Accounts, Auditor, Internal Audit, Internal controls, Finance

• Updated, implemented and maintained the minimum internal control standards (MICS) framework with local and global changes to risks, controls, control owners and any other required details.
• As part of the agile ways of working, delivered as a team member, ownership of work on the sprint backlog, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focusing on root cause and problem solving.
• Mapped and documented the detailed end to end process walkthrough (including RACI, SLA’s and document retention requirements) within the internal control SOP.
• Documented/updated internal control SOPs with any changes to the business processes, MICS framework and/or Africa Zone Methodology.
• Prepared quality working papers according to the Africa Zone Methodology on a monthly and quarterly basis on MICS, DAG and policy compliance.
• Identified design adequacy and control effectiveness gaps within the processes that create risk exposure and identify improvement opportunities to mitigate the risk.
• Identified the root cause for each of the control deficiencies identified and quantify the impact of the deficiency on the process and/or the business.
• Provided sustainable recommendations for action plans that address the root causes identified.
• Ensured achievement of internal controls KPIs at country level and regional level.
• Assessed compliance levels to the company’s Delegation of Authority Guidelines (DAG) when business decisions were made.
• Verified management's Letter of Representation on the Internal Controls and financial reporting controls.
• Prepared and presented to the Audit Committee the quarterly Internal Controls Report.
• Performed and prepared the annual GAP Analysis and reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce and resolve issues.
• Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.

• Performed risk-based audits on key business activities and processes and prepared reports highlighting the issues and problems of the organization.
• Managed the variety of stakeholders through regular communications about their expectation.
• Guided managers and staff on all levels even by providing orientations when necessary.
• Attended meetings with auditees in order to understand all internal business processes.
• Made recommendations for internal improvements and secured backing for them.
• Led internal audit exit meetings to discuss findings and management action plans, and planned and executed follow-up testing to ensure action plans were properly implemented.
• Traveled to different locations (in-country and in Southern Africa) to meet with relevant stakeholders and evaluate operations.
• Prepared scoping letters for specific audit assignments and follow through with such audits, based on the internal audit plan for the year and report findings for review.
• Captured, organized and maintained detailed audit working papers.
• Liaised with external auditors to eliminate unnecessary duplication of work when applicable.

• Planned and conducted financial and operational audit assignments on parastatal companies, non-governmental organisations and small and medium sized SMEs to assure financial statements are fairy presented.
• Identified and assessed risks of material misstatement of financial reports due to fraud; assess internal controls and ensure controls were effectively designed.
• Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
• Applied audit fundamentals to identify risks and develop action plans.
• Reported audit findings and made recommendations for improvements.
• Provided periodic reports on the progress of on-going audit assignments and facilitated successful audits through sound and thorough documentation.
• Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to keep company in good standing.
• Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement.