Ramona Mothilal
Internal Audit Manager (South Africa) at Manuchar South Africa- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.Aug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
CA (SA)
SAICA CA(SA)Feb, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Manuchar South Africa
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South Africa
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Transportation, Logistics and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internal Audit Manager (South Africa)
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Jan 2023 - Present
Manuchar South Africa started up its Internal Audit Function in January 2023 and is the first Affiliate in the Manuchar Group to have a Third Line of Defense.The overall objective of this role is to provide the Board, Executive Management and Oversight Committee assurance that the system of Internal Control is adequate and effective, risk management and governance processes are working as intended and that the organisation complies with the relevant Company Policies and Laws & Regulations.Key responsibilities include:- Key Stakeholder relationship building to ensure the Internal Audit function’s purpose, authority, independence, position and responsibilities are understood.- Company-wide Internal Audit awareness.- Risk Assessments - Preparation and approval of risk-based audit plan.- Execution of audit engagements.- Corroboration of Audit findings with the auditee.- Preparation of Internal Audit Reports.- Follow-up of Audit findings.- Committee participation (Internal Oversight, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)).- Preparation and presentation of Reports on Internal Audit findings, follow ups, concerns at Internal Oversight Committee meetings. Show less
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Internal Controller
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2022
Responsible for second line of defense activities including:- reviewing processes and Internal controls and providing recommendations for improvement - writing Standard Operating Procedures for implementation by the organisation - facilitating the risk management process, including presentation of the risk register at Executive Management Meetings for discussion and approval of risk ratings and actions.- Overseeing the organisations Insurance portfolio and related insurance activities including claims administration, policy inception and renewal etc.- Legal supportImplementation of a Whistleblower Program (1st Affiliate in Manuchar Group to have a Whistleblower program)Facilitating the compulsory Annual Self Declaration of Gifts for the organisation to monitor compliance with the Anti Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Policy. Show less
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Regional Internal Audit Manager
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Aug 2006 - Feb 2016
Responsible for the Planning and Execution of the Risk Based Audit coverage plan for KZN and Cape Town. The objective of this position was to provide the Board and Audit Committee assurance that the system of internal control was adequate and effective and to ensure that the Internal Audit Function was positioned as a valued partner in the Group. Internal Audits included: - Motor Dealerships - Group Payroll Department - Group Finance Department - Insurance Division - Import & Distribution Division - Vehicle Rental Division During my tenure I was also responsible for the following: - Fraud Investigations - Review of Internal Audit Reports - Performance Management - Compilation of quarterly Audit Committee reports and supporting schedules. - Presentation of Internal Audit results at quarterly Audit Committee Meeting on an ad hoc basis. Key attributes in this role were: - integrity - professionalism and Confidentiality - project management - teamwork - leadership - business acumen - critical thinking - excellent communication Show less
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Senior Article Clerk - External Audit
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Feb 2003 - Aug 2006
Completion of Articles including External Audit planning, resource allocation, staff supervision, budget control, audit report preparation, Annual Financial Statement preparation, Completion of Tax returns for Corporates and Individuals. Completion of Articles including External Audit planning, resource allocation, staff supervision, budget control, audit report preparation, Annual Financial Statement preparation, Completion of Tax returns for Corporates and Individuals.
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Education
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1999 - 2002
University of KwaZulu-Natal
B.Com Honours (Accounting), Accounting, Auditing
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