Arthur Siwila
Lusaka
Summary
Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Auditor
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
06.2019 - Current
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
- Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending [Three] [Data analysis (Computer Aided Audit Techniques), Central and local Government accounting policies and Enterprise Resource Planning Software ] workshops annually.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Senior Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending [Three] [Automated and Manual systems application controls, Monitoring and evaluation systems, Audit of Government receipts in India] workshops annually.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Analyzed data and findings and prepared reports for lead auditor detailing the criteria, condition, cause, risk and recommendation.
Assistant Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
12.2004 - 04.2011
- Drafted findings and recommendations into detailed reports.
- Prepared year-end journal entries to prepare for annual audit.
- Prepared balance sheets.
- Performed analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects.
- Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure.
- Conducted audits of funds to meet proper accounting, reporting, and disbursement requirements.
- Created thorough audit reports with results, recommendations and conclusions.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Copperbelt University
Kitwe08.2020
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Advisory Services
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Execution
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Annual Audit Plans
- Internal Controls
Certification
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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A highly motivated, result oriented and hardworking individual, who is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Finance from the Copperbelt University Kitwe Zambia. His aim and personal aspiration is to continue keeping abreast with the current developments in auditing, accounting and Finance.
Analytically minded, with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop personal skills and Knowledge in a practical setting. Eventual career goal is to become a seasoned professional and academic qualified consultant in accounting, auditing and Finance.
Languages
Namwanga, Nyanja, Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Principal Auditor
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
06.2019 - Current
Senior Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
08.2012 - 06.2019
Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
04.2011 - 08.2012
Assistant Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
12.2004 - 04.2011
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Copperbelt University
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