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Amien Gassiep

@amiengassiep

Internal Performance Audit Manager at Trademarkia, where I launched a global performance audit function and automated audit processes with AI.

South Africa

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At Trademarkia, I established the Global Performance Audit function for a multinational legal services organisation. I conduct operational and workforce audits across its international offices and advise senior leadership on performance, cost efficiency, and resourcing.

I’ve integrated AI and automation into audit processes, including data gathering, performance reporting, and workforce analytics. I also use AI-assisted benchmarking to identify performance trends and inform staffing recommendations.

At OneLogix Ltd, I launched Group Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and Ethics Governance functions across 12 subsidiaries. I presented reports to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee, and achieved external auditor reliance on Internal Audit work.

Earlier, I established internal audit and risk functions at organisations including Redefine Properties Ltd and Servest Multiservice Group. At Bliss Chemicals (Pty) Ltd, I conducted forensic investigations and recovered R4 million in company assets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Internal Performance Audit Manager

Current

Trademarkia

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Established the Global Performance Audit function for a multinational legal services organisation, conducting operational and workforce audits across seven international offices. Advises senior leadership on performance optimisation, cost efficiency, and strategic resourcing.

Internal Audit Performance Audits AI Automation Power Automate Power BI zero based budgeting KPI Design Workforce Analytics

QMSE Manager – Quality Management Systems of Engagement

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Dec 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Solely responsible for managing the QMSE function within PwC South Africa in full alignment with global ISQM standards. Coordinated Functional Area Leaders across Core Audit, Broader Assurance Services, and Service Delivery Centre on quality plan completion, risk assessment, and self-testing workpapers.

QMSE Auditing Standards (ISQM)Quality Management Risk Assessment Audit remediation Governance

Group Internal Audit Manager & EXCO Member

OneLogix Ltd

Jun 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years 5 months)

Appointed to EXCO as Group Internal Audit Manager with direct board and Audit & Risk Committee accountability. Architected and launched the Group Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and Ethics Governance functions across 12 subsidiaries in 6 African countries.

Internal Audit Enterprise Risk Management Ethics Governance Audit Committee Reporting Risk Assessment King IV External Auditor Reliance

Group Internal Audit Manager → Group Project Manager

Servest Multiservice Group

Jun 2013 - May 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Led Internal Audit across one of South Africa's largest privately held services groups, with accountability spanning 9 operating divisions across Africa and the UK. Built the Group Internal Audit function and expanded mandate to include Risk Management, Compliance, Transfer Pricing Policy Monitoring, Ethics Management, Due Diligence reviews, and Special Projects.

Internal Audit Risk Management Compliance Transfer Pricing Ethics Due Diligence Fraud Investigation External Auditor Reliance

Group Internal Auditor – Head of Department

Shanduka Group

Oct 2012 - May 2013 (7 months)

Established the Internal Audit department including charter, policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodology for a prominent investment holding group. Conducted high-level assessment of the control environment and oversight of the risk management process.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Control Environment Risk Management

Head of Risk Management & Internal Audit

Redefine Properties Ltd

Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 8 months)

Established and led the Internal Audit and Risk Management functions with full Audit Committee accountability in a JSE-listed environment. Developed a 3-year strategic audit plan, annual audit schedules, and the Group's enterprise risk management framework.

Internal Audit Risk Management Audit Committee Strategic Planning Enterprise Risk Management Whistleblowing

Chief Internal Auditor

Bliss Chemicals (Pty) Ltd

Apr 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 8 months)

Appointed Chief Internal Auditor with expanded accountability for SHEQ and Security functions. Conducted forensic investigations leading to dismissal of 6 senior managers for fraud, bribery, conflict of interest, and gross misconduct, and recovered R4 million in unaccounted company assets.

Internal Audit Forensic Investigations Fraud Detection Asset Recovery ERP Audits Oracle JD Edwards SHEQ Regulations Security

Internal Audit Manager

Nexia SAB&T

Jan 2004 - Mar 2008 (4 years 2 months)

Delivered internal audit, risk management, IT audit, and consulting mandates across 30+ public and private sector clients including National Treasury, Telkom, SASOL, IEC, and Statistics South Africa. Conducted IT audits covering general controls, application controls, logical access, system migrations, and IT risk assessments.

Internal Audit IT Audit Risk Management Consulting IT General Controls Application control Logical Access System migration IT Risk Management

External Auditor (SAICA Articles)

Nexia SAB&T

Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 (3 years)

Completed SAICA articles with full-cycle audit, accounting, and tax experience across government entities, parastatals, Section 21 companies, and private corporates including SAPS, Airports Company SA, SABS, and Gauteng Housing.

External Audits Accounting Tax SAICA Government Audit