CHILEKWA MWAMBA
Lusaka
Summary
Internal audit professional with extensive experience in managing audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver valuable insights through comprehensive audits. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with focus on team collaboration and driving results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Internal Audit
Eastern Province Provincial Administration
Chipata, Eastern
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained open dialogue with external auditors regarding ongoing activities within the organization.
- Created detailed reports summarizing results of audits, including recommendations for process improvements.
- Collaborated effectively with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and expectations.
- Conducted extensive research on existing processes and procedures, identified areas of improvement, and recommended corrective actions.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms while engaging with various internal departments.
- Established key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of Internal Audit Department.
- Monitored progress of audit assignments ensuring completion within established timeframes.
- Ensured organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to internal auditing.
Senior Internal Auditor
Ministry of Tourism and Arts
Lusaka
01.2014 - 08.2022
- Supervise and Co-ordinate Internal Audit operations in order to ensure that effective controls are in place in the utilization of Government resources.
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Lusaka
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Initiate and undertake Internal Audit operations in order to ensure that effective controls are in place in the utilization of Government resources.
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock
Lusaka
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Initiate and undertake Internal Audit operations in order to ensure that effective controls are in place in the utilization of Government resources.
Audit Assistant
KPMG Zambia
Lusaka
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Audit financial statements of key KPMG clients and contribute towards audit opinions in order to implement financial controls and guide turnaround management.
Management Accountant
Industrial Equipment Limited
Kitwe, Copperbelt
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for general ledger accounts.
- Assisted with month-end close activities such as accruals, allocations and reclassifications.
- Conducted variance analysis on budget versus actual results for management review.
- Prepared monthly journal entries for various accounts such as depreciation, prepaid insurance.
- Identified areas for cost reduction and process improvements within departments.
- Engaged in filing, recording, compiling and transmitting financial records.
- Created and prepared adjusting journal entries.
- Examined inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.
Accountant
WFM & Associates
Lusaka
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Performed reconciliations between bank accounts and internal ledgers.
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Created budget templates and tracked expenses against budget allocations.
- Analyzed financial performance compared to established goals on a regular basis.
- Created and prepared adjusting journal entries.
- Inspected cash on hand and notes receivable and payable to confirm accuracy of records.
- Reviewed accounts for discrepancies to properly reconcile differences.
- Established tables of accounts and assigned entries to proper accounts.
Education
ACCA Affiliate in Accountancy -
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Lusaka06.2006
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
01.2001
Grade 12 School Certificate - undefined
Kabulonga School for Boys
01.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Internet explorer
- Pastel Accounting
- Microsoft Server 2008
- Caseware
- Enterprise Resource Planning software
- E-Audit software
- IFMIS system
- Audit Command Language (ACL)
- Team Communication
- Compliance Testing
- Business Operations Analysis
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Risk Assessment and Classification
Affiliations
- ACCA
- ZICA
- Affiliate member of CISA
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chilekwa-mwamba-59382323/
Timeline
Head of Internal Audit
Eastern Province Provincial Administration
09.2022 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Ministry of Tourism and Arts
01.2014 - 08.2022
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2013 - 01.2014
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock
01.2011 - 01.2012
Audit Assistant
KPMG Zambia
01.2009 - 01.2010
Management Accountant
Industrial Equipment Limited
06.2007 - 01.2009
Accountant
WFM & Associates
06.2006 - 05.2007
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Grade 12 School Certificate - undefined
Kabulonga School for Boys
ACCA Affiliate in Accountancy -
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)