COLENE DEIDRE CLOETE
AUDITOR
ERF 777, WITVALVK STREET,KHOMASDAL, WINDHOEK
Summary
Proven expertise in conducting in-depth risk-based financial and compliance audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Auditor
Office of the Auditor-General
Windhoek
05.2015 - Current
- Partake in the formulation the OAG's Strategic Plan and Annual Plan and ensures that the division contributes to the achievement of the Directorate annual plan.
- Conduct and approve one-on-one reviews with auditors on a quarterly basis.
- Conduct and approve Performance Appraisals with auditors annually.
- Mange, monitor and conduct risk based financial and compliance audit for Funds, Statutory bodies, Local authorities and Regional Councils in accordance with auditing standards and methodology.
- Analyze and interpret client's financial statement and evaluate and review compliance to relevant financial reporting frameworks (IPSAS/IFRS).
- Review and update the Directorate Risk Register and ensure implementation of the enterprise risk management.
- Present audit results to management and give advice on corrective measures.
- Ensure implementation of Quality Assurance recommendations.
- Approve time recorded on CaseWare time by the auditors.
- Manage and train team members to enhance audit performance and increase operational efficiency.
Auditor
Office of the Auditor-General
Windhoek
01.2007 - Current
- Compile audit files.
- Conduct detailed planning of audits.
- Perform compliance and financial audits.
- Appliy professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
- Examine financial statements to detect and report errors and irregularities.
- Maintain working papers or records of audit done.
- Write reports and compile audit findings.
- Discuss audit findings and reports with management.
- Give advice and recommendations on corrective actions.
- Record time daily on the time recording system.
- Verify outsourced audit reports.
Education
Certificate of International Financial Reporting Standards -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2022
Master of Science - Master in Audit
Nanjing Audit University
07.2019
MBA - Master in Business Administration
Regent Business School
South Africa04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Accounting And Finance
Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia04.2007
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
- Understanding of different types of risks
- Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure
- Strong report writing skills and good communication skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
Timeline
Chief Auditor
Office of the Auditor-General
05.2015 - Current
Auditor
Office of the Auditor-General
01.2007 - Current
Certificate of International Financial Reporting Standards -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Master of Science - Master in Audit
Nanjing Audit University
MBA - Master in Business Administration
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Accounting And Finance
Polytechnic of Namibia
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