zwelibanzi q. NKOMO CIA, CFE, FIIASA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Internal and Forensic Auditor with over 15 years of expertise driving comprehensive risk assessments, fraud investigations, and compliance audits within diverse industries. Proven track record of identifying and mitigating financial discrepancies, resulting in a 30% reduction in fraud losses and enhancing internal controls across multinational organizations. Adept at leveraging data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance frameworks and deliver actionable insights that safeguard assets and support strategic decision-making.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Group Senior Auditor & Forensic Specialist
04/2025 - Present
Icebolethu Group , South Africa
• Planning and leading internal audit and forensic investigations
• Reviewing the working papers of internal auditors and forensic investigators
• Presenting internal audit and forensic findings to the Audit & Risk Committee
• Training of employees on fraud, corruption and the use of the organisation independent hot line
• Planning and leading the annual fraud risk assessment of the organisation
Manager Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations
12/2024 - 03/2025
Blitz Forensic Services , South Africa
• Contracted for six months to manage special projects involving internal audit and forensic investigations
• Planning and leading internal audit and forensic investigations
• Reviewing the working papers of junior internal auditors and forensic investigators
• Compiling and presenting internal audit plans, investigation plans, audit findings and forensic reports to senior management and Audit Committees
Technical Expert Internal Audit & Forensic Investigations
05/2024 - 07/2024
Lochan & Co Chartered Accountants (India) , Maseru, Lesotho
• Contracted for three months for internal audit and forensic investigations of organs of the African Union
• Involved in the planning and execution of the internal audit and forensic investigation of the African Committee of Experts for the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in Maseru, Lesotho
• Represented Lochan & Co in management meetings and presented reports, and findings on behalf of Lochan & Co
• Reviewed and corrected the work prepared by Junior Auditors and Investigators
• Drafted findings for review by the Project Manager in Charge and Audit Partner
Manager Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations
10/2022 - 03/2024
Blitz Forensic Services , South Africa
• Contracted for 20 months to manage special projects involving internal audit and forensic investigations
• Planned and led internal audit and forensic investigations
• Reviewed the working papers of junior internal auditors and forensic investigators
• Involved in the identification of training needs and development of junior internal auditors and forensic investigators
• Presented audit findings and forensic reports to senior management and Audit Committees
Technical Expert Internal Audit & Forensic Investigations
08/2022 - 09/2022
Lochan & Co Chartered Accountants (India)
• Contracted for two months for internal audit and forensic investigations of organs of the African Union
• Involved in the planning and execution of the internal audit and forensic investigation of the Pan African Parliament (PAP)
• Represented Lochan & Co in management meetings and presented reports, and findings on behalf of Lochan & Co
• Reviewed and corrected the work prepared by Junior Auditors and Investigators
• Drafted findings for review by the Project Manager in Charge and Audit Partner
Assistant Manager Internal Audit & Forensic Investigations
07/2020 - 05/2022
Ngubane & Co Chartered Accountants & Auditors (South Africa) , South Africa
• Formulated recommendations from identified control breakdowns and produced high quality reports for management and Audit and Risk Committee
• Led the team on investigating incidents of fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering in line with best practice methodology to mitigate fraud risks
• Established working relationships with clients and discussed the outcome of forensic investigations and other fraud risk management initiatives that assisted in mitigating fraud risks
• Guided, mentored, supported and trained internal audit and forensic audit staff to function at their best level of ability through evaluating actions, measuring their outputs and taking corrective action where the IIA and ACFE standards were not adhered to
• Performed assurance engagement activities for sound assessment of business risk and fraud risk
Internal Audit Supervisor
06/2019 - 06/2020
Ngubane & Co Chartered Accts (SA) , South Africa
Senior Forensic Investigator
09/2018 - 05/2019
Qhubeka Forensic Services (SA) , South Africa
Senior Internal Auditor
03/2014 - 04/2018
Zimpost Pvt Ltd (Zimbabwe) , Zimbabwe
Area Finance Controller
06/2010 - 02/2014
Zimpost Pvt Ltd (Zimbabwe) , Zimbabwe
Internal Auditor
03/2007 - 05/2010
Zimpost Pvt Ltd (Zimbabwe) , Zimbabwe

EDUCATION

Advanced Certificate in Fraud Examination
Diploma in Accounting Sciences

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Institute of Internal Auditors Global (IIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners