Pieter Denzil Neels
Internal Auditor
Groblershoop
Summary
Internal Auditor with 10 years experience in local government across the Financial Department, Risk Management Department and the Internal Audit Departement including the following governance documents, risk-based planning, audit executions, financial statement reviewing, compiling top level reports and presentations to the Audit & Risk Committee and Council. Recommend practical recommendations that strengthen control environments and improve oversight in the municipality. Can adapt and work individually and in groups to achieve goals and results. Friendly and calm personality under pressure and always ready for a challenge.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
!Kheis Local Municipality
02.2022 - Current
- 1.Compiled Internal Audit Governance Documents for approval, including Internal Audit Policy, Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Manual & methodology, and Audit Committee Charter; developed risk-based three-year Strategic Plan and one-year Operational Plan.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial records to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Evaluated internal controls and identified areas for process improvement.
- Developed audit plans and strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with departments to implement corrective actions based on audit findings.
- Guides audit interns on auditing procedures and best practices.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit results and recommendations for management review.
- Monitored ongoing compliance with municipal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Led risk assessment initiatives to identify potential vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- 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.
- Produced audit reports.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
- 2. Reviewing of Annual Financial Statements, Annual Report and Annual Performance Report ensuring they are in line with regulations, Internal Standards and circulars as approved by National Treasury.
- Company : !Kheis Local Municipality
- Occupation : Internal Auditor
- Period : February 2022 – Currently
Risk Management Official
!Kheis Local Municipality
04.2019 - 01.2022
- 1. Directed and supervised activities of risk management function to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- 2. Developed, implemented and maintained risk management framework, instituting adopted policies, strategies, and implementation plans.
- 3. Performed annual and quarterly risk assessments across departments and documented results.
- 4. Compilation of Risk Register and regular updates of Risk Register after quarterly risk assessments per department.
- 5. Make recommendations to management on risk assessment results.
- Company : !Kheis Local Municipality
- Occupation : Risk Management Official
- Period : April 2019 – January 2022
Financial Intern
!Kheis Local Municipality
03.2016 - 03.2019
- 1. Income
- Created and implemented innovative financial strategies to increase revenue.
- 2. Expenditure
- Created financial reports, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- 3. Assets
- Developed financial strategies to optimize use of capital and resources.
- Delivered guidance on financial regulations and requirements.
- Implemented system for tracking payments on projects and contracts.
- 4. Budget & Treasury Office
- Developed spreadsheets for data analysis, enhancing visibility into financial performance metrics.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by gathering data from multiple sources and creating detailed forecasts.
- 5. Supply Chain Management
- Negotiated and managed financial contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Company : !Kheis Local Municipality
- Occupation : Financial Intern
- Period : March 2016 – March 2019
Education
Grade 12 -
HIGH SCHOOL A.J FERREIRA
01-2008
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
VAAL TRIANGLE TECHNOLOGY TECHNICON
01-2011
Skills
Internal audit planning
Internal Audit Executions
Internal Audit Reporting
Audit Governance Documentation
Risk Assessment Conducting
Risk Register Reviews
Audit committee Meeting Coordinator,Reporting and Liaison between stakeholders
Budget monitoring
Expenditure analysis
Internal control review
Financial reporting
Supply chain compliance
Enterprise risk management
Champion Compliance Portals
Root cause analysis
Compliance monitoring
Investigations on historical data
Continuous auditing
Audit data analytics
Control testing
Additional Information
Member of the following committees : (Additional Work out of my position as Internal Auditor)
1. Audit & Risk Committee ( Link between the committee and management , Coordinator of the meetings)
2. MPAC Committee ( Assist with investigations and compile reports on UIF&W)
3. IT Steering Committee ( Ensure IT complies with legislation)
4. Financial Disciplinary Board(FDB) Member ( Investigate any requests by AO to the board on alleged financial misconducts.)
5. Financial Recovery Plan(FRP) Champion since 2022 - (Ensure monthly reporting to Provincial Treasury and National Treasury.)
6. PT Compliance Assistance - (Ensuring that colleagues complete any quarterly and annual compliance portal as per regulation.)
7. Supervision of Audit Intern - (Guidance, reviewing and continuous coaching on Internal Audit as a whole.)
8. Provided and reviewed Request for Information(RFI's) information submitted by the municipality to the external auditors for 2 year as the link between the municipality and the external audiors.
Timeline
Internal Auditor
!Kheis Local Municipality
02.2022 - Current
Risk Management Official
!Kheis Local Municipality
04.2019 - 01.2022
Financial Intern
!Kheis Local Municipality
03.2016 - 03.2019
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
VAAL TRIANGLE TECHNOLOGY TECHNICON
Grade 12 -
HIGH SCHOOL A.J FERREIRA
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that the above-mentioned information is correct and true in every aspect. Pieter Denzil Neels