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Thabani Khanyile

Thabani Khanyile

Trainee Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Audit & Corporate Governance Leader

  • Education

    • University of Zululand

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      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Accounting and Finance

  • Experience

    • SNG Grant Thornton

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
      Trainee Accountant

      • Gained foundational expertise in financial auditing, taxation, and accounting for clients across various industries.• Assisted senior auditors in preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.• Conducted audits for small-to-medium enterprises, delivering detailed reports and actionable recommendations.• Acquired hands-on experience with accounting systems and tools, laying the groundwork for a successful career in internal auditing.

    • SFF Association

      Aug 1995 - Feb 2003
      Senior Internal Auditor

      • Executed high-impact audits focusing on procurement, supply chain, and financial operations, identifying significant areas for improvement.• Played a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry standards.• Conducted fraud investigations and implemented enhanced control measures, safeguarding critical assets.• Partnered with external auditors to streamline annual audits, improving the organization’s reporting accuracy and reliability.

    • CEF

      Jan 2012 - Nov 2024
      Group Chief Audit Executive

      • Spearhead the Internal Audit function, delivering strategic governance insights to the Board and Audit Committee.• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based audit plan that aligns with Vision 2030 goals and industry standards.• Strengthen internal controls, mitigating critical risks and enhancing operational efficiency across subsidiaries.• Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.• Achieved measurable improvements in governance and compliance across key operational areas. Show less

    • CEF Pty Lyd

      Aug 2012 - Nov 2023
      Acting CAE

      • Led a team of internal auditors to develop and implement comprehensive audit strategies across subsidiaries.• Conducted risk-based audits and operational reviews, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.• Collaborated with senior management to address critical risk areas and improve internal control frameworks.• Enhanced the efficiency of audit processes by introducing data analytics tools, reducing audit turnaround time by 20%.• Provided key insights and recommendations to the Board, influencing major policy and operational decisions. Show less

    • Legal Practitioners Indemnity Insurance Fund

      May 2014 - now
      Director and Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee

      Chairperson of the Risk Committee (2021–present); previously chaired the Audit Committee (2014–2021).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

      IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Achieving a GC (Generally Conforms) compliance rating from The Institute of Internal Auditors in March 2013 for my department i.e. Internal Audit Services -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Achieving a GC (Generally Conforms) compliance rating from The Institute of Internal Auditors in March 2013 for my department i.e. Internal Audit Services -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Achieving a GC (Generally Conforms) compliance rating from an independent Assessment done by Grant Thornton in February 2013 for my department i.e. Internal Audit Services at CEF (SOC) LTD group of companies. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Implemented the Combined Assurance Framework in the group. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Invited by Price water House Coopers in April 2012 as a guest speaker on Learnership at the recommendation by Institute of Internal Auditors at PWC’s launch of the Learnership program. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Invited by Price water House Coopers in April 2012 as a guest speaker on Learnership at the recommendation by Institute of Internal Auditors at PWC’s launch of the Learnership program. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Invited by University of Pretoria in February 2013 to take part in a selected focus group discussion: Employers perspective on the development of the Learnership program as part of the curriculum of Internal Audit at the University. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Invited by University of Pretoria in February 2013 to take part in a selected focus group discussion: Employers perspective on the development of the Learnership program as part of the curriculum of Internal Audit at the University. -
    • Awarded to Thabani Khanyile
      Requested by DoE COO to assist the Department of energy after the split with the Department of Minerals Resources to help the newly formulated Internal Audit department to formulate the three-year rolling Internal Audit plan according to the PMFA -