Wenzile Ndlangisa
Senior Auditor
Lonehill
Summary
As a Senior Internal Financial Auditor in MTN SA Internal Audit, my role involves assessing risks, internal and financial controls as well as compliance within all business units across MTN SA. My 15 years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, and governance has laid a solid foundation in operational risk management and has equipped me with a unique skillset that translates seamlessly into the role of Compliance Manager. Through my in-depth understanding of business processes, systems, and controls, I have developed a keen eye for identifying and assessing operational risks. I have honed my ability to analyze data, conduct risk assessments, and formulate effective mitigation strategies. This experience has instilled in me a strong risk aware mindset, enabling me to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and implement robust risk management frameworks. My skills in analysing processes, identifying risks as well as recommending improvements will be valuable in designing effective strategies to always ensure effective management of risk as well as improve controls to aid in ensuring a successful unit and protecting its reputation.
Audit professional with unwavering commitment to high standards and delivering impactful results. Extensive experience in financial analysis, internal control review, and compliance ensures contributions to team success and organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with key skills in risk assessment and data analysis.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
MTN South Africa
07.2022 - Current
- Wenzile is currently a Senior Auditor in the Financial and Operational division at MTN SA where he performs both operational and financial audits.
- Current Responsibilities
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Manage audit plans and oversee end-to-end audit reviews.
- Plan, execute, and report on audits across Finance and Operations functions.
- Conduct opening and closing meetings with senior management and executives.
- Manage audits performed by external vendors.
- Risk & Compliance
- Review Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs).
- Assist business units in enhancing risk management, governance, and internal controls.
- Design and review Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs).
- Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancement.
- Reporting & Quality Assurance
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly reporting packs for EXCO and Audit Committee.
- Review audit workpapers, reports, and eGRC audit files.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit methodologies and regulatory standards.
- Champion quality assurance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Support
- Draft process analyses and engage with process owners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Provide support to team members and foster knowledge sharing.
- People Management
- Supervise and mentor junior and graduate personnel within the audit team.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development support.
- Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- Tools & Innovation
- Develop and maintain audit templates and tools.
- Utilize data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, ACL) to identify anomalies and trends.
- Execute audit plans aligned with business strategy.
Compliance Officer
Sasol
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Wenzile was an Auditor and then a Compliance Officer at Sasol for 5.8 years and 1 year respectively. As an Auditor and Compliance Officer at Sasol, I led and executed end-to-end internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance domains, including international engagements in the UAE and BENELUX regions. My role encompassed risk assessment, control evaluation, and process improvement, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and fraud risk management. I collaborated cross-functionally to develop and implement audit programs, conducted root cause analyses, and delivered actionable insights to senior leadership. Additionally, I ensured alignment with global standards and corporate policies, facilitated control self-assessments, and supported remediation efforts to strengthen the control environment and enhance business integrity.
Eskom
09.2010 - 05.2015
- At Eskom, I provided internal control assurance by analyzing control environments, assessing risks, and coordinating the implementation and monitoring of controls. I supported PFMA reporting and governance compliance, conducted ad-hoc assessments and root cause analyses, maintained databases for incidents and audit findings, and served as secretariat to the Regional Audit Committee.
Sanlam
06.2008 - 08.2010
- At Sanlam, I conducted audits and control reviews across business processes, prepared audit documentation and reports, monitored corrective actions, and ensured compliance with audit recommendations. I also planned and executed audit engagements in line with professional standards, identified risks, and collaborated with management to address findings.
Credit Analyst
FNB
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Prior to his employment at Sanlam, Wenzile was in a graduate programme at FNB Home Loans as a credit analyst.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Internal Audit
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook
References
- Katlego, Malunga, Manager: Compliance and Risk, 083 211 0667, MTN SA
- Tumi, Maimane, Senior Manager: Governance, Risk and Internal Audit, 076 189 6090, Sasol
- Bhuti, Ramatsetse, Governance and Compliance Specialist: Audit, 072 796 6765, Eskom
- Siphumulle, Kwindla, Audit Specialist, 071 883 6960, Sanlam
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors, Membership no. 17127102, Since 2010
Nationality
South African
Timeline
Senior Auditor
MTN South Africa
07.2022 - Current
Compliance Officer
Sasol
08.2015 - 06.2022
Eskom
09.2010 - 05.2015
Sanlam
06.2008 - 08.2010
Credit Analyst
FNB
02.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Internal Audit
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -