Samukelisiwe Portia Mthembu
Souka City,Saitama
Summary
JET Program Participant and Internal Auditor with over 10 years of successful experience. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Business and Education industries. Strengths in technical and interpersonal skills backed by training in South African Corporate and Japanese Education industries.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
Tokyo, Japan
07.2017 - Current
- Organized and coordinated projects related to international activities for the Contracting Organization.
- Hosted official government guests from other nations in the education industry.
- Supervised foreign language activities during or after school in a public or private school.
- Provided information on language and other related subjects to various stakeholders such as teachers' consultants and Japanese Foreign Language teachers.
- Worked with and participating in activities of local private groups or organizations engaging in international exchange.
- Appointed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education to interview the Japanese Teachers of English candidates. This appointment is based on the merit of being one of the best performers.
- Cultural Ambassador of my home country and the African continent at large.
- Developing and coordinating interactive lesson plans for over 500 high school students.
- Served as a liaison between the Contracting Organization and other high schools abroad.
- Motivated and empowered students who come from predominantly challenging backgrounds.
Internal Auditor
Nedbank Limited
Johannesburg, Gauteng- South Africa
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Performed internal audits of departmental operations, developed risk assessments and conducted process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
- Developed auditing programs to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to Managers and Executives.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to the Chief Audit Executive and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans, addressing deficiencies uncovered during walkthroughs..
- Implemented all auditing information into spreadsheets utilizing TeamMate.
- Coordinated different audit teams as an audit lead in integrated audits
- Built and maintained good relationships with both client staff and fellow auditors
Internal Auditor
Nkonki Incorporated
Sunninghill, Gauteng- South Africa
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Developed auditing programs to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to Managers.
- Performed detailed testing of internal controls.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Prepared suitable reports on risk and information gleaned from audits and distributed to appropriate personnel.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans, addressing deficiencies uncovered during walkthroughs.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
- Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office.
Internal Auditor Trainee
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Midrand, Gauteng-South Africa
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Finance Administrator
McDonalds Pinetown and Amanzimtoti
Pinetown, Durban- South Africa
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for approximately 40 employees and maintained all associated files.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Global MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of London
London-United Kingdom 01.2020 - Current
Post-Graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing
Institute of Internal Auditors SA (IIASA)
Gauteng- South Africa 01.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
Bachelor of Commerce: Internal Auditing
Pretoria- South Africa 01.2004 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Durban Girls Secondary School
Durban- South Africa 01.1999 - 12.2003
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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sunday
morning
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Skills
Event execution
Technical research
Creative Cloud
Organization and Time management
Verbal and written communication
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent work ethic
Timeline
Global MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of London
01.2020 - Current
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
07.2017 - Current
Internal Auditor
Nedbank Limited
03.2014 - 07.2017
Internal Auditor
Nkonki Incorporated
06.2012 - 03.2014
Post-Graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing
Institute of Internal Auditors SA (IIASA)
01.2012 - 07.2013
Internal Auditor Trainee
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
03.2010 - 06.2012
Finance Administrator
McDonalds Pinetown and Amanzimtoti
08.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Internal Auditing
Bachelor of Commerce: Internal Auditing
01.2004 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Durban Girls Secondary School
01.1999 - 12.2003