
Sekabo Lekalakala
@sekabolekalakala
Risk management professional at Insurance Institute of South Africa who rolled out a debit order payment solution and strengthens ERM controls.
What I'm looking for
At Insurance Institute of South Africa, I monitor ERM risks and regulatory compliance, maintain risk registers, and support remediation, business continuity, and information security initiatives. I also led the operational rollout of a debit order payment solution, supporting process design, control considerations, system integration, and team training.
I prepare monthly Exco reports with financial and operational insights, and I’ve redesigned executive reporting to improve visibility into debtor performance. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management and have a growing focus on Enterprise Risk Management and Cyber Risk.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accounts Receivable
Insurance Institute of South Africa
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Lead preparation of monthly Executive Committee reports, monitor ERM risks and regulatory compliance, drive process improvements, and manage stakeholder relationships. Successfully onboarded eight new corporate clients and led the operational rollout of a debit order payment solution.
Processed long-term insurance claims, verified policy eligibility and beneficiary details, and managed customer enquiries. Identified incorrect beneficiary banking details, preventing potential financial loss.
Finance Intern
Tshwane Rapid Transit
Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 (11 months)
Assisted with monthly bank reconciliations, vendor master data maintenance, and external audit support. Supported statutory compliance activities and procurement processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MANCOSA
Postgraduate Diploma, Risk Management
2025 - 2026
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management in 2026.
University of Witwatersrand
Course Certification, Cybersecurity Risk Management
Completed a course in Cybersecurity Risk Management in 2026.
Leading Edge Training
Course Certification, Power BI and Data Analysis
Completed a course in Power BI and Data Analysis in 2025.
Global Association of Risk Professionals
Course Certification, Foundations of Financial Risk
Completed a course in Foundations of Financial Risk in 2024.
London School of Economics and Political Science
Course Certification, Financial Analysis and Management Accounting
Completed a course in Financial Analysis and Management Accounting in 2024.
Regent Business School
Advanced Diploma, Financial Management
2021 - 2021
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Financial Management in 2021.
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma, Management
2016 - 2018
Completed a National Diploma in Management in 2018.
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