Lebakile-KIki Rachel Mokhohlane
Grand Baie
Summary
I am a driven and vibrant professional with a deep passion for people and the culture, philosophies and ethics that govern us. Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Compliance & KYC Manager
VAT IT Group
05.2024 - Current
- Managed compliance processes for multinational group of 117 companies across 20 countries.
- Oversaw incorporation and dissolution of international entities, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Custodian of incorporation and statutory documents for all group entities.
- Administers compliance calendar, coordinating statutory filings and UBO declarations in multiple jurisdictions.
- Monitors, manages, and reports on statutory compliance processes for the entire group.
- Conducts client onboarding assessments, including due diligence for risk evaluation.
- Executes KYC processes for new and existing clients to mitigate compliance risks.
- Provides legal drafting services, including NDAs, board resolutions, and governance documentation.
Compliance Associate
VAT IT Group
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Reporting to and assisting Head of Compliance in ensuring statutory filing is completed timeously for all group entities in various jurisdictions
- Compliance software management and oversight
- Statutory document management and distribution for the various business units within the group
- Managing monthly compliance developments, calendars for each business unit and relevant entities
- Reporting on compliance items and risks as well as formulating strategies for regulatory and statutory compliance adherence
- Managing and updating company structure, planning and development thereof in line with various entity changes/development
- Banking and account administration: KYC processes, account management and oversight for all Group accounts
- Key bank contact for all banking transactions
- South African lease management and review
Legal Quality Control Executive
Wtax, a subsidiary of VAT IT Group
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Preparation, evaluation and compilation of multi-jurisdiction Withholding tax Reclaim and the review all relevant documentation required
- Legal research of international treaties and articles for claim compliance
- Client account management and research for territory specific taxation requirements (various legal fund structures dependent on laws of governing territory, including but not limited to investment funds, French FCPs, UCIT funds and AIFs, SICAVs and Pension Funds resident across the globe)
- Drafting legal cover letters to accompany claims into the European Union Area, for claims based on European Court of Justice Precedent
- Ensuring international compliance of claims with specifications of each tax office and its unique requirements in line with laws of the territory
- Client and custodian consultation and administration
- Legal query resolution once received from tax office
- Project development and management
- Legal Research and drafting of opinions
- Administrative oversight and ad hoc assistance to team leads
Candidate Attorney
De Swardt Myambo Attorneys
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Drafted company and municipal policies for various departments.
- Prepared Labour Court pleadings for Section 145 and 158 reviews.
- Conducted legal research on legislative provisions and case law.
- Managed litigation processes in High Court, Magistrate Court, and Labor Court.
- Facilitated disciplinary hearings and represented clients in CCMA conciliations.
- Executed forensic investigations and authored detailed reports.
- Developed and amended policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Consulted clients and prepared witnesses for legal proceedings.
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Webber Wentzel
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted high court litigation and managed MNE litigation matters.
- Performed legal research to support case strategies and outcomes.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Negotiated commercial transactions and provided corporate legal advice.
- Administered compliance programs to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Oversaw legal and litigation administration processes for efficiency.
- Utilized eDiscovery database software for effective case management.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents to mitigate risks.
Education
Bachelor Or Laws - Law
Univeristy of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa09-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Legal drafting
- Mediation
- Legal advisory
Certification
- Non practicing Advocate of the Palace of Justice, Lesotho (Commonwealth Bar)
Additional Information
I am an Advocate awaiting admission in the High Court of the Kingdom of Lesotho, having completed my bar exams on 28 February 2025.
Humanitarian Work
- Miss World Lesotho, 2016
- Project Manager, Development Association of Southern Africa 2016 - 2017
Timeline
Group Compliance & KYC Manager
VAT IT Group
05.2024 - Current
Compliance Associate
VAT IT Group
07.2023 - 05.2024
Legal Quality Control Executive
Wtax, a subsidiary of VAT IT Group
10.2021 - 07.2023
Candidate Attorney
De Swardt Myambo Attorneys
08.2019 - 09.2021
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Webber Wentzel
02.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor Or Laws - Law
Univeristy of Pretoria
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