Danny Luswili
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic professional with many years of experience in banking, finance,strategy and business management across various industries. Accomplished relationship builder when working with teammates, local leaders and constituents.
Diligent in driving changes, organizational improvement initiatives, and corporate Governance implementation.
An expert in business restructuring and turn around, experienced banker with expertise in Risk and compliance,strategy and business management.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shareholder and Director
Meus Technologies LimitedLusaka
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Maximise return on equity
Shareholder and Director
Klinit Waste Management Company
, Zambia
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Return on investment maximisation
- Operational efficiency improvement
Board Chairperson of ZICB
ZICB
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2021 - Current
- Currently serving as a Board member at ZICB.
- Facilitated discussions between board members on issues of importance and relevance.
- Organized and chaired board meetings to ensure all agenda items were discussed in a timely manner.
- Developed agendas for the board of directors, ensuring that all topics were addressed in an effective manner.
- Provides leadership guidance to ensure that strategic objectives were met in a timely fashion.
Director
LMD Management Consultants
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2018 - Current
- Currently working as a Director at LMD Management Consultants as shareholder and director
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Strategic focus and direction
- To achieve a reasonable return on investment
Board (Council) Member
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - London
London, United Kingdom
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Currently serving as a Board member at Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - London.
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Contributed to the development of a long-term vision and strategic plan, positioning the organization for future success.
Board Member - Membership Committee
Institute of Directors Zambia (IoDZ)
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Provided strategic direction to the organization assisting in setting membership goals and objectives.
Board Chairman
Copperbelt University
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Chaired board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Developed and approved annual budgets, allocating resources effectively to support mission objectives.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
Board Chairman
Zamtel Limited
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
- Organized and chaired board meetings to ensure all agenda items were discussed in a timely manner.
- Advised the executive team on matters concerning corporate governance principles and best practices.
Board member - Chairperson Finance & Administration Committee
Zambia Institute of DirectorsInstitute of Directors Zambia (IoDZ)
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed an oversight plan that included risk management protocols for all areas of operation.
- Contributed expertise in specific areas such as finance, corporate governance, operations, when needed.
- Facilitated discussions between board members on issues of importance and relevance.
- Encouraged open dialogue among members while maintaining order during meetings.
Chief Compliance Officer (Executive)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting compliance goals and objectives.
- Ensured that corrective action plans are developed in response to any non-compliance issues discovered.
- Drafted and reviewed corporate policies related to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Acted as a liaison between the organization and outside agencies such as government regulators or law enforcement entities when needed.
- Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
- Assisted in developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with non-compliance activities.
Head of Risk Management (Executive)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement in existing processes related to risk management.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current risks facing the organization and recommended solutions for mitigating these risks.
- Ensured that appropriate controls are in place to manage risk exposure levels.
- Conducted regular assessments of operational risks and their associated costs.
- Led training sessions for staff members on key elements of enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.
- Advised senior leadership on steps needed to reduce exposure when faced with significant legal or regulatory actions.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy to minimize potential losses.
Compliance Manager
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders, including executive leadership and department heads, to discuss compliance matters.
- Provided support in developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
- Served as a primary contact with regulators during external audit reviews.
- Advised the executive team on matters concerning corporate governance principles and best practices.
- Conducted regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
Manager Assets & Liabilities
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Analysis of Assets and Liabilities for effective management of the Balance Sheet,
- Member of the Assets and Liabilities Committee (Secretary)
Management Accountant
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
08.1993 - 10.2003
- Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses.
- Managed payroll process from data entry through final reporting and payment of taxes.
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Developed, maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
Investments Manager/Company Secretary
Stanbic Pension Fund
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Reviewed quarterly reports from fund managers to track performance against benchmarks.
- Monitored economic and political developments to anticipate their impact on investments.
- Analyzed financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing the performance of managed accounts and funds.
- Created detailed financial models to assess risk and return of potential investments.
- Conducted industry and market research and assisted in business development efforts.
Company Secretary
Stanbic Nominees Zambia Limited
04.1993 - 12.1997
- Provided advice on corporate governance matters to the Board of Directors.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
- Ensured compliance with listing rules, stock exchange regulations and Companies Act requirements.
- Prepared and maintained corporate documents, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, registers and statutory books.
- Managed all aspects of company secretarial work for subsidiaries, joint ventures or associated companies.
Cost Accountant
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ)
01.1993 - 07.1993
- Performed analyses of capital investments regarding economic feasibility studies for new projects.
- Assisted in budget preparation process by providing historical trends analysis and forecasting future expenses based on past performance.
- Generated ad hoc reports requested by internal customers such as senior management team members which included detailed margin analysis for specified product lines or customer segments.
- Analyzed product margins at customer level by calculating landed costs associated with each sale transaction.
Management Accountant
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ)
07.1991 - 12.1992
- Established internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Coordinated external audit process by providing necessary documentation to auditors in a timely manner.
- Advised senior management on best practices regarding capital expenditures decisions.
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
Management Accountant
Zambia Seed Company
09.1989 - 07.1991
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
- Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses.
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Developed, maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Created ad hoc reports as requested by executive team members.
Management Accountant
Northern Co-operative Union
07.1987 - 09.1989
- Tracked inventory costs using standard costing methodologies.
- Established internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Coordinated external audit process by providing necessary documentation to auditors in a timely manner.
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
- Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses.
- Managed payroll process from data entry through final reporting and payment of taxes.
Assistant Accountant
Northern Co-operative Union
Kasama, Zambia
09.1986 - 06.1987
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate manner according to company policy.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
- Monitored cash flow activities and forecast future cash requirements.
- Assisted with budgeting by providing data for forecasting.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
Internship
Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd (ZCCM)
07.1985 - 09.1985
- Gathered information from various sources, including staff members, stakeholders, and other organizations, to inform board decision-making processes.
- Performed Bank reconciliation statements
- Financial Information gathering for management information purposes.
- Filing of documents
Board member
FINCA Zambia
01.2020
- Board at FINCA Zambia Financial Institution.
- Provides strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Approved organizational strategies, budgets and business decisions.
Education
Corporate Governace - Corporate Governance
Zambia Institute of Directors (FIoDZ)
Lusaka Zambia04-2018
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants
London United Kingdom11-2015
Master of Science - Strategic Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester United Kingdom11-2014
Compliance Professional Qualification - Compliance And AML
Association of Compliance Professionals in Africa
USA06-2014
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management
Chartered Global Management Accountant(CGMA)
London United Kingdom06-2012
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants-FZICA
Lusaka Zambia12-2007
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management
Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants-FCMA
London United Kingdom11-2007
Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc) - Accounting And Finance
University of Zambia (At Ndola)
Kitwe Zambia10-1988
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Business Planning
Affiliations
- I am Chairperson of NATE foundation an NGO which assist children with disabilities in order to live happy normal lives in the community.
- I love sport and exercises regularly in order to maintain physical and mental fitness.
- I volunteer in the community on various community based projects
Accomplishments
- I was awarded the most consistency and hard worker by the Zambia Federation of Employers in 1992 when I was working as Management Accountant at Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia(NCZ).
- I was recognized as one the top three Managers in 2005 while working as Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank
Certification
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- Certificate in Credit Risk Management offered by Stanbic Bank in 2008
- Certificate in Compliance Risk Management offered by the Compliance Institute of South Compliance in South Africa in 2005
- Certificate in Risk Management in Finance and Banking – Stockholm Sweden (2009).
Timeline
Shareholder and Director
Meus Technologies LimitedLusaka
01.2024 - Current
Shareholder and Director
Klinit Waste Management Company
06.2021 - Current
Board (Council) Member
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - London
06.2021 - 06.2024
Board Chairperson of ZICB
ZICB
01.2021 - Current
Board Member - Membership Committee
Institute of Directors Zambia (IoDZ)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Board Chairman
Copperbelt University
01.2020 - 12.2021
Board member
FINCA Zambia
01.2020
Director
LMD Management Consultants
06.2018 - Current
Board Chairman
Zamtel Limited
08.2017 - 10.2021
Board member - Chairperson Finance & Administration Committee
Zambia Institute of DirectorsInstitute of Directors Zambia (IoDZ)
02.2017 - 01.2020
Chief Compliance Officer (Executive)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2013 - 06.2018
Head of Risk Management (Executive)
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2009 - 01.2013
Manager Assets & Liabilities
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
01.2004 - 03.2005
Compliance Manager
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
10.2003 - 01.2008
Investments Manager/Company Secretary
Stanbic Pension Fund
01.1994 - 01.2001
Management Accountant
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
08.1993 - 10.2003
Company Secretary
Stanbic Nominees Zambia Limited
04.1993 - 12.1997
Cost Accountant
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ)
01.1993 - 07.1993
Management Accountant
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ)
07.1991 - 12.1992
Management Accountant
Zambia Seed Company
09.1989 - 07.1991
Management Accountant
Northern Co-operative Union
07.1987 - 09.1989
Assistant Accountant
Northern Co-operative Union
09.1986 - 06.1987
Internship
Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd (ZCCM)
07.1985 - 09.1985
Corporate Governace - Corporate Governance
Zambia Institute of Directors (FIoDZ)
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants
Master of Science - Strategic Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Compliance Professional Qualification - Compliance And AML
Association of Compliance Professionals in Africa
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management
Chartered Global Management Accountant(CGMA)
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants-FZICA
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management
Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants-FCMA
Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc) - Accounting And Finance
University of Zambia (At Ndola)
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