Ernest Kamanga
Chartered Accountant
Lusaka,Lusaka
Summary
Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, MS Word and Powerpoint. As an adept external auditor, I have a well-rounded background in policy compliance and refined talents in control recommendation and fraud research. I am a proven expert in team building and a consistent collaborator. My previous roles have strengthened my abilities in decision-making including a focused attention to detail and accuracy.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
KPMG Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka
10.2019 - Current
- Coordination and supervision of audit team and ensuring that audits are conducted within budgeted time.
- Time management, work in progress management, delegation and on the job training juniors team members.
- Review financial statements in line with provisions of international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Companies Act or any other reporting framework.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Identifying audit issues, analyzing information and providing solutions to problems.
- Identifying management control weaknesses and provide value added suggestions for remediation.
- Facilitating financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Identifying control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Determine financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
Audit Semi Senior
BDO Zambia Audit Services
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Arranged and facilitated client meetings.
- Performed risk assessment procedures and designed of audit procedures to address identified risks.
- Performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of detail in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA's) and firm's methodology.
- Drafting and reviewing financial statements in line with applicable financial reporting framework.
- Advising clients on changes in business and regulatory environment such as changes to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) frameworks, changes in company Act and developments in tax legislation.
- Managed internal controls and assessed risks of technology network by performing information system audits of each specified client divisions.
Junior Auditor
BDO Zambia Audit Services
Lusaka
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Established alternative audit, accounting and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to aid clients in addressing deficiencies.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas using firm methodology.
- Performing client acceptance and continuance procedures. Such as the drafting of engagement letter, independence and ethical checks.
- Prepared Management letter points (MLP's) reports for Senior Auditor review.
- Ensured that the files meet the required standards in terms of audit documentation, and are archived on time.
- Performed any tasks as assigned by the superiors.
- Ensured that audit files are ready for Senior auditor reviews
Audit Trainee
BDO Zambia Audit Services
Lusaka
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked audit engagements for wide variety of industries, including engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
- Established alternative audit, accounting and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to aid clients in addressing deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas using firm methodology.
- 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.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
Education
CA Zambia Advisory Level Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Lusaka 06.2018 - 12.2018
Accounting Advanced Diploma -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies(ZCAS)
Lusaka 06.2013 - 12.2014
Accounting Technician Certificate -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies(ZCAS)
Lusaka 06.2011 - 12.2013
CIMA Strategic Case Study Candidate -
Self-study / Ongoing, Exam To Be Taken in May 2021
UK 05.2020 - 05.2021
Grade 12| High School Diploma -
Kawambwa Boys Technical High School
Zambia 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Communication skill
Financial records review
Financial statement analysis
Financial statements expertise
Accounting principles
Relationship-Building
Verbal and written communication
Customer Service
Certification
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants(AICPA) student member
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants(CIMA) Student member
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
CIMA Strategic Case Study Candidate -
Self-study / Ongoing, Exam To Be Taken in May 2021
05.2020 - 05.2021
Audit Senior
KPMG Zambia
10.2019 - Current
CA Zambia Advisory Level Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
06.2018 - 12.2018
Audit Semi Senior
BDO Zambia Audit Services
01.2018 - 09.2020
Junior Auditor
BDO Zambia Audit Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Audit Trainee
BDO Zambia Audit Services
01.2016 - 12.2016
Accounting Advanced Diploma -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies(ZCAS)
06.2013 - 12.2014
Accounting Technician Certificate -
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies(ZCAS)
06.2011 - 12.2013
Grade 12| High School Diploma -
Kawambwa Boys Technical High School
01.2005 - 12.2009