Patrick Siti Phakathi Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments, and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.• Identified and reported audit issues.• Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of organization.• Produced audit reports.• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.• Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.• Documented auditing information utilizing corporate system.• Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.• Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.• Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.• Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.• Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.• Improved operational efficiency by identifying and addressing financial discrepancies through meticulous examination of financial records.• Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance.• Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.• Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.• Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, resulting in practical solutions that drove business improvements.• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.• Streamlined audit processes with implementation of advanced data analytics tools, reducing time spent on manual tasks.• Planned annual audits, evaluating controls across national and international offices.• Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting audit plans as needed to address emerging risks

Johannesburg

: Financial Analysis,Banking, Recons(Salvage&Bank), NCRs&Claims relaese: Revenue/Payment cycle, Internal Controls.: Administer payments to Brokers - commissions, fees & bonuses.: Administer payments to Lead Providers - commissions & bonuses.: Administer payments to Suppliers (trade accounts).: Administer collections (monthly instalments & collections).: Administer refund/Claims payments.: Provide customer services in line with quality and performance standards: Build positive customer relations and solve, escalate customer queries & complaints: Gather feedback on customer satisfaction and report to the relevant party: Adhere to agreed processes in order to deliver targeted operational results.: Continuously strive to enhance and improve the accounting processes.: Represent and market this process internally to peers and clients. : Actively participate in team to achieve functional scorecard objectives.: Ensure achievement of own performance objectives.: Actively share information with team members on successes, issues, trends & ideas•Own and drive the performance development appraisal process for all staff •Develop a training program for new recruits •Regular communication to the teams. •Cultivate positive and strong team dynamics •Change management •Management of performance and productivity •Develop, mentor and coach team members •Performance management of individuals where necessary •Manage the development of staff •Ensure that the team is appropriately staffed and manage the utilisation of staff

Benoni Area, South Africa

: Handling staff consumer accounts, Deceased estates: handling Insolvency estates, making arrangement on arrears: Issuing Summons, dealing with handed over accounts: Handling Electricity cut offs, paying contractors: Making journals on tax and rates, handling legal queries: Reconciling accounts & collections of arrear amounts. : Administering and handling meetings weekly.: Administering Multiple Cashbooks & Bank Reconciliations.: Reconciling and paying Creditors, VAT input/out handling: Handling Debtors Books and Debtors Control as a whole: Keep & draft weekly Statistics reports on collections done

Houghton

: Audit plan, Engagement letter, Process Description, Risks Assessment workshop: Flow Charting, Process Analysis, Benchmarking, Audit Plan Memo: Audit Programme, Audit Field Work, Audit File, Audit Programme Execution: Findings Sheet Preparation, Risks Identification: Report Writing & Discussion with management Trainee Accountant (Article clerk)2006-2008: Monthly Bookkeeping from start to grave for Clients: Management Accounts, Statutory Returns i.e. EMP, UIF, SDL, IT12/14: Operational & Master Budgets compilation, Forensic Audits: Control Accounts i.e. Salaries, Debtors and Creditors, forecasting & Projections: Supervision of new Trainee Accountants, Investigative Audits: Financial Statements and Admin work; Financial Audits;: liaising with other departments with regards to budgets

Master'S Degree, Accountancy, Nqf9

Course work comprised of : Business Analysis Corporate Reporting Governance, Risks and Ethics Mini-Dissertation

Management Development Program (Mdp), Business Administration And Management, General, Post Graduate Executive Education

Introduction to Leadership and Personal Mastery People Management and Development Disruption Management Data Optimization for Managerial.

Postgraduate Diploma/Honours In Internal Auditing, Accountancy, Post Graduate Nqf 8

Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing

Advanced Diploma In Accounting Science, Accountancy, Nqf7

Activities and Societies: Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Auditing Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Auditing

National Diploma-Internal Auditing, Auditing, Nqf6

Activities and Societies: SCO Preachers Department Chief Audit Executive of SCO Atlet and School soccer player-Vodacom League Accountancy.