Kwasi Ababio

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About Kwasi Ababio

PROFILE » Senior Manager: Governance & Compliance at City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality» Experienced Audit Expert VISION To drive excellence in governance and compliance, finance, procurement, and effective risk management in the public and private sectors, thereby contributing to the growth and prosperity of organisations and communities. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND DESIGNATIONS» Member, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants | SAICA (#20028055) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I am an accomplished Audit, Compliance and Governance Expert with 12 years of experience in financial management and auditing. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, streamline procurement processes, and ensure governance and compliance in the public sector. As the current Senior Manager at the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, I spearhead initiatives to reduce irregular expenditures, implement performance agreements, and facilitate clean audits and have earned consecutive years of zero unauthorized, irregular, and wasteful expenditure. I also played a crucial role in managing the City's tender process, reducing turnaround times, and implementing governance and risk management practices.Prior to my current role I worked for 10 years at the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA). I joined the organisation as an Audit Trainee and grew along its ranks to Assistant Audit Manager and Acting Audit Manager. I excelled in planning and executing audits for major organizations like Eskom and the South African Forestry Company Limited, ensuring compliance with auditing and accounting standards. My leadership skills were evident in managing and training junior staff and SAICA trainees, as well as serving as a project lead to meet engagement timelines and budgets.I hold a Bachelor of Accounting Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science from UNISA, along with professional qualifications from SAICA. My dedication to excellence, customer service orientation, and a deep commitment to compliance make me an asset to any organization.