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Evaristo Chimbotela Simwinga

Lusaka

Summary

To be a dependable risk professional, highly trained and experienced, with an objective to make significant contributions to the attainment of organisational goals and create mutual benefits. I am willing to give total support to the business entities I will represent by ensuring that they are protected from preventable risks through my active participation investee entities’ governance activities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Operational Risk & Compliance

National Pension Scheme Authority
Lusaka
12.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for identifying, analysing and monitoring operational and compliance risks and the development of interventions to address any risks identified in collaboration with risk owners
  • Champion the development and implementation of risk management standards and policies to ensure the availability of guidelines critical for the management of risk
  • Provide inputs into development of risk strategy and business development
  • To assist in the development of compliance management plans with relevant heads of business support operations
  • Utilize data analytics to ensure appropriate risk strategies are identified and implemented to address any gaps identified in the achievement of the Authority’s mandate
  • Undertake risk reviews of the Authority’s directorates / functions and develop and implement effective internal controls, to minimise exposure to preventable risks
  • Carry out risk reviews of NAPSA entities with regards to the level of risk and the Authority’s exposure to risk to ensure appropriate strategies are identified and implemented to address any risks identified
  • Assess the quality and adequacy of key risk self-assessments to ensure adequate coverage of enterprise risk management framework
  • Scan external environment for risks and communicate information to the relevant stakeholders, to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Authority’s risk management strategy
  • Monitoring of identified risks for closure
  • Develop and implement initiatives to build an appropriate risk culture within the Authority to ensure it is fully protected from preventable risks.

Risk Manager

National Pension Scheme Authority
Lusaka
07.2016 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the Authority’s risk management standards and policies to ensure the availability of guidelines critical for the management of risk to ensure member funds are well protected
  • Worked closely with business operational units to identify, mitigate and monitor operational and financial risks
  • Developed strategies to address any identified risks to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations
  • Established the Business Continuity Management function within the Authority as an additional responsibility
  • Conducted risk reviews of NAPSA entities with regards to the level of risk and the Authority’s exposure to risk to ensure appropriate strategies were identified and implemented to address risks identified
  • Provided technical risk support to the NAPSA Strategy office and ensured that the decisions made on member funds are well-advised to prevent losses
  • Monitored risks in Zambia and communicated information to the relevant stakeholders thereby supporting the continued effectiveness of the Authority’s risk management strategy
  • Prepared risk reports for management that highlighted identified strategies and any implementation gaps
  • Developed and implemented initiatives to build an appropriate risk culture within NAPSA
  • Compiled quarterly risk reports and presented them to senior management and the board of trustees’ audit, compliance and risk committee.

Acting Risk & Assurance Manager

National Pension Scheme Authority
Lusaka
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for coordinating the development of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks including the formulation and review of risk management policies, plans, procedures, and templates to ensure conformance with international best practice and standards
  • Reviewed detailed risk profiles, maps and risk action plans for decision making
  • Provided ERM reports to ensure that Senior Management and the Board of Trustees have accurate and up-to-date information, for effective decision making
  • Conducted Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and facilitated the development and implementation of Business Continuity Management and testing of the Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
  • Helped develop and implemented an Incident Management across the Authority
  • Supervised assurance audits of benefits claim processing on the Document Management System (DMS), Investments, Authority payroll and other financial transactions entered by the Authority
  • Responsible for identifying training and development needs of staff in the department and ensured that they acquired and maintained an appropriate knowledge and skills set to discharge their duties diligently
  • Provided stability in the department and supported the embedding of the enterprise risk management function across operational units.

Risk Analyst

National Pension Scheme Authority
Lusaka
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • To assist the Risk and Assurance Department Manager in developing and maintaining a robust Risk Management Policy and Framework
  • To compile risk information and coordinate risk identification, analysis, evaluation and mitigation activities across the Authority
  • To maintain an appropriate risk management methodology, strategy and contingent plans
  • To monitor progress against action plans designed to manage risks and ensure that risks owners develop and implement appropriate controls to manage risks and ensure that the Authority Risk Register is updated accordingly
  • To actively monitor the formulation and implementation of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) across the Authority
  • To undertake pre-audits and assurance assignments covering Authority transactions and processes.

Collector – Risk Management & Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
Lusaka
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the successful implementation of risk management framework in the division
  • Responsible for managing, controlling and monitoring the effectiveness of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) Selectivity Function as a Customs’ systems-based risk management platform
  • Undertaking the development of specific risk profiles and selectivity criteria for use in the management of risks, enhancing compliance and the fostering of trade facilitation
  • Preparing evaluation reports for the risk management committee that highlight weaknesses in the customs clearance processes and procedures and make recommendations to aid in the successful implementation of the risk management practice
  • Gathering information from a wide range of sources and utilizing this information in risk assessment
  • Assisting in the development of selectivity profiles for input into the ASYCUDA and the production of strategic assessment reports for the division’s operating ports
  • Analysis compliance data, identifying emerging compliance risks and the provision of input in the identification of treatment strategies
  • To support the effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Customs Services Division’s Compliance Strategy
  • To undertake, in conjunction with the corporate risk management unit, strategic risk assessments targeted at enhancing compliance and the successful implementation of risk management across the division
  • Maintaining effective working relationships within the Authority with an emphasis on information sharing and coordination of procedures
  • Acting as a point of contact with Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and departments regarding inter-agency risk management agreements and systems.

Collector - Kazungula Border Post

Zambia Revenue Authority
Kazungula
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for the collection of government revenue, revenue reconciliations and supervision of banking activities
  • Monitoring and analysis of the port’s performance against agreed targets
  • Played a pivotal role in the enhancement of the port’s performance monitoring and reporting system and this culminated in the port exceeding the set revenue targets for the 2012 fiscal year
  • Managed port operations and ensured that business processes were efficiently and effectively carried out by all staff
  • Responsible for maintaining high levels of staff performance through effective staff supervision, continuous coaching and work counselling
  • Ensured that business operations were conducted based on sound risk management principles and guaranteed efficient clearance of goods and trade facilitation in line with the division’s business objectives
  • Effectively monitored the station’s debt exposure and instituted debt recovery measures in accordance with the statutory provisions and the Authority’s policies and procedures.

Acting Senior Collector Operations – Lusaka Port Office

Zambia Revenue Authority
Lusaka
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for successful management of business operations, monitoring of revenue receipts, debt management and performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Performed compliance checks on all licensed excise manufacturers, customs areas and bonded warehouse operators within Lusaka
  • Was responsible for ensuring the optimal use of resources in line with approved budgets
  • Ensured that business units made use of operational risk management in discharging their assigned responsibilities
  • Managed staff and undertook capacity building activities aimed at enhancing staff performance and meeting staff training needs.

Collector – Data Management & Intelligence Section

Zambia Revenue Authority
Lusaka
06.2002 - 05.2010
  • Provided ad hoc analysis of business trends and evaluation of the impact of government fiscal policy on trade taxes and duties administered by the Customs Services division
  • Responsible for apportioning approved Parliamentary revenue targets for operating ports in the division and monitoring of performance against the set targets
  • I enhanced the division’s performance monitoring and revenue mobilization function by focusing on accurate and timely provision of information to senior management
  • Successfully helped establish the revenue forecasting, mobilization and performance monitoring functions as core of business activities in the Customs Services division
  • Prepared periodic performance reports for senior management and the governing board.

Examining Officer – Audit & Business Risk Section

Zambia Revenue Authority
Lusaka
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Conducted compliance audits covering operating ports and taxpayers
  • Reviewed taxpayers’ applications for instalment payments of taxes and instituted recovery measures for overdue accounts
  • Maintained the division debt stock and implemented debt recovery measures
  • Helped restructure record keeping of the division’s debt portfolio and thus contributed to the effective and efficient debt management practices
  • Performed revenue management functions covering revenue forecasts, revenue mobilization and banking activities.

Education

Humphrey Fellow -

Michigan State University
06.2008

Master of Science in Economics and Finance -

University of Lusaka

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

United Kingdom

Bachelor of Accountancy -

Copperbelt University

School Certificate -

David Kaunda Secondary Technical School

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Contract Management
  • Financial Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Budget Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Communication
  • Administration and Reporting

Children

3

Professional Referees

  • Mr. Lazarous M. LUOMBE, Chartered Accountant / Consultant, mluombe@yahoo.com, +260 974 775 145
  • Mr. Ernest C. MANDE, Trade Kings Group, Director / Group Engineer, ecmande@gmail.com, +260 977 821 754
  • Mr. Davies CHIBUYE, Principal Internal Auditor, Ministry of Finance & National Planning, GRZ, chibuye2004@yahoo.com, +260 966 434 198 | +260 772 604 172

Personal Information

  • Title: Resume
  • Date of Birth: 07/19/1975
  • Nationality: Zambian
  • Marital Status: Married

Training

  • Certified Enterprise Risk Manager, International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM), 04/2016
  • Certificate, Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (ZIDIS), 03/2015
  • Various training programs, Various organizations

Certification

  • Certified Enterprise Risk Management Practitioner
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional

Affiliations

  • Enjoy social volunteer work
  • Involved in social club administration having served in various leadership positions at the Lusaka Sports Club since 2002.

Languages

English
First Language
Bemba
Advanced (C1)
C1
Njanja
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Mambwe
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Operational Risk & Compliance

National Pension Scheme Authority
12.2023 - Current

Risk Manager

National Pension Scheme Authority
07.2016 - 11.2023

Risk Analyst

National Pension Scheme Authority
05.2015 - 11.2015

Acting Risk & Assurance Manager

National Pension Scheme Authority
01.2015 - 07.2016

Collector – Risk Management & Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
02.2013 - 05.2015

Collector - Kazungula Border Post

Zambia Revenue Authority
01.2011 - 01.2012

Acting Senior Collector Operations – Lusaka Port Office

Zambia Revenue Authority
06.2010 - 12.2010

Collector – Data Management & Intelligence Section

Zambia Revenue Authority
06.2002 - 05.2010

Examining Officer – Audit & Business Risk Section

Zambia Revenue Authority
08.2001 - 05.2002

Humphrey Fellow -

Michigan State University

Master of Science in Economics and Finance -

University of Lusaka

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

United Kingdom

Bachelor of Accountancy -

Copperbelt University

School Certificate -

David Kaunda Secondary Technical School

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