Nikita Himatlal
Leicester,UK
Summary
Internal audit and financial control professional with 7 years of experience in banking regulatory and Big Four environments. Expertise in risk-based audits, financial controls, governance, and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of leading comprehensive audits and delivering actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. Proficient in SQL, Excel, and analytical review of complex financial data. Part-qualified ACCA with 10 of 13 exams completed, recently relocated to the UK with pre-settled status valid until November 2030.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Standard Bank Mozambique
01.2023 - Current
- Led and executed risk-based internal audit work across banking functions daily.
- Performed end-to-end audits including planning, control testing, validation, and drafting.
- Used SQL and analytics to spot anomalies, exceptions, trends, and failures.
Internal Audit Technician
Bank of Mozambique
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported internal audit work and aligned departmental practices to professional standards.
- Reviewed internal regulations to identify risks and recommend mitigation actions.
- Documented audit observations to support consistent follow-up across departments.
Internal Financial Control Manager
Standard Bank Mozambique
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated daily balance sheet substantiation and reconciled suspense accounts.
- Reviewed suspense balances and cleared reconciling items promptly.
- Maintained reconciliation documentation for audit-ready financial reporting.
Senior Associate
PwC Mozambique
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Delivered audit engagements for banking and industry clients under IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
- Performed data analysis and audit testing, supported client relationships and trained junior team members.
- Contributed to a forensic audit focused on Global Markets internal controls.
- Assurance
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Financial Accounting -
ISCTE
Portugal01.2022
BA in Accounting & Auditing -
ISCTEM
Mozambique01.2018
Skills
- Internal audit assurance
- Designing internal controls
- Audit planning processes
- Fieldwork reporting techniques
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Financial reconciliation controls
- Compliance with regulations
- Engaging stakeholders effectively
- Tracking issues and actions
- SQL analytics for audits
Accomplishments
- Full Merit Scholarship - ISCTEM
- Best Student - BA Accounting & Auditing
Languages
English
Portuguese
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Partly Qualified ACCA
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Standard Bank Mozambique
01.2023 - Current
Internal Audit Technician
Bank of Mozambique
01.2023 - 12.2023
Internal Financial Control Manager
Standard Bank Mozambique
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Associate
PwC Mozambique
01.2018 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Financial Accounting -
ISCTE
BA in Accounting & Auditing -
ISCTEM