Chewe Chisha
Summary
1. Am a seasoned Risk and Audit professional with over 13 years local and international exposure to Banking, Risk Management, Finance, Internal Audit, Governance and Strategy.
2. I have extensive exposure to Board level operations and dynamics within the private sector as well as the public sector.
3. I haven a proven track record of impacting and maturing Internal Audit teams to deliver exceptional value across strategic, Governance, Financial and Risk management dimensions
4.I have a deep appreciation of the role the Internal Audit function plays in a mature financial institution operating in a complex and rapidly evolving banking sector.
5.I have strong appreciation of the unique contribution Internal Audit plays in contributing to the achievement of strategic outcomes
6.I have extensive experience with interacting with stakeholder holders such as Bank of Zambia, Securities exchange commission, Pensions and Insurance Authority
7. I have a broad understanding of; Auditing, Accounting and Finance (IFRS), Risk Management across both Financial and Non-Financial risks, combined assurance, local and international
8.Banking regulation such as Basel, the Banking Business model cutting across Retail, Insurance Brokerage, Wholesale, Retail, Business Banking, Trade, , Investment Banking, Global Markets, transaction banking and Corporate functions enabling the business such as Credit.
9.Am a leader who is passionate about growing people and unlocking potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Audit Executive (Head of Audit)
Zambia National Building Society
12.2022 - Current
- Oversight of the IA function and execution of IA mandate
- Driving third line value add and contribution to achievement of entity strategic objectives
- Driving sustainable improvement of risk management and control processes
- Growing people - mentoring, coaching, and technical development.
- Board interaction
- External stakeholder engagement
Acting Head Internal Audit (HIA)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the execution of the Internal Audit mandate or charter
- Responsibilities revolved around governance, strategy, quality control, stakeholder management, Board reporting and presentation, ensuring the audit plan is relevant and responsive to the risk profile of the Bank, driving audit plan delivery, developing staff, contributing to wider Standard Bank Group Internal Audit function goals and any adhoc tasks
- Provide subject matter expert guidance on various engagements across Africa
Head Internal Audit
Stanbic Insurance Brokers Zambia Limited
01.2020 - 09.2022
Executed all Head of Audit responsibilities for the Insurance Brokerage Business. This involved, development of risk based and strategy aligned audit plan, regulatory interactions, board reporting and audit execution.
Manager and Senior Manager Internal Audit
Stanbic Bank Zambia
- Drive the development of risk-based audit plans, execution of audit plan and strategic aspirations of the Group Internal Audit function
- Oversee the end-to-end audit project life cycle (involves planning, fieldwork and reporting, coaching and quality control)
- Manage stakeholders and attend Governance and oversight committees
- Prepare Board packs and other adhoc Strategic/Governance deliverables
Manager Internal Audit
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) PLC
- Identifying and evaluating the organization's risk areas and providing key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan
- Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
- Communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management
- Conducting Bank wide risk assessment and development of annual audit plan
Senior Accountant
KPMG
- Responsible for the end-to-end external auditing process
- Responsibilities included planning, risk assessment, auditing, preparation of financial statements
Education
Msc in Professional Accountancy ( Capstone Research Project Stage) -
University of London
ACCA(FCCA) -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
Chartered Financial Analyst - level 1
Skills
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strategic-level thinking
- Ability to manage diverse teams, and meet objectives
- Strong technical competencies
- Analytical
Accomplishments
- Best Student 2006 O level Exams, Sacred Heart Convent School Chingola
- Best student in Zambia ACCA Paper T4 (Management Accounting), 06/01/07
- 2021 Standard Bank Group Internal Audit Mark of excellence winner
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching football
- Playing sports and keeping active
References
- Mr. Danny Luswili, Board Chair, Zambia Industrial and Commercial Bank, 0978-778374
- Mr. Kampamba Mulenga, Chief Financial Officer, First Rand National Bank Zambia, 0973-711317
Timeline
Chief Audit Executive (Head of Audit)
Zambia National Building Society
12.2022 - Current
Acting Head Internal Audit (HIA)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
04.2021 - 09.2022
Head Internal Audit
Stanbic Insurance Brokers Zambia Limited
01.2020 - 09.2022
Manager and Senior Manager Internal Audit
Stanbic Bank Zambia
Manager Internal Audit
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) PLC
Senior Accountant
KPMG
Msc in Professional Accountancy ( Capstone Research Project Stage) -
University of London
ACCA(FCCA) -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
Chartered Financial Analyst - level 1
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