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Mahlatse Nkoana

Summary

Proven Senior Internal Auditor with a track record of enhancing internal control processes by identifying improvement areas during audits. Experienced in audit planning and report writing, adept at teamwork and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and foster stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Internal Auditor

PwC
04.2023 - Current
  • Drafting scope letters based on the audit plan;
  • Developing system descriptions including risk matrix;
  • Preparing audit programs;
  • Testing internal controls using audit program;
  • Ensuring that all working papers issued are properly constructed, supported and communicated;
  • Ensuring that all auditing findings and recommendations made during the course of the audit are promptly communicated to management;
  • Documenting detailed reporting of audit findings and make value adding recommendations for possible corrective action;
  • Finalising the audit files(s) and ensuring that all supporting documentation is properly retained;
  • Reporting to management the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls tested.
  • Coaching junior consultants, supervision and transfer of skills.
  • Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance on best practices in internal auditing and encouraging professional development.
  • Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate open communication during the audit process.
  • Managed multiple complex audit projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
  • Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.

Internal Audit

Arcellor Mittal
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Drafting scope letters based on the audit plan;
  • Developing system descriptions including risk matrix;
  • Preparing audit programs;
  • Testing internal controls using audit program;
  • Ensuring that all working papers issued are properly constructed, supported and communicated;
  • Ensuring that all auditing findings and recommendations made during the course of the audit are promptly communicated to management;
  • Documenting detailed reporting of audit findings and make value adding recommendations for possible corrective action;
  • Finalising the audit files(s) and ensuring that all supporting documentation is properly retained;
  • Reporting to management the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls tested.

Internal Auditor

Ivanhoe Mines
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for Ivanhoe Mines SA and its three mining projects (Kamoa, Kipushi and Ivanplats)
  • Assist with monthly the CFO report, quarterly audit committee report and the IA annual plan.
  • Prepare Engagement letter;
  • Prepare and Risk and Control Matrix in accordance to company requirements;
  • Ensuring that all auditing findings and recommendations made during the course of the audit are promptly communicated to management;
  • Finalising the audit files(s) and ensuring that all supporting documentation is properly retained;
  • Conducting follow up reviews of the agreed corrective actions.
  • Reporting to management the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls tested.
  • Assist the IT Auditor with the ITGC.

Group Internal Auditor

AECI Chemicals
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Developed customized audit programs tailored to individual department needs, ensuring maximum relevance during assessments.
  • Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Responsible for AECI subsidiaries (AEL, Experse, Protank, Crest, ChemSystems etc.)
  • Prepare Engagement letter;
  • Quality review over audit files

Senior Internal Auditor

PwC
03.2013 - 09.2017
  • Developing system descriptions including risk matrix;
  • Preparing audit programs;
  • Testing internal controls using audit program;
  • Ensuring that all auditing findings and recommendations made during the course of the audit are promptly communicated to management;
  • Documenting detailed reporting of audit findings and make value adding recommendations for possible corrective action;

Communicate results to management and drafting of final reports;

  • Finalising the audit files(s) and ensuring that all supporting documentation is properly retained;
  • Performing follow up work as necessary subsequent to the audit;
  • Preparing draft reports and final reports.

Education

Honors Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing

University of South Africa.
Pretoria

Certified Internal Auditor(Inprogress) - Obtained P1&2

Intitute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Honors Risk Management - Risk Management

University of South Africa.
Pretoria
04.2021

BTech Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing And Accounting

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
03.2013

Skills

    Audit Planning

    Internal Controls

    Oral and written communications

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Time Management

    Attention to Detail

    Multitasking

    Reliability

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Continuous Improvement

    Report Writing

Certification

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA): In progress

Completed Part 1&2


Timeline

Senior Internal Auditor

PwC
04.2023 - Current

Internal Audit

Arcellor Mittal
10.2022 - 03.2023

Internal Auditor

Ivanhoe Mines
10.2019 - 09.2022

Group Internal Auditor

AECI Chemicals
10.2017 - 09.2019

Senior Internal Auditor

PwC
03.2013 - 09.2017

Honors Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing

University of South Africa.

Certified Internal Auditor(Inprogress) - Obtained P1&2

Intitute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Honors Risk Management - Risk Management

University of South Africa.

BTech Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing And Accounting

Tshwane University of Technology
Mahlatse Nkoana