Kateule Chabala

• Manage a portfolio of clients (about nine) and audit teams , agree audit timetables, monitor budgets and supervise the audit process, manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Implement risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
• Increase audit engagement efficiency through strategic allocation of resources and workload distribution among team members.
• Mentor audit seniors and other junior auditors, aiding in their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results are delivered consistently.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships by presenting clear findings from completed audits along with suggested improvements to management and those charged with governance.

• Developed and implemented audit procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards, established policies, and applicable laws and regulations
• Prepared audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to management and those charged with governance.
• Developed and maintained relationships with audit clients to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provided guidance and mentorship to junior auditors

I worked under the supervision of Audit Seniors and Audit Managers in performing the following audit functions:

• Assisting in evaluating client internal control, performing compliance and substantive testing for audit field work.
• Assisting in preparing client financial statements and reports.
• Reviewing and analyzing evidence, conducting client inquiries.
• In charge of audits (under the supervision of Audit Seniors or Audit Managers).
• Developing recommendations for the correction and improvement of internal, operational and management control systems for clients serviced

• Carried out audit assistant tasks on engagements, with supervision from senior auditors
• Took part in brainstorming sessions to plan for audit engagements, contributing to discussions around risk assessment and audit strategies.
• Assisted in executing the audit strategy by performing substantive procedures, collecting evidence and concluding accordingly
• Identified any deficiencies within the auditing process and met with appropriate staff to resolve such deficiencies.
• Assisted in reporting audit findings.
• Performed other related duties as assigned by the senior auditors
• Completed audit trainings for graduate trainees (as I was on a graduate trainee program)
• Took part in various audits across different industries (financial services, not-for-profit, energy, etc)