Castro LIfalaza
Windhoek
Summary
Decisive individual with excellent initiative and drive seeks opportunity to build on auditing knowledge and abilities. Works with strict attention to detail to maximise insight accuracy. Takes instruction well to achieve key project objectives to agreed standards. Experienced Internal Auditor with strengths in process and procedure analysis for improved compliance. Drove strategy by evolving data management and automation opportunities. Delivered workload within target timeframes through responsive planning and prioritisation. Focused Internal Auditor with experience supporting businesses to identify process and procedure opportunities. Presented compelling insight and reports to drive development. Collaborated with stakeholders to recognise audit objectives and plan activity to achieve them.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Gender Equality,and Child Welfare
Windhoek, Namibia
2017.10 - Current
- Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
- Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
- Coordinated resources and reporting within virtual team setting.
- Determined ways to cut costs and improve productivity.
- Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
- Conducted tests to identify deficient controls or inefficiencies.
- Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
- Issued targeted follow-ups to improve company processes.
- Developed flowcharts and data visualisations to clarify audit findings.
- Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.
- Performed audit procedures to verify implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
Accountant
Ministry of Works and Transport
Windhoek, Namibia
2011.10 - 2017.09
- Updated journal entries and accounts.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with accuracy.
Supervisor
Namibia Statistic Agency
Windhoek, Namibia
2011.08 - 2011.10
- Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.
- Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
Education
Postgraduate diploma Internal Auditing - Internal Audit
University of Namibia
Namibia 2016.02 - 2017.11
B-Tech Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Namibia 2008.02 - 2011.11
Skills
- IIA standards
- Practice advisories
- Internal audit execution
- Risk assessments
- Fraud investigations
- Joint compliance reviews
- Budget analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- GAAP understanding
- Account reconciliation processes
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa
Institute of Internal Auditors Global
Certification
Studying Towards the certification in Internal Auditing (CIA)
References
- Monikka Mberemba
Supervisor/ Chief Internal Auditor
Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare
Tell: 0614355005
Cell: 0812686677
- Saveria Kandjala
Supervisor
Ministry of Works and Transport
Tell: 0612088324
Cell: 0811700931
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Gender Equality,and Child Welfare
2017.10 - Current
Postgraduate diploma Internal Auditing - Internal Audit
University of Namibia
2016.02 - 2017.11
Accountant
Ministry of Works and Transport
2011.10 - 2017.09
Supervisor
Namibia Statistic Agency
2011.08 - 2011.10
B-Tech Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance
Namibia University of Science and Technology
2008.02 - 2011.11