Samukelo Phakathi Email & Phone Number

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

• Overseeing Audits projects• Preparation of internal audits plan or audit planning memorandum• Preparation and reviewing of system descriptions to identify key controls and risks.• Preparation and assessment of risks and control matrix.• Development and review of audit procedures for all key controls that were assessed as adequate inthe risk control matrix.• Approval of audit procedures for internal audit projects.• Effectively manage performance of the team audit team to efficiently meet the audit objective.• Overseeing and reviewing audit execution.• Facilitate engagement meetings with management of auditees to discuss the audit progress andissues encountered including audit findings.• Preparing an audit report that reflects an opinion or conclusion relating to the performance of theauditee against predetermined objectives.• Present the Management Report and Audit Report to the auditee management and audit committee.• Prepare financial statements, reports, and budgets.• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations. Managing Day-to-Day.• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.• Analysing Financial Data:• Provide insights to support strategic decision-making.• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. Guiding and Leading:• Coordinate external audits and tax filings.• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.• Mentor and provide leadership to accounting team members. Financial Planning and Forecasting:• Assist with financial planning and forecasting activities.• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure adequate funding. Staying Informed:• Keep updated with changes in accounting standards and regulations. Additional Responsibilities:• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on finance-related projects.• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.• Communicate financial results and recommendations to senior management.

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

I worked on unlisted clients within different industries whereby my responsibilities were as follows:• Evaluation of client’s business to obtain an understanding thereof.• Compile system descriptions: perform walk through test, perform test of controls over all entitycycles and evaluated accounting systems for efficiency.• Compile sampling worksheet for the component.• Execute audit procedures.• Perform analytical review procedures.• Perform tests of detail over all balances and transactions.• Provide input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/hiscontrol, budget, and other organizational reporting needs.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• At award stage, confirms receipt of Sub-award materials in proposal (i.e., Scope of Work, budget& budget justification) and obtains any missing documents.• Obtain, review, and approve all required sub-ward documentation, report documentation andfinancial statements from planned and active sub-awardees and follows up with each Subrecipientas needed resulting in full compliance of Sub-recipients.• Conduct risk analysis to the Sub Recipient business strategic objectives and propose responsivemitigation plans.• Engaging with key stakeholders and assisting in the preparation of financial and operational performancereports, inclusive of all reporting timelines.• Induction and training of Sub Recipients on the systems and reporting tools.• Prepare and review monthly budget variance analysis.• Escalates areas of non-compliance by working with contracts team at pre award stage.• Confirms that Sub-recipients do not appear on the USAID exclusion list, in the office and onsite.

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

worked on unlisted clients within different industries whereby my responsibilities were as follows:Samukelo Phakathi - page 3• Evaluation of client’s business to obtain an understanding thereof.• Compile system descriptions: perform walk through test, perform test of controls over all entitycycles and evaluated accounting systems for efficiency.• Compile sampling worksheet for the component.• Execute audit procedures.• Perform analytical review procedures.• Perform tests of detail over all balances and transactions.• Provide input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/hiscontrol, budget, and other organizational reporting needs.• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letter).• Work productively and in a challenging environment.

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

To process bank teller transactions accurately and timeously through the execution of predefined objectives, ensuring that customers are assisted promptly and in a friendly manner:• Throughout each day, balance, control and manage the cash float by checking the amount of cash at the teller station and requesting the restocking or repatriation of cash when prescribed cash limits are reached.• Dispense and receive physical cash, cheques, travelers cheques, drafts and other financial instruments over the counter to walk in customers. • Process and encash cheques presented by customers for deposit or pay-out after checking identification, account details and other prescribed controls. • Be vigilant for fraudulent or suspicious activities and report all concerns to the team leader or branch manager before processing the transaction or dispensing the cash. • Adherence to policies especially when handling with cheques, notes, ID’s, etc, under the 2 ID Buddy to prevent fraud. • Refer any transactions in excess of teller mandate limits to a mandated official and / or line manager for authorisation. • Capture all transactions on the Bank system and ensure that all transactions are properly authorised before finalising the processing.• Carefully count all cash received or dispensed to ensure that errors are avoided by making use of the applicable cash counting equipment in the branch.

Bachelor Of Accounting Science (Bcompt), Business/Commerce, General

Matric, Business/Commerce, General