National Diploma: Internal Auditing qualifications.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Supervision of Inspectors in the Situational Analysis and Planning Unit of the Compliance and Enforcement unit of the WCLA. Training/coaching to Administrators and Interns of the WCLA and RAF, in the performance of their administrative responsibilities.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Licensing Management & Tracking System (Lmats); Teammate (Internal Auditing Software); SAP, RAF Claims, Offer Control & Payment systems; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).