Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
Certification
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Johannes Engelbrecht

Johannes Engelbrecht

Windhoek

Summary

Experienced internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance professional with over 12 years of experience in governance functions in Namibia and South Africa. Skilled in leading enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, board-level reporting, and regulatory reform. Currently serving as Regional Deputy Governor of the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Namibia Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee at Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT Namibia). Founder of OAB Consultants, a Accounting, Tax and Risk Advisory firm registered in Namibia and South Africa.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Member / Director

Owatjiri Accounting and Business Consultants
04.2017 - Current
  • Led governance, risk, and compliance advisory projects across public and private sectors.
  • Facilitated internal audits and policy reviews for Namibian and South African regulations.
  • Designed training workshops for boards and senior management on audit and risk topics.
  • Supported business registrations and compliance for startups and cross-border firms.
  • Managed client relationships, business development, and proposal submissions.
  • Coordinated associate consultants to deliver quality multi-disciplinary projects.

Risk Officer

NamPower Proprietary Limited
04.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated implementation of ERM Framework (ISO31000).
  • Delivered introductory training on risk concepts to management.
  • Conducted awareness training on ERM and specific issues.
  • Facilitated identification, assessment, and treatment of risks.
  • Developed quarterly risk reports for EXCO and Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Supported internal audit function with guidance on scope and reporting.

Supervisor: Advisory Services

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
09.2015 - 03.2018
  • Performed all duties listed under the Senior Internal Audit roles, including below responsibilities;
  • Responsible for staff development and coaching as an appointed performance manager;
  • Performed and manage assigned internal audits and advisory engagement from cradle to grave
  • Developed proposals for new pursuits (new business);
  • Performed quality reviews on audit work papers to assure clarity and well-organised documentation;
  • Conducted internal risk-based quality reviews based on KPMG International Quality and Risk Management policies; and
  • Performed quality reviews on internal audit and advisory archived files based on checklists developed.

Senior Internal Auditor

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Conducted risk assessments of core business processes, including planning and reporting.
  • Guided compliance with money transfer regulations, including AML and KYC.
  • Reviewed Banking laws and regulations for mandatory client reporting risks.
  • Performed market entry research on regulatory requirements for clients.
  • Developed Risk Management Frameworks for public-sector clients using COSO and ISO31000.
  • Co-facilitated risk assessment workshops and developed risk registers for clients.
  • Assisted in creating a 3-year internal audit plan for Audit/Risk Committees.

Internal Auditor

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
02.2013 - 09.2014
  • Conducted detailed reviews of key risks and controls for core business processes at clients.
  • Executed market entry research on regulatory requirements and industry specifics for clients.
  • Reviewed operational and financial policies to enhance control environments for clients.
  • Supported power utility client in creating compliance risk management plan, reviewing 550 Acts since 1990, and co-facilitating a workshop to assess applicable laws.
  • Created strategic and operational risk registers for public sector clients.
  • Assisted MassMart in identifying necessary operational permits and licenses for Namibia.

Warehouse Clerk

Skorpion Zinc Proprietary Limited
05.2006 - 12.2008
  • Managed efficient receipt, binning, dispatch, and issuing of stock and non-stock items in Warehouse.

Education

Post-graduate Diploma - Risk Management

University of South Africa
06-2026

Bachelor's Degree of Technology - Internal Auditing

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2012

Skills

  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong results-oriented mindset
  • Accounting for SMMEs
  • Experience in implementing risk management strategies (ISO 31000 & COSO)
  • Internal audit expertise
  • Compliance management
  • Workshop facilitation

Hobbies and Interests

Farming, Socio-economic development activities, Traveling and Sightseeing, Technology

Affiliations

  • Institute of Internal Auditors (Namibia / SA)
  • (02/2012 - Present)

Certification

  • Chairperson – Audit Committee, MICRO | May 2021 - 2024
  • Regional Deputy Governor – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Namibia Committee | 2020 - 2022

Timeline

Risk Officer

NamPower Proprietary Limited
04.2018 - Current

Managing Member / Director

Owatjiri Accounting and Business Consultants
04.2017 - Current

Supervisor: Advisory Services

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
09.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Internal Auditor

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
09.2014 - 08.2015

Internal Auditor

KPMG Advisory Services (Namibia) Proprietary Limited
02.2013 - 09.2014

Warehouse Clerk

Skorpion Zinc Proprietary Limited
05.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor's Degree of Technology - Internal Auditing

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Post-graduate Diploma - Risk Management

University of South Africa

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