GRACE CHUMAH SAKALA

Spearheaded review and update of Risk Management Framework to align with strategic objectives and regulatory standards.

Conducted comprehensive risk assessments across all business units, identifying and documenting high-priority risks promptly.

Oversaw development and implementation of risk mitigation plans, achieving measurable reductions in residual risk levels.

Delivered quarterly risk reports to Board, incorporating actionable insights to enhance decision-making processes.

Designed and conducted capacity-building sessions, fostering a risk-aware culture and improving staff participation rates.

Integrated strategic risk alignment into organizational planning, ensuring all plans accounted for emerging and existing risks.

Ensured compliance with regulatory governance by preparing accurate reports, achieving zero breaches during tenure.

Championed continuous improvement initiatives, implementing innovative tools to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Executed programmed audit assignments under direction of Senior Manager Internal Audit, ensuring adherence to standards and deadlines.

Collaborated with Agency Managers to conduct audits, discussing findings and actions to mitigate identified risks.

Produced audit reports meeting required standards for presentation to Senior Management.

Contributed to development of Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance policies and procedures, providing expertise on Agency business aspects.

Coordinated with Agency analysts to gather data for audit reviews, ensuring clarity in data requirements and formats.

Participated in meetings with colleagues on audit reviews to ensure timely completion of Agency audit plan.

Discussed planning and scope to prevent duplication and guarantee adequate coverage for auditees' needs.

Prepared ad-hoc reports to support management decision-making.

Liaised with counter fraud colleagues to share information on suspected fraudulent activities during audits.

Coordinated communication regarding audits with Agency colleagues to address relevant issues.

Prepared periodic and ad-hoc reports to support management decision-making.

Conducted pre-audits for all payments processed by the Agency.

Collaborated with external auditors throughout preliminary and year-end audit processes.

Tracked capital spending against approved requests to ensure compliance.

Managed fixed asset additions and retirements to maintain accurate records.

Investigated discrepancies in monthly bank accounts, resolving issues under tight deadlines.

Fined overloaded vehicles in compliance with government guidelines.

Prepared daily statistical reports for all vehicles processed at weighbridge.

Created daily schedules for cash collections and prepared financial reports.

Developed a comprehensive database of vehicle particulars for chargeable transactions.

Managed cashier operations, including banking receipted funds and daily reconciliations.

Generated financial and operational reports detailing income, vehicle counts, and incidents.

Compiled monthly statistical reports on total vehicles weighed and violations noted.

Supervised staff effectively, ensuring adequate security presence and office provisions.

Managed weighbridge operations, ensuring compliance with allowable limits on gross mass and axle weight.

Weighed all vehicles passing through weighbridge, charging and impounding overloaded vehicles as per regulations.

Executed receipt collection for fines related to overloaded vehicles.

Prepared shift end reports detailing charged vehicles, fines paid, and amounts receipted.

Delivered monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports for weighbridge activities.

Conducted timely preparation of periodic and ad hoc audit reports.

Ensured adherence to agency standards and deadlines in all operational processes.