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Comment Gerald Shivambu

Internal Auditor
Groblersdal

Summary

Assisted the institution in achieving unqualified and maintain unqualified audit opinion To assist with the improvement of internal controls.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


Forward-thinking individual with great understanding of auditing procedures. Offering more than 10 years of expertise of regulatory audit and risk issues. Known for accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Internal Auditor

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Groblersdal
05.2012 - Current


  • Perform regularity internal audits of financial and departmental operations.
  • Conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
  • Preparing engagement letters
  • Draft process analysis document
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process
  • Investigating fraud/ theft cases and Unauthorized , irregular and fruitless expenditure
  • Coordinate Audit Committee operations
  • Perform any other internal audit task as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive
  • Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to regulations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and documented process reviews.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Guide departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Trained newly hired Internal audit interns on municipal processes, procedures and deadlines.

Acting Senior Internal Auditor

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Groblersdal
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Supervise the work of Internal Auditors and Interns
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
  • Review the planned and the execution of Internal audits
  • Identify and report on control deficiencies relating to compliance with financial operational policies and procedures
  • Compile performance audit reports
  • Evaluate auditee’s response and perform follow-up audits
  • Perform ad hoc assignments/ investigations
  • Coordinate Audit Committee operations
  • Take part in preliminary and closing meeting with auditee
  • Perform any other internal audit task as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives.

Officer

SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY
polokwane
11.2011 - 04.2012
  • Analyze and interrogate beneficiary date from Socpen
  • Check completeness of application forms
  • Check validity and completeness of required documentation per grant
  • Physical verification of beneficiaries
  • Review of beneficiary files
  • Provide management report
  • Perform investigation of alleged fraud 6.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to detect and prevent fraud.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support fraud investigations.
  • Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.

Internal Auditor

Polokwane local Municipality
Polokwane
06.2010 - 10.2011
  • Assist in the Identification and evaluation of risks
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
  • Identified and reported audit issues.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Documented auditing information utilizing corporate system.
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Perform follow-up audits
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Coordinate Audit Committee Operations
  • Engage with external Auditors
  • Perform administration task of the Internal Audit as assigned by the Manager.

Trainee Internal Auditor

POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Polokwane
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
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  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
  • Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Produced audit reports.

Intern

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls, i.e
  • Policies and manuals
  • Assist in monitoring compliance with internal control systems and legislative framework
  • Conduct Audits of Drivers licences
  • Assist with the facilitation of risk assessments at testing stations
  • Assist in performing investigations of alleged fraud licenses

Bank teller

ABSA BANK
10.2007 - 04.2008
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hudson Ntsanwisi Senior Secondary School
01.2003 - 01.2003

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Vaal University of Technology
Gauteng, South Africa
02.2003 - 09.2007

Certificate -Public Sector Risk management – National Treasury - Risk Management

National Treasury
12.2009 - 01.2010

Certificate - Forensic And Investigative Auditing - Forensic And Investigative Auditing

UNISA
South Africa
01.2013 - 02.2014

Certificate -Municipal Finance Management Programne - undefined

WITS

Advance Diploma - Accounting Science

UNISA
01.2022 - 05.2023

Certificate in Computer literacy - undefined

Avuxeni Computer Academy

Certificate in IT Auditing for Non-IT Auditors, Institution of Internal Auditors (S.A - undefined

Certificate in Tools and Techniques for Internal Auditors, Institution of Internal Auditors (S.A - undefined

Certificate in Effective Preliminary Investigation, Association of Certified Fraud Examinations -

ACFE
01.2011 - 01.2011

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Audit of Performance Information
  • Performance Management audits
  • Financial audits (SCM, Expenditure, and Revenue etc.)
  • Information Technology audits
  • Infrastructure and water services Audits
  • Human Resource Management Audits
  • Risk Management Audits
  • Compliance Management Audits
  • Risk Management Audit
  • Fraud Investigations

Affiliations

Institute of Internal Auditors SA

Software

Team mate

Interests

Reading, soccer and networking

IIASA

I am a registered member of the institute of Internal auditors south africa

Timeline

Advance Diploma - Accounting Science

UNISA
01.2022 - 05.2023

Acting Senior Internal Auditor

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
04.2019 - 05.2019

Certificate - Forensic And Investigative Auditing - Forensic And Investigative Auditing

UNISA
01.2013 - 02.2014

Internal Auditor

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
05.2012 - Current

Officer

SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY
11.2011 - 04.2012

Certificate in Effective Preliminary Investigation, Association of Certified Fraud Examinations -

ACFE
01.2011 - 01.2011

Internal Auditor

Polokwane local Municipality
06.2010 - 10.2011

Certificate -Public Sector Risk management – National Treasury - Risk Management

National Treasury
12.2009 - 01.2010

Trainee Internal Auditor

POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
06.2009 - 05.2010

Intern

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
04.2008 - 03.2009

Bank teller

ABSA BANK
10.2007 - 04.2008

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Vaal University of Technology
02.2003 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Hudson Ntsanwisi Senior Secondary School
01.2003 - 01.2003

Certificate -Municipal Finance Management Programne - undefined

WITS

Certificate in Computer literacy - undefined

Avuxeni Computer Academy

Certificate in IT Auditing for Non-IT Auditors, Institution of Internal Auditors (S.A - undefined

Certificate in Tools and Techniques for Internal Auditors, Institution of Internal Auditors (S.A - undefined

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