Sisipho Takayi

Senior Auditor

Results-driven Internal Audit and Assurance professional with over 5 years of experience in accounting, internal audit, and external audit within corporate and Big Four environments. Currently serving as a Senior Auditor at KPMG Hungary Centre of Excellence, leading and executing audit engagements in accordance with IFRS, professional auditing standards, and risk-based methodologies. Experienced in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, audit planning and execution, stakeholder engagement, and reporting of audit findings. Proven ability to assess governance, risk management, and control frameworks, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver practical recommendations that strengthen organizational performance and compliance.

Budapest, Hungary
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Senior Auditor
KPMG COE Hungary
Nov 2023Budapest
  • Managed accounts payable processes for subcontractor batch payments and supplier monthly payments, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation were accurate and processed in accordance with company procedures
  • Identified and resolved around 20% of discrepancies during supplier reconciliations and while maintaining accurate cashbook records
  • Processed payments and supported banking activities while maintaining complete financial records and audit trails for a variable financial value based on subcontractor work and expenses incurred on-site
  • Supported month-end financial processes through accurate record keeping and timely transaction processing
Internal Audit Assistant
Woolworths Holdings Ltd
Apr 2021 — Oct 2023Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Executed risk-based internal audit engagements across operational and financial business processes
  • Assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identified opportunities for process improvement
  • Performed compliance reviews and evaluated adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Participated in risk assessments to identify key operational and financial risks
  • Prepared audit reports and communicated findings and recommendations to management
  • Monitored implementation of corrective actions arising from audit findings
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across multiple business functions to strengthen governance and operational efficiency
  • Managed and escalated whistleblowing hotline reports, supporting investigations, documenting findings, and monitoring resolution of reported incidents
  • Reviewed payroll processes and payroll-related controls to verify compliance with company policies and applicable legislative requirements
  • Performed turnover certificate reviews to validate the completeness and accuracy of reported financial information.
Accounts Clerk
Rainbow Civils
Nov 2019 — Mar 2021Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation were accurate and processed in accordance with company procedures
  • Performed supplier reconciliations and maintained accurate cashbook records, identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Processed payments and supported banking activities while maintaining complete financial records and audit trails
  • Supported month-end financial processes through accurate record keeping and timely transaction processing
Skills
Internal Audit ExecutionRisk AssessmentInternal Control EvaluationStore Audit SupportAudit ReportingOperational AuditingCompliance AuditingFraud Risk ManagementProcess DocumentationMicrosoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis, Reconciliations)Microsoft WordPowerPointSAP / ERP SystemsAI-assisted research and analysis toolsData analytics and reporting tools (KPMG collaboration tools and AI chat)Problem SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementStakeholder Management
Education
Bachelor of Technology, Internal Auditing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma, Internal Auditing
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Certifications
Internal Audit Technician (IAT) - Associate Member
Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - In Progress
Expected 2026
Languages
IsiXhosa
Fluent
English
Fluent
Additional Details
South African citizen
Open to relocation to Cape Town
Willing to travel for site audits
Core Competencies
Internal Audit Execution
Risk Assessment
Internal Control Evaluation
Store Audit Support
Audit Reporting
Operational Auditing
Compliance Auditing
Fraud Risk Management
Process Documentation
Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis, Reconciliations)
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
SAP / ERP Systems
AI-assisted research and analysis tools
Data analytics and reporting tools (KPMG collaboration tools and AI chat)
Problem Solving
Communication
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Stakeholder Management
References available upon request.
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