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Reporting to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit, I am responsible for scoping, planning and leading multiple audits within the commercial banking pillar and ensuring regulatory compliance as applicable. As the bank became LFI, I lead and managed various LFI audits over this time, including 2052a, FR-Y 14Q&M audits and Capital Management. As part of Commercial bank audits, I'm responsible for audits over Deposits, Payments, Foreign Exchange, Non- Deposit Investment Products, Treasury and ad hoc retrospective reviews or projects. Other activities include report writing, communicating findings, risk assessments, leading new methodology implementation for risk management testing and integrated IT testing, ITM project review as specialist in certain areas, working with Data Analytics for data-driven sampling, etc. I love looking for opportunities to improve my audit processes for an efficient and effective audit, and act by making such changes asap to improve processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Internal Audit, I assist the Internal Audit Team in leading and executing internal audits for the Bank that include reviewing and testing operating controls, processes and practices.

As the Lead Accounting Analyst of the Bank’s Foreign Exchanges and Derivatives accounting I am responsible for the FX month end close process, review & approval of outsourced teams work as well as providing training to them, SEC and Regulatory reporting related to FX, Swap Dealer monitoring and forecasting, Nostro Bank reconciliations, FX Revenue Reporting and Analysis for management and the quarterly derivatives review process. Other responsibilities include:- Update process documentation and flow charts for SOX and liaise with SOX testing team for quarterly testing of key controls. - Perform technical accounting research and evaluate all possible derivatives, embedded features & hedging relationships in accordance with ASC 815, documenting such considerations and conclusions. - Ad hoc running of projects and help with implementing new processes- Automate workbooks for an easier and more efficient close process- New product testing to ensure accounting is correct and mapped appropriately

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, I assist the Internal Audit Team in leading and executing internal audits that include reviewing and testing operating controls, processes and practices. Coordinating and collaborating with various key business process owners to perform walk-throughs and evaluate operational processes. Leading and execution of the audit, including leading status meetings and making recommendation for changes or enhancements to existing policies and controls to ensure they are current, adequate, functional and utilized in accordance with company and banking standards. Managing team members and reviewing working papers, including coaching and providing overall guidance for the audit. Audits performed to date include the following operational areas / business units: - Treasury- Foreign Exchange- SVB Securities- Deposit Products- Regulatory Reporting

Accounting and finance professional resource at The Siegfried Group, LLP:Asset Management consulting project - responsible for monitoring internal control self-assessment compliance and update existing data in the system, created system training material and provided training to affiliates, analysis of roles ensuring appropriate access, documented new processes and identify key controls, made recommendations to enhance for SOX reporting purposes, reviewed management testing and procedures, made recommendations to policies, created SOX training material, assisted in making system enhancement recommendations, flow charted all significant processes, created/automated deficiency and remediation evaluation matrix. Big 4 project consulting - Worked as a Senior Associate in various industries including a light bulb manufacturing company who’s holding is internationally listed, specifically assigned to the employee benefits section, auditing the accounting recognition in terms of IAS 19 and review of the Cash Flow Statement in terms of IAS 7; working on an international private battery manufacturing company, auditing the consolidation of multiple (6-7) entities, half of them in US GAAP and other half in Chinese GAAP, all of them with CTA entries; and working on a 401K audit, responsible for all areas of the audit including planning, execution and completion, working directly with the client and senior audit manager.

Planned and performed audits of various types of investment entities, including private equity, fund of funds and investment management companies in accordance with US GAAP. Prepared client correspondences, such as management and legal representation letters, and assessed valuations of private companies (discounted cash flows, comparable company and relative valuation). Conducted analytical procedures on financial accounts to examine fluctuations and industry trends, and reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures for testing coverage, accuracy and details.

Initial set-up and ongoing management of a team of accountants producing financial statements for offshore trusts and investment companies; Interviewing & hiring of candidates for Trust and Fund client accounting positions within the firm and providing training; Managing the transition project of financial statement preparation work from the offshore offices to SA; Implementing processes, procedures and controls to ensure delivery requirements are met at a high level of quality and accuracy; Responsible for accurate management reporting on the SA and offshore divisions.

Review of working papers prepared by seniors and staff for accuracy, completeness, professional competence, and compliance with accounting and audit standards, and prepared and issued management letters on significant internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses, noted during audits, to boards of directors. Worked directly with partners on all audits, solving complex accounting issues and assisting in planning and final meetings with clients. Review of annual financial statements according to IFRS and South African GAAP. Internal Audit work for GRA Services (Pty) Ltd; working closely with the director / shareholder. The work comprised mostly of documenting of the internal controls and processes of clients, the evaluation of the controls in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, and reporting on control deficiencies and making recommendations.

Performed assurance audits (planning, fieldwork and finalizing), both due diligence & statutory, in various industries at year end and at interim periods, including manufacturing, retail, agriculture, colleges, hospitals and wineries in terms of ISA.Drafted & completed annual financial statements according to IFRS and South African GAAP.