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Bokang Mphahlele

@bokangmphahlele

Internal Auditor at Absa Bank Group Limited, assessing controls across Home Loans and Vehicle Finance portfolios.

At Absa Bank Group Limited, I lead and execute risk-based assurance reviews across Home Loans and Vehicle Finance portfolios. I assess control effectiveness, prepare assurance reports, and track management action plans with business stakeholders.

Previously, I led assurance reviews at FirstRand Limited and managed external audit engagements at SNG Grant Thornton Inc. I’m a Chartered Accountant (SA) with experience in internal and external audit, IFRS reporting, governance, and risk management, and I’m currently pursuing the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Internal Auditor

Current

Absa Bank Group Limited

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Lead and execute risk-based assurance reviews across Home Loans and Vehicle Finance portfolios. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial, operational and system generated controls.

Risk Management Internal Audit Financial Control Operational Controls Governance Compliance Audit Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Internal Auditor

FirstRand Limited

Dec 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Led assurance reviews covering financial, operational and business risks within the Motor Retail function of the WesBank division. Evaluated business processes and controls against identified risks and frameworks.

Internal Audit Risk Management Financial Control Operational Controls Audit Reporting Mentorship

External Audit Manager

SNG Grant Thornton Inc

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

Managed financial external audit engagements across multiple industries ensuring accuracy and compliance of financial statements in line with IFRS. Analyzed financial statements and related data to identify trends, variances and key risk areas.

External Audits IFRS Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Audit Management Team Leadership

Trainee Accountant

SNG Grant Thornton Inc

Feb 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years)

Assessed and evaluated financial reporting processes, controls and accounting treatments of organizations across multiple client portfolios to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS. Engaged with multiple client stakeholders to understand business processes and controls.

Financial Reporting IFRS Audit Client Engagement Supervision