Internal Audit Manager
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Contact Details
Phone – Cell:
E-mail:
*******@*****.***
Physical Address:
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Personal Details
Candidate Name:
Amien Gassiep
Known As:
Amien
ID number:
Current Position:
Onelogix - Group Internal Audit Manager (HOD)
Area of specialization:
Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Governance, Compliance, Ethics
Notice / Availability:
30 days
Valid SA Driver’s License:
Code 08
Ideal Location:
Gauteng
Additional Personal Details
Date of Birth:
05 September 1980
Title:
Mr.
Gender:
Male
Highest Qualification:
MBA (Masters Degree in Business Administration)
Nationality:
South African
Education
Secondary Schooling
Year Matriculated:
1998
School:
Florida Park High School
Tertiary Qualification
Period:
2020
Qualification
MBA (Master’s Degree in Business Administration)
Institution
Regenesys Business School
Period:
2005
Qualification Obtained
BCompt
Institution
Unisa
Professional Training
Period:
2005
Qualification Obtained:
Articles Completed - 04930141
Institution:
SAICA
Certifications
Period
2022
Certification Obtained
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Institution
ISACA
Associate Number
1651648
Period
2015
Certification Obtained
AGA (SA) – Associate General Accountant
Institution
SAICA
Associate Number
04930141
Period
2007
Certification Obtained
GIA – General Internal Auditor
Institution
IIA
Period
2006/2007 (Expired)
Certification Obtained
CIA Part 1 and 2
Institution
IIA
Period
2016
Certification Obtained
Certified Ethics Officer
Institution
Ethics Institute
EO Number
EO 649
Period
2017
Certification Obtained
PIA – Professional Internal Auditor
Institution
IIA
Period
2017
Certification Obtained
PSIRA – Grade A
Institution
PSIRA (Professional Security Industry Security Regulatory Authority)
PSIRA Number
2675911
Courses Attended
Certificates / Seminars / In-house Training
Course
Institution
SAICA
SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) - Articles Completed - 04930141
Managing the Audit Activity
IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors)
Advanced Report Writing
IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors)
Ethics Officer
Ethics Institute
Public Speaking
Public speaking certificate
Memberships
Association
Membership Number
Membership Type
IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors)
86828
Fellow Member (FIIASA)
ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
707076
Normal
Ethics Institute
MS 1825/16
Full Member
Compliance Institute of South Africa
Normal
SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)
04930141
Associate
Computer Literacy
Application
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Visio
Pastel Accounting
ACCPAC
JD Edwards
Caseware for Windows
Brilliant Accounting
Risk Advisor
Team Mate
One Broker (Logistics system)
MDA (property management system)
Qlickview
QSA
ACL (Audit Computer Language)
AS2
SAP
Adobe Acrobat
ERA (Enterprise Risk Assessor)
Pro Audit
IML Voting Software
SekChek
JD Edwards
MDA
Metastorm
QSA
Aqua Ops (Marine operating system)
VTS
Aura
Career Summary
Period
Company
Company Type
Industry
Position
Dec 2022 - Current
PwC
Private Company
Audit Firm
QMSE Manager
June 2017 – Nov 2022
OneLogix Ltd
Listed Company
Logistics
Group Internal Audit Manager
June 2013 – May 2017
Servest Multiservice Group (Pty) Ltd
Private Company
Services
Group Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Manager.
Promoted to Group Project Manager in 2017
October 2012 – May 2013
Shanduka Group (Pty) Ltd
Private Company
Investment Holdings
Group Internal Auditor
January 2011 – September 2012
Redefine Properties Ltd
Listed Company
Commercial Property
Head of Risk Management and Internal Audit
April 2008 –December 2010
Bliss Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Private Company
Manufacturing
Chief Internal Auditor
January 2004 – March 2008
SAB&T Inc. (Nexia Sab&t)
Private Company
Audit Firm
Internal Audit Manager
January 2001 – January 2004
SAB&T Inc (Nexia Sab&t)
Private Company
Audit Firm
External Auditor
Detailed Career History
Company:
PwC
Type of Company:
Audit Firm
Number of staff (Approximately):
8000
Company Presence:
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, DRC.
Current Position:
QMSE Manager
Areas of Responsibility:
Quality Management, Audit and Compliance
Period:
Dec 22 – Current
Assist in the preparation of a QMSE Project Plan.
Set up and assign responsibilities on the QMSE Aura file.
Prepare QMSE kick off meeting slides.
Attend QMSE Global “office hours” calls and ensure Global guidance is applied in our own System of Quality Management.
Coordinate the completion of the QMP (Quality Management Plan) self-assessment by Functional Area leaders (FALs).
Assist Leadership with the completion of the SQI self-assessment template.
Review completed QMP (Quality Management Plan) effectiveness template.
Follow up with FALs on progress of QMSE documentation (Core Audit, Broader Assurance Services (BAS) and Service Delivery Center(SDC)) per agreed set timelines.
Review Risk assessments of allocated objectives.
Review key controls and monitoring procedures of allocated objectives.
Review Self testing workings papers of allocated objectives.
Review Ongoing monitoring EGAs of allocated objectives.
Review remediation of Quality Management Findings in order to determine whether it has been appropriately remediated.
Provide guidance and support to FALs/deputies on documentation requirements.
Assist Functional Area Leaders in completing documentation on certain controls and monitoring procedure/ ongoing monitoring of allocated objectives.
Attend weekly self-testing status update meetings to ensure progress is made and issues are resolved timeously.
Attend QMSE self-testing scoping meetings to determine appropriate testing plans are developed by the self-testing team.
Attend QMSE self-testing results meetings with FALs.
Attend QMSE self-testing deficiency meetings.
Send out remediation action plan template for FALs to complete when deficiencies are identified.
Review remediation templates completed by FALs to ensure that the appropriate actions are taken.
Review Key report testing reports and conclusions and determine impact of the System of Quality Management.
Achievements at PwC:
Managing the QMSE function within organization.
Company:
Onelogix
Type of Company:
Niche Logistics Company, Warehousing, Clearing and Forwarding and other logistics services
Number of subsidiaries:
12
Number of staff (Approximately):
2214
Company Presence:
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, DRC.
Current Position:
Group Internal Audit Manager and EXCO member.
Areas of Responsibility:
Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management and Ethics Hotline
Period:
June 2017 – Nov 22
1.Internal Audit
Appointed as the Group Internal Audit Manager at Onelogix to establish and oversee the Internal Audit function within the Group.
Developing an Internal Audit plan for Group utilizing a risk-based audit approach.
Establishing policies for the auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.
Developing and executing a comprehensive audit program for the evaluation of the management controls provided over all department activities.
Through the establishment of the Internal Audit function undertaking the promotion of best practices throughout the Group.
Appointment of the necessary resources within the Group and managing the relevant staff.
Examining the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship of department resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures.
Recommending improvement of management controls designed to safeguard resources, promote growth, and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.
Reviewing procedures and records for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives, and appraising policies and plans relating to the activity or function under audit review.
Authorizing the publication of reports on the results of audit examinations, including recommendations for improvement.
Appraising the adequacy of the action taken by operating management to correct reported deficient conditions, assisting in the implementation of adequate corrective action; continuing reviews with appropriate management personnel on action the Director considers inadequate until there has been a satisfactory resolution of the matter.
The following areas are audited which is Onelogix Linehaul, Onelogix Cargo Solutions, Onelogix Warehousing, Onelogix VDS, Buffelshoek, Jackson, United Bulk and Atlas 360,
Conducting of fraud investigations where necessary.
Coordinate audit efforts with those of the external auditors and to eliminate duplication of audit effort.
2.Risk Management
Oversee the establishing of the Risk Management framework within Onelogix.
Managing the implementation of the Risk Management strategy; policy and framework.
Oversee the determination of the Group’s annual Risk Management plan for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.
Participation in the ongoing annual facilitation of Risk Assessment workshops across the Group.
Collating the Risk Registers of all the divisions including Corporate.
Preparing periodic reports to executive management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Providing an advisory service on risk related matters.
3.Ethics Management
Responsible for establishing, managing and overseeing ethics hotline within the organisation.
Oversee the ethics hotline, ethics helpdesk, financial disclosure matters, and investigations relating to conflicts of interests, gifts register.
Assist in drafting and overseeing the publishing of ethics brochures, newsletters, notices, posters, videos, and other media including the website area around ethics regarding informing stakeholders about ethics and ethical behaviour.
Achievements at Onelogix:
Establishing the Internal Audit function within organization;
Obtaining reliance on the work of Internal Audit from the External Auditors.
Development of the organisations risk management framework; and
Setup and management of Ethics Hotline.
Company:
Servest
Type of Company:
Facilities Management, Security, Cleaning, Landscaping, Parking, Catering, Camp Management, Technical Services, Cleaning
Number of staff (Approximately):
40 0000
Company Presence:
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique and UK
Position:
Group Internal Audit Manager (2013 -2015)
Group Project Manager (2016 -2017) (Promoted)
Areas of Responsibility:
Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, Transfer Pricing Policy Monitoring and Maintenance, Special Projects, Due Diligence reviews, Ethics Management and Ethics Hotline Management
Period:
June 2013 – May 2017
1.Internal Audit
Appointed as the Group Internal Audit Manager at Servest.
Establishing policies for the auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.
Developing and executing a comprehensive audit program for the evaluation of the management controls provided over all department activities.
Examining the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship of department resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures.
Recommending improvement of management controls designed to safeguard resources, promote growth, and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.
Reviewing procedures and records for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives, and appraising policies and plans relating to the activity or function under audit review.
Authorizing the publication of reports on the results of audit examinations, including recommendations for improvement.
Appraising the adequacy of the action taken by operating management to correct reported deficient conditions, assisting in the implementation of adequate corrective action; continuing reviews with appropriate management personnel on action the Director considers inadequate until there has been a satisfactory resolution of the matter.
The following areas are audited which is Servest Security, Servest Hygiene, Servest Catering, Servest Parking, Servest Interior Solutions, Servest Landscaping, Servest Marine, Servest Cleaning, Servest Integrated Solutions
Conducting of fraud investigations where necessary.
Coordinate audit efforts with those of the external auditors and to eliminate duplication of audit effort.
2.Risk Management
Oversee the establishing of the Risk Management Function within the Servest Group.
Managing the implementation of the Risk Management strategy; policy and framework.
Oversee the determination of the Group’s annual Risk Management plan for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.
Participation in the ongoing annual facilitation of Risk Assessment workshops across the Group.
Collating the Risk Registers of all the Servest divisions including Corporate.
Preparing periodic reports to executive management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Providing an advisory service on risk related matters.
Overseeing the appointment of Risk Champions and providing them with the relevant training.
Chairing the Intergroup Risk Management Committee (IRMC) of the group.
3.Compliance
Oversee the monitoring relating to the Identification of legislated regulatory requirements (e.g. actual laws; regulations; practice notes; etc.) affecting the Servest Group within its African operations, assessing, monitoring and reporting on them in a timely manner.
Assisting top management, management and relevant staff members to discharge their responsibility to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee the preparation of the annual compliance plan for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.
Preparing compliance reports and progress on compliance related matters to management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Oversee the implementation of transfer pricing policies throughout the group and this includes the monitoring thereof
4.Ethics Management
Responsible for managing and overseeing ethics within the organisation.
Work with the organisations stakeholders to review current practices and issues relating to ethical awareness and behaviours in the organisation which may include undertaking a training needs analyses to identify and address staff training needs
Conducting training workshops, presentations, and other ethics related programs to nominate stakeholder informing them on compliance and ethical conduct.
Provide oversight of ethics risk assessment process and assist in developing the necessary recommendations that will prevent or minimise the occurrence of misconduct and other workplace risks.
Conduct investigations of allegations of ethics violations and make recommendations regarding ethics violations within the organisation.
Provision of high-level advice and support to stakeholders in relation to ethics related issues and standards, including conflict of interest matters and disclosures of interest.
Oversee the ethics hotline, ethics helpdesk, financial disclosure matters, and investigations relating to conflicts of interests, gifts register.
Assist in drafting and overseeing the publishing of ethics brochures, newsletters, notices, posters, videos, and other media including the website area around ethics regarding informing stakeholders about ethics and ethical behaviour.
Achievements at Servest:
Obtaining reliance on the work of Internal Audit from the External Auditors.
Obtaining buy in from all the financial directors and managing directors of all 9 divisions of Servest in relation to Internal Audit.
Thorough the successful implementation of internal audit, resulted in additional functions such as risk management and compliance and special project was added to my current portfolio.
Through audit process managed to uncover various types of fraud/unethical behaviours in the certain divisions which resulted in significant financial savings within the organization.
Company:
Shanduka Group
Type of Company:
Investment Holdings
Number of staff (Approximately):
60
Position
Group Internal Auditor (HOD)
Area of Responsibility:
Internal Audit
Period:
October 2012 – May 2013
1.Internal Audit
Set up the internal audit department within the group and development of internal audit charter, internal audit policies and procedures.
Drafting of an internal audit charter which sets out my duties and responsibilities.
Establishing policies for the auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.
Facilitation and oversight in relation to risk management process and oversee the completion of the risk assessment.
High level assessment of control environment within group utilizing the risk-based audit approach.
Achievements at Shanduka:
Set up of internal audit within the organisation.
Company:
Redefine Properties Ltd
Type of Company:
Property Management and Development
Number of staff (approximately):
300
Position
Head of Risk Management and Internal Audit
Areas of Responsibility:
Internal Audit and Risk Management
Period:
January 2011 – September 2012
1.Overall Responsibilities
Effectively manage the Internal Audit function to ensure that it adds value by providing an independent, cost effective and efficient internal audit service to all lines of business and the organisations operations, in a manner that will accomplish the organisation's corporate objectives, and fulfils the purpose and responsibilities that have been approved by the Board and Audit Committee.
The scope of work of internal audit is to establish whether the organisation’s network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure:
Effectively established Internal Audit and risk management within and maintained with respect to; structure, resourcing, organisational independence position, and reporting lines in compliance with relevant legislative requirements
Developed and maintained Internal Audit and Risk management policies and procedures to ensure that:
oRisks are appropriately identified and managed;
oInteraction with the various governance groups occurs as required;
oSignificant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely;
oEmployee’s actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations;
oResources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected;
oPrograms, plans, and objectives are achieved;
oQuality and continuous improvement are fostered in the Redefine Properties Ltd control process; and
oSignificant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the Redefine Properties Ltd are recognised and addressed.
2.The Scope of Risk Management encompassed following responsibilities:
Facilitation of an annual risk assessment through defining the organizations objectives and related risks impacting its performance which included:
oAssessing the business risks after consultation with management which includes interviews with management of each division;
o Evaluation and assessment of significant risk areas and related key controls, documentation of the control systems, regular feedback sessions with management;
oPreparation of a risk assessment reports which included relevant action plans; and
oMonitoring the implantation of action plans as described in the risk assessment report.
3.The Scope of Internal Audit Encompassed the following responsibilities:
Preparation of a strategic internal audit plan and an annual internal audit plan. The strategic internal audit plan will cover a period of three years during which all major systems and areas of activity will be audited. It should set out audit objectives, audit areas, type of activity and frequency of audit and an assessment of resources to be applied. The annual audit plan, typically for financial of calendar year, translates the strategic audit plan into a schedule of audit assignments to be carried out in the ensuing period. It will define the purpose and duration of each audit assignment and allocate staff and other resources accordingly.
The strategic internal audit plan and annual internal audit plan is tabled on an annual basis for approval by the Audit Committee.
Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
Reviewing the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
Reviewing the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have significant impact on operations and reports and determining whether the organisation is in compliance.
Reviewing operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
Review means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifying the existence of such assets.
Reviewing and appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.
Review contracts and other agreements with outside firms providing goods and services as appropriate.
Review the records and documentation of these outside firms to ascertain compliance with contract terms.
Coordinate audit efforts with the external auditors and to eliminate duplication of audit effort.
Examine the validity of measures used to assess the achievement of operational objectives.
Review the organisation’s compliance guidelines for ethical business conduct.
Evaluate plans and actions taken to correct reported conditions.
Provide adequate follow-up to ensure corrective action is taken and evaluate its effectiveness.
Conduct special examinations or investigations at the request of Management.
Monitor fraud control and preventative mechanisms.
Report to the Audit Committee as to whether
oAppropriate action has been taken on significant audit findings and the status of corrective action;
oAudit activities have been directed toward highest exposures to risk and toward increasing efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations; and
oThere is any unwarranted restriction on access by management to internal auditors on all the organisations activities, records, property, and personnel.
Achievements at Redefine Properties:
Establishing the Internal Audit function within organization;
Assist in the drafting of company strategy;
Development of the organisations risk management framework; and
Setup and management of Whistle Blowers Hotline.
Company:
Bliss Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Type of Company:
Manufacturing of detergents (MAQ)
Number of staff (approximately):
700
Position:
Chief Internal Auditor
Areas of Responsibility:
Internal Audit, Forensic Auditing, SHEQ, Security
Period:
April 2008 – December 2010
1.Roles and Responsibilities:
Appointed as the Chief Internal Auditor at Bliss Chemicals. I have also have two functional areas reporting to me as well which is the SHEQ department and Security and I have two auditors reporting to me as well.
Drafting of an internal audit charter which sets out the duties and responsibilities of Internal Audit.
Establishing policies for the auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.
Conducting an annual risk assessment, which is updated on a half yearly basis, as this sets the basis against which I conduct an audit, as the key risk areas are defined through this process and I base my audits around this.
The outcome of the risk assessment is a 3 year rolling plan which defines the auditable areas that I will focus for the 3 years and out of the 3 year rolling plan it is my duty to draft an annual audit plan which is to be approved by the MD.
Establishing policies for the auditing activity and directing its technical and administrative functions.
Developing and executing a comprehensive audit program for the evaluation of the management controls provided over all Department activities.
Examining the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship of Department resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures.
Recommending improvement of management controls designed to safeguard the organisation.
Department resources, promote department growth, and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.
Reviewing procedures and records for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives, and appraising policies and plans relating to the activity or function under audit review.
Authorizing the publication of reports on the results of audit examinations, including recommendations for improvement.
Appraising the adequacy of the action taken by operating management to correct reported deficient conditions, accepting adequate corrective action; continuing reviews with appropriate management personnel on action the Director considers inadequate until there has been a satisfactory resolution of the matter.
The following areas are audited which is procurement, IT, manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, fleet and logistics, raw materials.
Conducting a monthly stock audits as stock is a fundamental part of our business.
Conducting of fraud investigations where necessary.
Review of all policies and procedures within the organization and the audit department is the custodian of all policies.
2.Conducted the following value-added audit investigations at Bliss Chemical which led to uncovering fraud including the following dismissals:
Dismissal of the Finished Goods Manager: Through the audit process identified that the finished goods manager created his own fraudulent company and was making fake invoices, he also colluded with a certain supplier regarding distribution of certain goods.
Dismissal of the Fleet Manager: Through the audit process of audit identified travel fraud and misuse of company fleet
Dismissal of Brand Manager: Through the audit process, identified fraudulent use of company credit card, petty cash and misuse and abuse of company time.
Dismissal of National key Accounts Manager: During my audit review identified a conflict of interest and gross negligence and dishonesty.
Dismissal of Logistics Manager: During my audit review identified bribery between Logistics manager and supplier.
Dismissal of IT manager: During my audit review identified moonlighting and abuse of company resources and property.
Also identified through an asset verification audit that assets to the value of 4million were not in the hands of the company, through my coordination and investigation led to company regaining the assets.
The value added investigations undertaken led to a few suppliers being dismissed for corruption, bribery and over charging the company.
Achievements at Bliss Chemicals:
Performance Excellence award 2010;
Successful set up of Internal Audit department;
Uncovered Fraud within the organisation which led to huge financial savings within organisation and lead to dismissal of staff;
Through the process of uncovering fraud within the organisation, this lead to internal audit taking over the function of Security and SHEQ functions within the organization; and
Involved in overseeing the successful implementation of the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system within the organization.
Company:
Nexia SAB&T
Type of Company:
Audit and Consulting firm
Position
Internal Audit Manager
Number of staff (Approx):
400
Areas of Responsibility:
Internal Audit, Risk Management, Consulting, Project Management, Bid Management and Preparation, Information System Audit
Period:
January 2004 – March 2008
1.Risk Management Experience Included:
Assist in defining organisational risk tolerance and implement processes to ensure tolerance levels are met and managed within the various organization.
Create awareness throughout the organization to ensure that the risk appetite and its management are embedded.
Monitor and assess risks within the organization.
Evaluate the risks both in terms of the risk and its management impacts on all areas of the business.
Provide risk management strategic inputs to senior management to evolve the strategy to meet changing requirements.
Continually monitor efficacy of framework and organisations business to continually improve framework.
1.1.Providing Executive and Senior Management with the following in relation to Risk Management:
Guidance in the identification of risks;
Risk resolution recommendations;
Monitoring the implementation agreed actions; and
Maintenance of risk register of the organisation.
1.2.Design, develop and implement business Risk management process through:
Effective identification, assessment and prioritization of risks.
Evaluation of risks against current capabilities.
Evaluate and ongoing update risk finance techniques.
Monitoring and reporting of action plans and metrics relating to the risk assessment.
Assist in the integration of risk management results into the organisations culture of decision making.
Conversion of business strategic objectives into a coherent risk policy and framework.
Effectively influencing and leading organisation management in business risk management strategy and application.
Scale and complexity of business risk issues and resolution.
Conducting risk assessment, presentations, workshops, updating risk registers, preparation of risk assessments and strategic 3 year rolling plan and annual audit coverage plan, reporting to the Risk and Audit Committee on how effectively risk is being managed.
2.Internal Auditing Duties Performed:
Internal audits
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