SMANGA SIBANYONI

• Assisted Director and Deputy Director Internal Audit in developing a three-year rolling risk-based internal audit strategic plan and a one-year operational internal audit plan.
• Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
• Monitored and supported execution of audit engagement planning to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Development and communications of audit project schedule as per the approved operational plan.
• Prepared draft audit reports for review by Deputy Director and approval by Director, ensuring comprehensive documentation of findings.
• Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
• Development/updating of the audit procedure that guides auditors towards the key controls and selection of a sample to be tested.
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Comprehensive documentation of the audit findings including management comments and action plan.
• Comprehensive documentation of the work performed and compliance into the IIA standards.
• Verification of the selected sample against the audit procedures.
• Obtaining correct supporting documentation for the audit findings.
• Gathering of information to obtain understanding of the control system that guide the focus area.
• Development/updating of a system description and perform walkthrough to ensure that the system operates as intended
• Review working papers and work of subordinates and provide review notes
• Prepare weekly progress report to the Deputy Director.
• Delegated specific tasks to audit team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates
• Perform and manage ad-hoc audits as requested by management.
• Perform audit on Auditor- General verifications
• Develop status of implementation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
• Review financial statements (Interim and Annual) for adherence to National Treasury regulations.
• Communicated delays that could impact audit progress to the Deputy Director promptly.
• Development and implementation of the annual staff development plan for subordinates and identification of own training needs

Performance Audit and Performance Information

• Evaluated whether government programs or operations are managed with the "Three Es" to ensure public accountability and value for money.
• Focused on verifying the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the data that an organization reports against its pre-determined objectives.
• Checked whether the reported indicators are relevant, timely, and verifiable

• Supported CAE in preparing management and audit committee reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborated in preparing combined assurance reports, providing comprehensive insights for stakeholder review.

• Supported CAE in formulating three-year strategic, risk-based internal audit plan and strategy aligned with Global Internal Audit Standard.
• Collaborated with CAE in preparing comprehensive reports for management and audit committees to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Contributed to preparation of combined assurance reports, enhancing visibility of internal and external audit findings.
• Coordinated scheduling and communication with external auditors to ensure smooth audits.

• Supported CAE in preparing management and audit committee reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborated in preparing combined assurance reports, providing comprehensive insights for stakeholder review.

• Supported CAE in formulating three-year strategic, risk-based internal audit plan and strategy aligned with Global Internal Audit Standard.
• Collaborated with CAE in preparing comprehensive reports for management and audit committees to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Contributed to preparation of combined assurance reports, enhancing visibility of internal and external audit findings.
• Coordinated scheduling and communication with external auditors to ensure smooth audits.

• Supported CAE in preparing management and audit committee reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborated in preparing combined assurance reports, providing comprehensive insights for stakeholder review.
• Facilitated coordination of external auditors with CAE, enhancing communication and audit processes.

• Performed internal audits of Regulatory, financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
• Reported on audit findings related to compliance issues, providing actionable insights for management.
• Executed the audit programme regarding risk management, control and governance processes associated with the activities under review.
• Conducted audit fieldwork
• Assisted in planning audit projects and conducting preliminary surveys to identify key areas of focus.
• Developed audit working papers, audit findings and develop a draft audit reports.
• Ensured that sufficient, reliable, relevant and useful evidence is gathered to achieve the audit objectives and assess & evaluate audit evidence.
• Ensured that the audit working papers are complete, accurate and properly referenced and documented.
• Ensured that the results of the fieldwork are adequately supported by the audit evidence.

• Executed audit programme for risk management, control and governance processes, ensuring thorough evaluation of activities under review.
• Ensured that sufficient, reliable, relevant and useful evidence was gathered to achieve the audit objectives and assess & evaluate audit evidence.
• Ensured that the audit working papers were complete, accurate and properly referenced.
• Ensured that the results of the fieldwork were adequately supported by the audit evidence.
• Developed comprehensive audit working papers and findings, producing draft audit reports to support audit objectives.
• Executed follow-up audit, drafting a report on progress of corrective actions implemented by management to enhance accountability.
• Provided administrative and management assistance to Senior Internal auditors with the activities in the office.