Sydney Muzvidziwa
@sydneymuzvidziwa
Experienced Internal Audit Manager delivering risk-based assurance, control improvement and governance guidance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Internal Audit Manager with extensive experience delivering operational, financial and compliance audits across corporate, public sector and financial-services clients.
Over my career I have led audits for major clients and institutions, identified key control weaknesses, drafted practical recommendations and driven implementation to improve controls, efficiency and profitability.
I have managed and mentored audit teams, prepared audit plans, engagement letters, risk and control matrices, and presented clear, actionable reports to management and boards.
My technical toolkit includes SAP, TeamMate and advanced Microsoft Office; I hold a BCom (Accounting), completed articles at Ernst & Young and earned the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Audit Manager
Nexia SAB&T Chartered Accountants
Aug 2015 - May 2025 (9 years 9 months)
Managed internal audit engagements for diversified clients (Liberty, STANLIB, Eskom, PIC, SARS) delivering risk assessments, control evaluations and actionable recommendations; led audit teams and improved control effectiveness across high-risk areas.
Senior Internal Auditor
Goodyear Rubber and Tyre Company
May 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Conducted operational and compliance audits across retail and operations, produced concise findings and value-added recommendations, and supported fraud risk assessments and investigations while training store management and audit staff.
Senior Corporate Internal Auditor
Metcash Africa Trading
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Delivered end-to-end internal audits and system reviews, developed corrective action plans, and managed audit delivery in complex environments to ensure compliance with group standards and improve control effectiveness.
Group Internal Auditor
Independent Cash and Carry Group
Sep 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Built annual internal audit plans, executed operational and forensic audits, developed key risk indicators and business plans, and liaised with stakeholders from shop floor to executives to strengthen group controls.
Internal Audit Manager
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Chartered Accountants
Nov 2006 - Aug 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Managed client engagements, won work, oversaw audit deliverables, handled budgets/WIP and mentored junior staff while conducting risk workshops and promoting ERM adoption for clients.
EYPerformed external audit engagements through planning to reporting, evaluated controls and risks, conducted analytical procedures and tax reviews, and communicated significant issues to governance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RURhodes University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
1999 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at Rhodes University between 1999 and 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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