Nonsikelelo Yolanda Lekhuleni
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in risk-based audit planning and execution, internal controls, and special investigations. Demonstrates proficiency in data analytics and risk assessment facilitation to drive process improvement and cost optimisation. Proven track record in audit reporting, stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and team leadership. Committed to leveraging skills for enhancing organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Internal Auditor
Invictus Trading FZE
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed field work, analyzed data, and identified control deficiencies.
- Prepared and presented audit observations, root causes, and recommendations to management and CEO.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions and conducted follow-up reviews.
- Assessed process design for control gap identification and recommended risk mitigation controls.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure alignment with process objectives.
- Presented anti-bribery and corruption training for new joiners and annual refresher for current employees.
Contracts Internal Audit Specialist
EDGE Group
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed field work based on updated risk register and audit program based on process understanding.
- Analyzed data to identify key focus areas and control deficiencies.
- Presented audit findings, root causes, and recommendations to management.
Senior Internal Auditor
E20 Investment
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and executed risk-based audit programs for assigned audit areas.
- Performed field work, analyzed data, and identified control deficiencies.
- Prepared and presented audit observations, root causes, and recommendations to management.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions and conducted follow-up reviews.
- Executed ad-hoc investigations as per Management or Audit Committee Requests.
- Assessed process design for control gap identification and recommended risk mitigation controls.
Senior Internal Auditor
AGTHIA Group
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared and executed planning activities such as, planning memorandum, kick-off meeting, Initial data requests and initial key statistics data analysis.
- Developed and executed risk-based audit programs and Risk and Control Matrix for assigned audit areas.
- Performed field work, supervised team members, analyzed data, and identified control deficiencies.
- Prepared and presented audit findings, root causes, and recommendations to management for pre-exit and exited meetings.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions and conducted follow-up reviews.
Internal Auditor
PepsiCo
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Independently led key control audits of key business cycles (Inventory to Cost, Advertising & Marketing, Procure to Pay) for South Africa, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
- Supported audits in IT applications, Sales to Collection, Fixed Assets, and Human Resources.
- Facilitated control and fraud risk assessments, documented process flows, and provided COSO training.
- Utilized data analytics to identify process gaps, non-compliance, and improvement opportunities.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures to ensure coverage of key risk and controls.
- Document and update key business cycle process flows.
Senior Internal Auditor
United Pharmaceutical Distributors
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Planned, executed, and reported on internal audits for Inventory Management, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash and Human Resources.
- Reviewed business processes performed ad-hoc reviews and followed up on previous audit findings.
- Assisted with managing External Audit requirements for both data and process understanding.
Senior Internal Auditor
RCL Foods
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Developed risk matrices, documented control processes, and prepared risk-based audit programs.
- Executed audit fieldwork, supervised teams, and identified audit findings with root causes and recommendations.
- Presented audit reports to management and conducted follow-up reviews.
Senior Internal Auditor
KPMG
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Assisted with annual risk assessments, strategic and operational audit plans, and internal audit charters for clients.
- Executed audit fieldwork, supervised teams, and identified and reported audit findings with recommendations.
- Presented audit reports to management and conducted follow-up reviews.
- Presented proposals to potential internal audit clients.
Education
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Internal Audit
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIASA)
B-Tech Degree - Internal Auditing
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Vaal University of Technology
Skills
- Risk-Based Audit Planning & Execution
- Internal Controls
- Special investigations
- Data Analytics
- Risk assessment facilitation
- Process Improvement
- Cost Optimization
- Audit Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Leadership
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Invictus Trading FZE
01.2025 - 09.2025
Contracts Internal Audit Specialist
EDGE Group
08.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
E20 Investment
05.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
AGTHIA Group
09.2022 - 01.2024
Internal Auditor
PepsiCo
12.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Internal Auditor
United Pharmaceutical Distributors
12.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Internal Auditor
RCL Foods
10.2014 - 12.2017
Senior Internal Auditor
KPMG
01.2011 - 10.2014
B-Tech Degree - Internal Auditing
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Vaal University of Technology
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Internal Audit
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIASA)
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