Siyabonga Dlamini

Dedicated and results-driven finance and compliance professional with over 12 years of progressive experience as an Audit Champion in public finance, internal and external audit, risk management, and compliance oversight. Demonstrated leadership in municipal finance functions, internal auditing, and strategy formulation, complemented by a strong academic background in Cost and Management Accounting and Internal Auditing. Proven track record in securing unqualified audit outcomes, streamlining financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Member of IRMSA and IIASA, and qualified Professional Accountant from SAPA as per SAIPA number 100903.

Manager: Risk Management and Compliance at Nongoma Local Municipality (2023-09 – 2025-12)

Led risk management and compliance functions at municipal level

• Developed and implemented institutional risk management frameworks and registers
• Facilitated compliance with legal frameworks, internal controls, and operational processes
• Led the Risk, Audit, and Ethics Committees for functional compliance
• Collaborated with the Auditor-General on combined assurance planning
• Evaluated and enhanced anti-fraud programs and compliance systems
• Presented risk reports to senior management and audit committees
• Designed heat maps and dashboards for performance monitoring
• Ensured VAT legislation compliance in financial operations
• Supervised risk audits and resolution of regulatory concerns
• Monitored internal fraud indicators and preventive mechanisms

Manager: Compliance at uMfolozi Municipality (2020-05 – 2023-08)

Managed compliance and risk functions for the municipality

• Implemented enterprise risk frameworks aligned with compliance strategy
• Supported identification and response planning for institutional risks
• Oversaw audit activities and assurance plans with AGSA and Internal Audit
• Monitored and reviewed anti-fraud and corruption strategies
• Advised senior managers and executives on regulatory matters
• Led training programs on compliance, risk, and ethics
• Conducted compliance assessments and generated performance reports
• Enhanced risk communication tools and compliance dashboards
• Ensured regulatory and policy alignment in municipal operations
• Directed department performance and statutory compliance

Accountant: Budget and Reporting at uMfolozi Municipality (2013-09 – 2020-04)

Managed budgeting, reporting, and financial accounting functions

• Managed monthly management accounts and cash flow reports
• Oversaw S71 reports, mid-year budgets, and portfolio items
• Controlled payment vouchers and grant expenditure reporting
• Assisted with annual budget adjustments and AFS
• Supported performance management for the finance department
• Reviewed SCM compliance with National and Provincial Treasury
• Directed Mscoa implementation and reporting frameworks
• Attended audit queries and facilitated policy development
• Ensured compliance with FMIS and financial policies
• Supported revenue, asset, and debt monitoring processes

Trainee Business Analyst at Deloitte & Auditor General SA (2013-03 – 2013-08)

Conducted audit and assurance work on municipal operations

• Audited assets, employee costs, and debtors
• Assessed performance management frameworks
• Collaborated on internal audit testing and reporting
• Identified cost discrepancies and reporting variances
• Conducted field verifications on municipal asset registers
• Documented findings and audit working papers
• Advised on compliance improvements
• Participated in AGSA planning sessions
• Reviewed internal controls for risks
• Provided audit support across financial functions

Programme in Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme – National School of Government (2024-10 – 2024-10)

Bachelor of Technology in Cost and Management Accounting – Durban University of Technology (2018 – 2018)

National Higher Certificate in Accountancy – Durban University of Technology (2007 – 2007)

Certificate in Management Development for Municipal Finance Advanced – Wits Business School (2015 – 2015)

Certificate in Management Development for Municipal Finance – Wits Business School (2015 – 2015)

Certificate in Sustainable Business Analysis – Rhodes Business School (2013 – 2013)

Senior Certificate in Matric – Intuition College (2005 – 2005)