I am an ambitious and driven Individual with 10 years plus [ 2 years articles and 8 years Post articles experience] in Internal Audit, External Audit and Accounting in 8 different economic sectors namely the following:■ Healthcare■ FMCG■Oil and Gas■ Public Sector■ Restaurants and hospitality ■ Hardware ■Security ■ LogisticsI would describe myself as someone who is honest , self disciplined, dedicated and hardworking with a positive attitude who is willing to learn and share new ideas and adapt to any situation or challenge that may arise by gaining the required knowledge to complete any tasks or problems. My goal is to complete my degree by Dec 2023 and pursue my CIA, CISA, CRISC and CRMA certifications I would also like to add a meaningful contribution to my employers and community and assist in developing the future leaders of tommoorow. It is for financial reasons that I am taking longer to complete degree but I have faith in my abilities and experience to overcome anything. I have managed to save the Companies I have worked for to date more than R100 million and hope to do much more in my career on an international stage if given an opportunity
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Internal Audit ManagerFashion Fusion Sa Mar 2023 - Nov 2023South Africa -
Internal Audit ManagerHypercheck Pty Ltd Aug 2021 - Mar 2023Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa□Assisting the Internal Auditors with determination of Internal Audit Scope in consultation with head of Internal audit.□ Chaired Opening meetings with the department heads within Hypercheck where the scope and objectives of the audit was discussed and an overview of the audit steps was provided.□ Assisted Internal Audit team with their understanding of business processes for the assigned audits and documented the process via flowcharts and process narratives.□ Identified and documented Inherent Risk and controls for business processes.□ Review of Risk based audit programs by selecting approach test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and Internal audit methodology.□ Preparation of draft and Final Internal Audit Reports with final review by head of department.□ Obtained Management comments for findings noted from department heads.□ Identified loopholes and recommended Risk aversion measures and cost savings.□ Chaired Closing meetings with department heads at the end of fieldwork providing clear explanations for Identified issues.□ Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.□ Reviewed the follow up audits.□ Conducted Internal training sessions to share knowledge and best practices.□ Provided input to Head of Department to enable her to make informed decisions regarding training and development plans of the Internal Audit team.□ Motivated the Internal Audit team to give off their best work.□ Lead the Internal Audit team□ Montiored the workload of each team member .□ Adjusted and redistributed assignments taking into account the capabilities of team members.□ Kept in touch with junior auditors and kept them informed of latest developments and trends in Internal Audit.□ Provided solutions to team pain points and developed action plans to resolve each issue.□ Resolved conflicts within the team to ensure good culture and teamwork.□ Documented and evaluated the team. -
Senior Internal AuditorHypercheck Pty Ltd Dec 2019 - Aug 2021Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa□Assisting the Head of Department with the initial setup of the Internal Audit Department.□ Preparation of audit programs, draft reports, risk matrices, and other templates for each audit performed.□ Developed a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and assisted with the documentation of processes in flowcharts and process narratives.□ Identified and documented Inherent risks and controls within business processes.□ Took initiative and applied Internal Audit and organization specific knowledge when conducted Internal Audits.□ Provided guidance to junior internal auditors throughout the planning process.□ Receiving Internal Audit scope from the Head of the department.□ Evaluated the adequacy of the process design and effectiveness of controls in meeting business objectives.□ Identified and documented controls and process weaknesses with evidentiary support for each finding.□ Organized and referenced working papers for review by Head of department in accordance with IIA Standards.□ Proposed practical recommendations to address control weaknesses.□ Providing guidance to junior internal auditors throughout fieldwork process.□ Prepared Internal audit Reports with expected quality and succinct recommendations. -
Junior Internal AuditorHypercheck Pty Ltd Jul 2018 - Dec 2019Durban Metropolitan Area□Performing system descriptions for all areas under review.□Performed test of controls and prepared working paper files as advised by Head of Department.□ Assisting with Adhoc Duties.□ Performing monthly stock takes for the service department for the group.□ Engaged in continuous knowledge development regarding sector rules,regulations, best practices,tools,techniques and performance standards.□ Preparation of draft reports for audits performed aswell as organizing and referencing working papers with submission to the head of department for review. -
Audit ProfessionalQuantity Assurance Incorporated Dec 2017 - Jun 2018Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaDuring my tenure at Quantify Assurance Incorporated, I had gained the following experience:*Internal Audits:*Crescendo Group of companies Public Sector - National Ports Authority of South AfricaInternal auditor duties:-Performed Stock takes for all restaurants within the Crescendo group in accordance to spur guidelines and best practices.- Financial and operational audits for various restaurants such as beluga, casa bella, the hussar grill etc. in respect of payroll, branch audits and Bank and Cash audits.-Special Investigations and adhoc duties upon request of management.- Performing preliminary surveys and risk assessment for each individual restaurant in the group.- Physical verification of employees.- Performed Internal audit for National Ports Authority of South Africa in conformance with the Public Finance Management Act and the relevant legislation in the following areas:□ Performance Information and Annual Performance Plan Audits.□ Payroll and HR audits on vacancies,physical employee verification, performance bonuses, incentives etc.□ Tender Process audits from bid application, evaluation and acceptance as well as the process and functions of the bid adjudication,bid evaluation and bid specification committees.□ Contract Management audits in relation to management review and oversight and renewal of contracts.□ IT audits with emphasis on IT General Controls and application controls.□ Procurement audits in relation to material contracts and purchases made with suppliers.*Accountant Duties*- Completion and submission of VAT and tax returns of various clients.- Drafting of trial balances and financial statements on draftworx.- Assisting team members with payroll related queries.*External Audit*OCS Africa Group*Duties*- Governance process in accordance with King IV Code and the Companies Act.- Revenue and Expenditure audits for the group by analyzing external supporting documentation and relevant journals and balances.etc
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Internal AuditorSecurity Hyperstore Apr 2017 - Sep 2017Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaDuring my tenure with Security Hyperstore I had gained the following experience:- Performed Operational Internal audit engagements for head office and retail stores- Observed and performed Stock Counts for all retail branches.-Prepared Rosters for all sales employees within the company as well as a commission report for commission to be paid to sales employees - Evaluated the risks and controls in place at the company and a related branches by performing walkthroughs and system descriptions.- Attended management meetings and implemented change by discussing issues and solutions to Operational and financial matters and recorded minutes of meetings in a formalized format- Performed payroll audits to ensure accuracy of payments to employees and limited labor issues.- Performed adhoc duties at the request of the directors as well as special investigations.- Prepared a detailed audit plan highlighting risk areas and areas for significant cost savings.- Performed filling and other administrative tasks. -
Warehouse AccountantAraf Industries Aug 2016 - Sep 2016Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaDuring my tenure with Araf Industries, I have gained the following experience:- Assisted in establishing and implementing inventory policies and procedures.-Assisted Management in Adhoc projects such as logistics audits for all driver trips to customers as well as cost benefit analysis and post trip reviews for hired vehicles such as Key and Premier.-Coordinated with Management to ensure that work orders are closed the moment goods are delivered by finalizing on the warehouse Management system.- Performed Stock Adjustments and finalization of all goods received as well as stock counts and driver trips on warehouse Management systems.- Coordinate with warehouse team to implement and ensure control system to reduce damage, breakage and inventory obsolescence.- Involvement in the initiation of drivers and Assisted with the induction process.-Performed an assessment of the system processes in place and walk-throughs and risk analysis.
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Internal AuditorTradeport Group Jul 2015 - Aug 2016Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaDuring my tenure with the Tradeport Distribution Group, I had gained the following experience in the completion of my audits:- Performed daily,weekly operational and financial audits for Tradeport and its subsidiary companies such as Gas,Diesel and Paraffin Fuel Audits.- Performed Branch audits throughout Mthatha, Springs and Kokstad stores with adherence to tight deadlines.- Built relationships with Senior Management and other staff at each level of the organization.-Performed walk-throughs of the revenue and Receipts cycle and Payments and acquisition cycle throughout all branches.- Weekly Bank and Cash audits- Developed Interpersonal and written communication skills by engaging and reporting weaknesses in internal controls to management in the form of Internal Audit Operational Reports.- Developed the relevant knowledge and skills to execute internal audit engagement working papers and tests of internal controls.- Conducted Airtime Stock Counts and overview of stationery and physical access controls throughout the company.- Performed an audit of Credit Notes, Rebates as well as walk through of ABI controls process for collections and deliveries of ABI Brewery products to Tradeport.- Performed Risk Analysis for all audits Performed within the group.-Performed Weekly and Monthly Operational Payroll audits for the entire group of companies minimizing the risk of ghost employees and fictitious payments through value added recommendations to management.- Attended the weekly Opsco management meetings on behalf of internal audit department and communicated findings and implemented change. -
Internal Audit TraineeLenmed Jul 2013 - Jun 2015South AfricaDuring my tenure with the Lenmed Health Group I had performed audits locally as well as Internationally for the hospitals within the Group under the following key areas:-Performed periodic updates to system descriptions of various hospitals within the Group.-Executed planning process for audits to be performed.-Evaluated and performed test of controls for Revenue and Receipts cycle,Procurement Cycle as well as physical verification of employees and full extensive audit of the payroll function.-Stock Counts for hospitals within the Group on a periodic basis.-Assisted Management with special investigations such as Schedule Drug Testing.-IT and hospital operating system audits such as password controls and access change controls and other risk areas relating to System integrity.- Performing Analytical Reviews of management packs and obtained reasons for variances as well as substantive tests.-Performing audits in Maputo and Botswana as per the audit plan.-Liasing with external auditors and assisting with queries.- Reporting to Management in the form of MLP's on weaknesses in internal controls and recommendations to fix areas of concern
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Mohamed Seedat attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Orient Islamic School.
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