Gabula Mqoboli
Tax | Indirect Tax | VAT | International Tax | Audit & Risk Specialist
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About
Gabula Mqoboli is a tax, audit and governance professional with more than eight years of experience across indirect taxation, VAT advisory, tax compliance, financial reporting, internal audit, external audit, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. He has advised public and private sector organisations on complex tax matters, procurement governance, audit readiness, financial reporting and internal control improvement. He possesses extensive experience in VAT legislation, tax audits, supply chain governance and risk-based assurance engagements, supported by strong technical accounting knowledge.
Gabula is currently completing a Master of Commerce (Taxation) at the University of Pretoria together with the Advanced Diploma in International Tax through the Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK), demonstrating his commitment to becoming a leading international indirect tax specialist.
Experience
Consultant - NAKED MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(2025-02)
- Support organisational audit readiness by ensuring compliance documentation and supporting evidence are complete and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct governance, risk and compliance reviews, identifying control deficiencies and recommending practical improvements.
- Assist management with enterprise risk management initiatives and implementation of corrective actions.
Senior Consultant – Business Risk Solutions - SNG Grant Thornton
(2023-10 - 2025-01)
- Prepared Audit and Risk Committee reports highlighting key risks, audit findings and management actions.
- Reviewed Annual Financial Statements for IFRS and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted governance, risk and compliance reviews across multiple industries.
- Evaluated procurement and supply chain processes and strengthened compliance.
- Performed revenue assurance reviews to identify control weaknesses.
- Worked with executive management and external auditors to resolve audit findings.
- Facilitated governance, risk management and strategic workshops.
Finance Associate - Pajoma Capital
(2023-05 - 2023-09)
- Strengthened financial controls around budgeting, treasury and VAT compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Updated Supply Chain Management policies in line with National Treasury regulations.
- Performed procurement compliance and tender probity reviews.
Audit Clerk - Auditor-General of South Africa
(2019-05 - 2022-12)
- Performed risk-based audits of public sector entities.
- Reviewed IFRS-compliant Annual Financial Statements.
- Conducted analytical reviews and financial statement testing.
- Audited IT General Controls and Application Controls.
- Prepared management reports and communicated audit findings.
- Evaluated internal controls and supervised audit teams.
Finance Associate - Pajoma Capital
(2018-04 - 2018-11)
- Conducted procurement compliance reviews.
- Strengthened financial controls and audit readiness.
- Supported budgeting and financial reporting.
Trainee Accountant - SNG Grant Thornton
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Performed external audits and substantive testing.
- Conducted analytical reviews and variance analysis.
- Prepared management reports and communicated audit findings.
Education
Master of Commerce - Taxation - University of Pretoria
Advanced Diploma - International Tax - Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK)
BCom Honours - Accounting - University of the Free State
BCom - Accounting - Nelson Mandela University
