Vincent Thabang Nkhahle

I performed the duties below relating to the audit engagements and training of the subordinates:

• Audit planning.
• Conduct research and engage with senior manager to gain an understanding of the client's business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process.
• Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks.
• Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with Auditor General's audit strategy.
• Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review.
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of clients to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully.
• Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage clients if the team encounters any challenges.
• Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for the trainee accountants/auditors
• Execute audit procedures and all working papers
• Liaise with the management of the client on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
• Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with the senior manager.
• Presents the engagement letters, audit strategies, management and audit reports to the client's management and oversight bodies (council,audit committees) on the plan , progress and audit outcomes.
• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders of the client to ensure support during the audit process
• Liaise with key stakeholders at client (such as council,MPAC and audit committee) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
• Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of the organizational goals
• Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
• Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements
• Support the implementation of the people plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff
• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
• Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of budgets.

• I performed the duties below relating to the audit engagements and training of the subordinates:
• Audit planning.
• Conduct research and engage with senior manager to gain an understanding of the client's business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process.
• Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks.
• Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with Auditor General's audit strategy.
• Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review.
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of clients to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully.
• Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage clients if the team encounters any challenges.
• Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for the trainee accountants/auditors
• Execute audit procedures and all working papers
• Liaise with the management of the client on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
• Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with the senior manager.
• Presents the engagement letters, audit strategies, management and audit reports to the client's management and oversight bodies (council,audit committees) on the plan , progress and audit outcomes.
• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders of the client to ensure support during the audit process
• Liaise with key stakeholders at client (such as council,MPAC and audit committee) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
• Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of the organizational goals
• Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
• Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements
• Support the implementation of the people plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff
• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
• Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of budgets.

• Compilation of audit plans
• Completion of quality and cost-effective audit
• Drafting management letters
• Reporting on audit findings
• Updating manager & senior manager on progress made
• Attendance of audit committee/steering committee meetings
• Training and developing of staff through on-the-job mentoring
• Managing staff hours
• Monitoring staff performance
• Allocating work to staff
• Leading staff by ensuring undisturbed work flow
• Providing input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/his control; budget and other organizational reporting needs

• Compilation of audit plans
• Completion of quality and cost-effective audit
• Drafting management letters
• Reporting on audit findings
• Updating manager & senior manager on progress made
• Attendance of audit committee/steering committee meetings
• Training and developing of staff through on-the-job mentoring
• Managing staff hours
• Monitoring staff performance
• Allocating work to staff
• Leading staff by ensuring undisturbed work flow
• Providing input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/his control; budget and other organizational reporting needs

• 3-year internship - Assisting experienced auditors with various accounting tasks, gaining practical experience in auditing, financial reporting, tax preparation and management accounting and completing the necessary training in accordance with the SAICA competency requirements to become a qualified auditor.
• This role included working under the supervision of senior auditors and contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of financial, compliance and performance reporting processes.