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Shaun Vroomen

Senior Manager - IT Risk Assurance
Bloemfontein,Free State
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Shaun Vroomen

Summary

Dynamic, ethical, and highly motivated professional with 28 years in the information systems industry. Adept financial manager/director for 13 years. Demonstrates expertise in problem solving, IT security, control evaluation, management, data analytics, business intelligence, and IT audit. Committed team player, investing in team success and fostering innovative thinking.

Overview

28
years of professional experience
7

Certifications

Work History

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Senior Manager
05.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements
  • Member of PwC Free State Management Committee
  • Conduct comprehensive training sessions for both trainees and permanent staff, covering controls testing, general IT skills, specialized IT auditing, data analytics processes, use of analytic tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)
  • Address employee soft skills, including stress and time management
  • Participate in the National training facilitation team
  • Drive innovation by developing and implementing cutting-edge technology tools for local and national audit engagements
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale
  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights
  • Upheld security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility
  • Taught more than ten (10) classes or workshops per year
  • Mentored five (5) employees per month after classes in order to monitor progress in data analysis and Information systems auditing
  • Facilitated high-quality training program delivery to employees and external stakeholders
  • Built constructive trainer and vendor relationships for successful program delivery
  • Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters
  • Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions
  • Assisted staff auditors with Information System Understanding and Risk analysis
  • Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts

SV IT

Business Owner
05.2014 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Performed comprehensive IT support to over 50 clients
  • Implemented and supported of over 5 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software packages
  • Payroll software support and development of financial reporting tools
  • Designed and implemented efficient Supply Chain reporting processes
  • Facilitate training for Microsoft Office software and general IT skills
  • General IT support, covering both software and hardware issues
  • Sales and support of IT infrastructure
  • Developed and installed IT Networks for 5 clients
  • Developed and installed CCTV systems for 7 clients
  • Financial management of statutory requirements
  • Ensure seamless integration of ERP systems, offer ongoing support, and address payroll software needs
  • Develop reporting tools for enhanced financial insight and streamline Supply Chain reporting processes
  • Conduct training sessions for Microsoft Office and general
  • IT skills
  • Provide all-encompassing support for IT infrastructure, including sales
  • Implement and maintain CCTV systems for enhanced security
  • Manage financial aspects related to statutory requirements.

ARB Electrical Wholesalers

Director
01.2013 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Instrumental in migrating financial information and overseeing seamless transition of 120 employee contracts and payroll data from EV to ARB
  • Facilitated retrenchment processes and led negotiations for employee retention post-EV takeover
  • Successfully navigated union negotiations during post-EV takeover, ensuring smooth transition and fostering positive employee relations.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals for 3 branches.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.

Elektro Vroomen (Pty) Ltd

Director
01.2003 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Elektro Vroomen, founded in 1952, was a family-owned business achieving annual turnover of over R 130 million
  • Specializing in electrical wholesale, supplying over 500 clients with electrical cable, accessories, and lighting products
  • In December 2012, Elektro Vroomen transitioned to ARB Electrical Wholesalers listed on the JSE
  • Managed Information Technology, Human Resources, and Financial management, overseeing payroll for 120 employees, preparing financial statements, and actively participating in negotiations during the sale to ARB
  • Successfully navigating union wage negotiations and representing the company in CCMA proceedings
  • Spearheaded resolving employee dismissals and disputes

Education

University of South Africa
South Africa

Bachelor of Management Studies from Financial management
10.2019

Technicon of The Free State
Bloemfontein

Ordinary National Diploma - OND from Electronic And Micro Processor Engineering
11.1998

Sentraal High
Bloemfontein

High School Diploma
12.1992

Skills

  • Machine Learning
  • Data Visualization
  • Work Under Pressure
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Software
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Team Building and Leadership Skills
  • Innovative and Creative Thinking
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Network Architecture and Configuration
  • Data Analytics
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Influencing and Negotiating
  • Management Reporting
  • Organizational Improvements

Certification

Aug 2001 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Microsoft Aug 2001 Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Microsoft Aug 2001 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Microsoft Mar 2020 Nanodegree in Business Analytics Udacity Mar 2020 Nanodegree in Programming for Data Science with Python Udacity Jun 2020 Nanodegree in Machine Learning - Introduction with PyTorch Udacity Dec 2018 Expires February 2024 Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) ISACA Credential ID 18152688 Mar 2019 Expires February 2024 Information Systems Audit Professional (ISAP (SA)) ISACA SA Credential ID N/A Jun 2020 Expires February 2025 Alteryx Designer Core Certified Alteryx Credential ID N/A Feb 2020 Expires February 2025 Alteryx Designer Advanced Certification Alteryx

Affiliations

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Information Systems Audit Professional (ISAP SA)

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
South Sotho
Beginner (A1)
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Timeline

Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
05.2016 - Current

Business Owner

SV IT
05.2014 - 04.2016

Director

ARB Electrical Wholesalers
01.2013 - 04.2014

Director

Elektro Vroomen (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2012

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Management Studies from Financial management

Technicon of The Free State

Ordinary National Diploma - OND from Electronic And Micro Processor Engineering

Sentraal High

High School Diploma

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