CHOLWE CHIPALO
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in account evaluation and financial documentation. Known for effective communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Prepared to contribute to organizational success through thorough audits and enhanced compliance measures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR SUPERVISOR I
GRANT THONTORN
06.2025 - Current
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and company policies.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Supervised audit teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Coordinated audit schedules and assigned tasks to team members.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Communicated with clients to clarify issues and gather necessary information.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for process improvements.
AUDIT TRAINEE
GRANT THONTORN
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in preparing audit reports and documentation for compliance reviews.
- Conducted fieldwork to gather data and verify financial records accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze internal controls and risk assessments.
- Supported senior auditors in identifying discrepancies and recommending improvements.
- Reviewed client transactions for adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
- Organized audit findings and communicated results effectively to stakeholders.
- Participated in training sessions on auditing techniques and best practices.
- Reviewed financial documents, such as account statements and invoices, to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted senior auditors in preparing presentations on audit findings.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication skills.
- Drafted reports summarizing the results of audit examinations.
- Evaluated the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to deliver timely completion of assigned tasks.
AUDIT INTERN
GRANT THONTORN
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Review Financial documents such as invoices, receipts, and bank statements.
- Perform audit procedures such as testing transactions and account balances.
- Performed inventory counts, observation of operations, and interviews with company personnel.
- Worked on and with a wide variety of dynamic clients such as Madison General, Madison Life, and ZRA.
Education
ACCA - Strategic Professional Level Accounting
ZCAS University
10.2025
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -
ZCAS University
Lusaka, Zambia05.2022
High School Diploma -
St Mary’s Secondary School
12.2017
Skills
- Quality control
- Account evaluation
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Income statements
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial tracking
- Invoice generation
- Journal entry review
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Data entry
- Profit and loss
- Accountability
- Records preparation
- Auditing procedures
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Report writing
- Data verification
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Strategic Professional Level, 06/2024
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading both fictional and non-fictional novels as well as self-help.
- Writing novel
- Exercising and gym sessions
- Intensive research on current global activities and events happening in the world.
References
Mr. Reu Mabeta, +0974842595
Timeline
SENIOR SUPERVISOR I
GRANT THONTORN
06.2025 - Current
AUDIT TRAINEE
GRANT THONTORN
09.2024 - 06.2025
AUDIT INTERN
GRANT THONTORN
02.2024 - 09.2024
ACCA - Strategic Professional Level Accounting
ZCAS University
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -
ZCAS University
High School Diploma -
St Mary’s Secondary School
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