Alinaswe Siwingwa

A seasoned and highly experienced finance specialist with 15 years of dependable finance and accounting knowledge, having held various senior positions including Principal Finance Officer, Senior Accountant (Taxation and Management Information Systems), Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, and Senior External Auditor. Demonstrable experience and knowledge in financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, and forecasting; audit and compliance; cash flow management; and cost accounting. Experienced in implementation of Financial Systems & Strategies, processes, and controls. A Fellow Member with good standing of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. An innovative professional, guided by curiosity to learn more and the need to find answers, pays great attention to detail. Demonstrated success by implementing cost-saving measures while leading a task force that successfully identified and implemented cost-saving measures while serving as the acting Chief Finance Officer. These measures resulted in annual savings of over K5 million. Possesses a passion for achievement and winning, as well as skills and competencies. Strives to create a working environment that combines uncompromising integrity with professional excellence. First-class analytical and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with exceptional time management and organizational skills. Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.

• Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Fellow Member
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Fellow Member

• Debt swap initiative, Achieved collaboration with Executive Office for debt swap initiative with Ministry of Finance, leading to K400 million loan recoveries in one year.
• Financial system implementation, Successfully orchestrated rollout of Microsoft Dynamics ERP at DBZ, enhancing financial data integration and reporting. Applied expertise to implement Finacle Core Banking system at First Capital Bank.
• Cost-saving measures, Led task force as acting CFO, implementing cost-saving measures resulting in annual savings of over K5 million.
• Team productivity excellence, Revolutionised Finance department productivity through implementation of training and development programs, leading to enhanced efficiency and significant time savings compared to previous practices.
• Audit leadership, Successfully led 2021 and 2022 audits at DBZ as acting CFO, concluding within accelerated timelines, minimizing delays, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Reduced audit queries and ensured prompt completion of financial statements.

• Mrs. Meyer Banda Mwinga, Chief Accountant, National Milling Zambia Limited, +260 966331820, meyerb@nmc.co.zm, Lusaka
• Mr. Maybin Muyawala, Former Managing Director/ Chief Financial Officer, Development Bank of Zambia, +260 979370989, +260762066318, mmuyawala@gmail.com
• Mr. Clarence Mwami, Country Director, Pestalozzi World Zambia, +260977859415, clarencemwami@pestalozziworld.com

Nationality: Zambian