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I am a seasoned internal audit and risk management professional with over 15 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and retail. I design and execute comprehensive audit plans, assess risks, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. I lead cross-functional teams, communicate findings to boards and senior management, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity. I excel at turning data into actionable insights, overseeing whistleblower investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and controls, I collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and add measurable value to the organization.…I am a seasoned internal audit and risk management professional with over 15 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and retail. I design and execute comprehensive audit plans, assess risks, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. I lead cross-functional teams, communicate findings to boards and senior management, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity. I excel at turning data into actionable insights, overseeing whistleblower investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and controls, I collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and add measurable value to the organization.

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I am a seasoned internal audit and risk management professional with over 15 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and retail. I design and execute comprehensive audit plans, assess risks, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. I lead cross-functional teams, communicate findings to boards and senior management, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity. I excel at turning data into actionable insights, overseeing whistleblower investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and controls, I collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and add measurable value to the organization.…I am a seasoned internal audit and risk management professional with over 15 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and retail. I design and execute comprehensive audit plans, assess risks, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. I lead cross-functional teams, communicate findings to boards and senior management, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity. I excel at turning data into actionable insights, overseeing whistleblower investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and controls, I collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and add measurable value to the organization.

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I am a seasoned internal audit and risk management professional with over 15 years of experience across financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and retail. I design and execute comprehensive audit plans, assess risks, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. I lead cross-functional teams, communicate findings to boards and senior management, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity.

I excel at turning data into actionable insights, overseeing whistleblower investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and controls, I collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and add measurable value to the organization.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

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Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Internal Audit at Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged (CPOA)

November 1, 2019 - Present

Strategic leadership of the internal audit function; development and execution of the audit strategy; risk assessment; planning and execution of engagements; reporting to senior management and audit committee; regulatory compliance; whistleblower investigations; team leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Group Internal Audit at Coricraft (Pty) Ltd

July 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019

Developed and implemented annual audit plans based on risk assessments; led audits across the group; identified control gaps; communicated findings to management and stakeholders; drove process improvements and compliance.

Senior Internal Auditor at Deneb Investments

September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Conducted risk assessments, planned and executed audits; performed data analysis; engaged with clients; led a team to deliver audit engagements and recommendations.

Internal Auditor at Capitec Bank

May 1, 2014 - August 31, 2017

Performed risk assessments and internal IT/financial audits; analyzed data; reported findings and advised on control improvements; engaged with stakeholders to ensure action on recommendations.

Internal Auditor at Truworths (Pty) Ltd

June 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014

Risk assessment, audit execution, data analysis, reporting; follow-up reviews; stakeholder engagement to understand processes and challenges.

Internal Audit Consultant at Deloitte, Cape Town, SA

May 1, 2011 - May 31, 2013

Risk assessment, audits, data analysis, reporting; client interaction; follow-up reviews; contributed to governance and control improvements.

Internal Audit Trainee at Shoprite Checkers (Head Office)

March 1, 2009 - April 30, 2011

Identified and documented risks and controls; executed audit procedures; conducted stock counts; performed follow-up reviews.