Tsakani Rikhotso

Experience

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  Old Mutual South Africa

  Mar 1996 - Aug 1999

  New Business Clerk

  Key Responsibilities:• Receiving and processing new policy applications.• Assisting customers with queries related to their policies.• Liaising with financial advisors regarding the new applications submitted

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  Greater Tzaneen Municipality

  Sept 1999 - Jun 2002

  Credit Control Clerk

  Key Responsibilities:• Processing customer bad debt accounts.• Handing over customer bad debt accounts to the Municipality’s Attorneys.• Liaising with customers regarding their outstanding municipal service accounts.

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  Auditor-General of South Africa

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2009

  Trainee Accountant

  Key Responsibilities:• Planning audits, including preparing an Audit Strategy Plan.• Testing internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and recommending improvements.• Conducting audit fieldwork and documenting findings.• Reporting to management on audit findings.• Reviewing statutory records and compliance with legislations (e.g., Income tax, Companies Act, PFMA).• Performing analytical reviews of financial statements.• Supervising junior trainees on assignments, including budget control and reviewing work done by subordinates. Show less

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  O.M.A.

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  Auditor

  Key Responsibilities:• Planning audits, including preparing an Audit Strategy Plan.• Testing internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and recommending improvements.• Conducting audit fieldwork and documenting findings.• Reporting audit findings to management.• Reviewing statutory records and compliance with legislations (e.g., Income tax, Companies Act, PFMA).• Analyzing financial statements.• Supervising Junior Trainees on assignments and reviewing work done by subordinates. Show less

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  Gauteng Department of Finance

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  Internal Auditor

  Key Responsibilities:• Developed, supervised, and directed the execution of audit programs for risk, control, and governance processes, ensuring adherence to timeframes.• Conducted entrance and exit audit engagements, and evaluated audit findings to develop conclusive reports.• Ensured the adequacy of audit working papers and actively participated in the planning and monitoring of assignment timeframes.• Collaborated with the Audit Manager, Audit Senior Manager, and Audit Executive Manager to discuss and finalize internal audit reports.• Reported audit findings to clients’ management and provided supervision to Junior Trainees on assignments, including reviewing their work.• Acted in the Audit Senior post as needed, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of internal audit processes Show less

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  Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2012

  Deputy Manager: Internal Audit

  Key Responsibilities:• Developed and supervised the execution of audit programs for risk, control, and governance processes, directing steps/procedures to achieve engagement objectives.• Conducted entrance and exit audit engagement meetings and evaluated findings to develop conclusions.• Planned and monitored timeframes for assignments, ensuring the adequate development of audit working papers.• Developed draft and final internal audit reports, including discussions with the Audit Manager, Audit Senior Manager, and Audit Executive Manager.• Reported audit findings to client's management. Show less

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  Gauteng Provincial Legislature

  Oct 2012 - now

  Audit and Risk Management Officer

  Key responsibilities: • Facilitating both External and Internal Audit meetings, coordinating information requests, and verifying employees in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL).• Implementing the Enterprise Risk Management Strategy and Plan, reporting monthly to Management and quarterly to Oversight structures.• Reviewing and updating Risk Management policies, Risk Management Strategy, and Fraud Risk Management policies.• Conducting risk assessments with Line Management to identify potential obstacles to the Institution’s objectives and monitoring action plan implementation for identified Strategic, Operational, and Fraud risks.• Compiling Fraud Risk Awareness Questionnaires, developing quarterly initiatives for Fraud Risk Awareness campaigns, and leading Internal Enhancement Control plans to improve Internal Controls.• Bi-annually updating the Audit Strategy document and providing monthly progress reports on its implementation.• Acting as an independent observer during Tender closures, ensuring adherence to regulations, reviewing Terms of Reference for Procurement/Tenders, and participating in Tender Evaluations.• Reviewing non-financial Performance Information reports before submission to Internal Audit for further assessment.• Participating in Oversight Committee - Audit and Risk Committee meetings quarterly, coordinating Audit Committee Meetings packs, reviewing minutes, and participating in the Health and Safety Committee.• Heading Quality Assurance for Individual performance review, validating completeness and accuracy of assessments Show less