Ricardo Apolles
Head of Internal Audit at Technology Innovation Agency- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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AGA (SA)
SAICA CA(SA)Nov, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Technology Innovation Agency
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South Africa
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Government Relations Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Internal Audit
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Sep 2017 - Present
Management of a team of audit managers and provide the necessary independent assurance to the Shareholder and the Audit and Risk Committee on the effective and efficient management of the organisation's Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls. In addition, responsible for overseeing the operations of the audit function, development and management of divisional budgets, implementation of operational and strategic plans for the year and presenting at various Executive committees, Board committees and other forums. Show less
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Investment and Internal Audit Manager
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Apr 2015 - Present
Key responsibilities includes; managing and conducting internal audits, as well as auditing TIA’s investments/projects to ensure that funds are managed appropriately, effectively and economically. My additional responsibilities include the preparation of auditing findings, compilation and review of audit reports, as well as the preparation of summary reports for management and the Audit and Risk Committee of TIA’s Board. It also includes; the identification of risks and weaknesses in internal controls and suggesting improvements, evaluating compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards, corporate governance principles and laws/regulations (IFRS, Companies Act, PFMA, King III, Income Tax Act, VAT Act, etc.), contributing to the formulation and refinement of the necessary tools, templates, etc. as well as mentoring, training and developing junior staff (interns). Show less
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Investment Auditor
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Jun 2011 - Present
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Acting Head: Investment and Internal Audit
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
Management of a team of audit managers and provide the necessary independent assurances to the Shareholders and the Audit and Risk Committee on the effective and efficient management of the organisation's Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls. In addition, responsible for overseeing the operations of the audit function, development and management of divisional budgets, implementation of operational and strategic plans for the year and presenting at various Executive committees, Board committees and other forums. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2011
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Education
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UNISA
BCompt Hons (Accounting), Accounting -
University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
BCom (Accounting), Accounting