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Magdalena Amakali

@magdalenaamakali

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Finance and IT Risk Assurance professional with 5 years of experience.

Namibia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and values teamwork.

I am a dedicated professional with approximately five years of dual experience in Finance and IT Risk Assurance. My career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Namibia, where I served as an Associate in External Audits and Information Technology Systems Auditing. I have had the privilege of servicing clients across various industries, including Banking, Financial Services, Transport, Telecommunications, Agriculture, and Construction.

In my current role as Manager of IT Risk Assurance, I lead audit engagements, manage teams, and oversee the review of IT audit workpapers. My expertise includes audit planning, financial risk assessment, and the application of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). I am committed to delivering high-quality audit documentation and recommendations to enhance organizational control activities.

Throughout my career, I have developed strong leadership and communication skills, enabling me to effectively manage client relationships and project deliverables. I am currently pursuing my Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to further enhance my qualifications in Chartered Accountancy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate: IT Audit and External Audits

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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)

In my role as Senior Associate, I accurately identified audit scopes and conducted face-to-face meetings with clients to review processes and controls. I completed audit documentation and managed audit engagements to meet project goals.

Client Communication IT General Controls Team Management Project Management Control Deficiency Identification

Current

Manager IT Risk Assurance

Current

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a Manager in IT Risk Assurance, I lead audit engagements, manage teams, and oversee IT audit workpapers. I ensure compliance with auditing standards and manage project budgets while coordinating deliverables for assigned engagements.

Project Management IT General Controls International Standards On Auditing Team Leadership

Current

Senior Associate: IT Audit and External Audits

Current

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)

In this role, I accurately identified audit scopes, managed audit planning activities, and conducted client meetings to review processes. I ensured high-quality audit documentation and provided recommendations for control deficiencies.

Audit Plans Client Communication Team Management IT General Controls Project Management

Current

Manager IT Risk Assurance

Current

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a Manager in IT Risk Assurance, I lead audit engagements, oversee IT audit teams, and manage project budgets. I ensure the accuracy of audit documentation and coordinate deliverables for assigned engagements, focusing on IT controls and financial systems.

Project Management IT General Controls Team Leadership

Associate: IT Audit and External Audits

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 4 months)

As an Associate, I conducted regular reviews and external audits to validate record-keeping and controls. I performed ISAE 3402 reviews and cybersecurity risk assessments, contributing to the overall audit process.

Externe Audits IT General Controls Team Collaboration Risk Assessment

Associate: IT Audit and External Audits

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Feb 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 5 months)

As an Associate, I conducted external audits and reviews of IT General Controls. I performed ISAE 3402 reviews and cyber security risk assessments, contributing to the validation of recordkeeping and controls.

Externe Audits IT General Controls Team Collaboration Communication Skills

Vacation Student

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 (0 months)

During my internship, I contributed to group projects and assisted the team in completing objectives, gaining valuable insights into the auditing process.

Team Collaboration Learning Agility Communication Skills Audit