Keegan Simbaya
Kansenshi
Summary
I am a hardworking, self-driven and determined Certified Chartered Accountant (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) and (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) with post qualification progressive Accounting, Auditing and Risk management experience in public and private corporations and small businesses. I am keen to benefit from the additional Professional and inter personal development offered by the new employer, in return for which I believe I can offer a pragmatic and professional approach to work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit & Risk Manager
Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Managing periodically the development and review of the Audit Charter and manuals in order to guide the audit assignments
- Coordinating effectively the development and implementation of management controls in order to ensure efficiency, economy, and accountability in the utilization of resources
- Managing effectively pre and post and specialized audits in order to protect public resources, assess effectiveness of internal controls, governance systems and recommend appropriate action
- Coordinating effectively the evaluation and review of risk management intervention in order to ensure their adequacy
- Managing periodically capacity building of staff in the Institute on Risk Management, Internal Controls and Governance systems in order to ensure their effective implementation
- Coordinating effectively the provision of information in order to facilitate external auditing of the institution
- Managing periodically the preparation of audit reports in order to facilitate management and policy decisions
- Supervising and undertaking timely development and implementation of Unit and Individual work plans in order to monitor and evaluate performance
- During this period, I have audited industries ranging from Agricultural, Mining, Hospitality, Power supply, Water Utility, Manufacturing, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Not for profit Organizations, Transport and Logistics and also Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation and Kafubu Water and Sanitation Companies Operational, Financial and Compliance audits and also Risk management activities
Internal Auditor
Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and audit programmes
- Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures
- Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented
- Examining records of all departments to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with established procedures and systems
- Inspecting accounting systems and financial statements to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy and making appropriate recommendations as necessary
- Reviewing records pertaining to material assets, such as equipment, buildings or manpower to determine degree to which they are utilized
- Reviewing billing system at every process and documents all observed weaknesses providing supporting data for Management's information and action
- Analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with established systems
- Gathering evidence on carrying out audits of water and sewerage plants and operations, interviewing Operators to check compliance to regulations and standards
- Conducting special audits for management aimed at detecting frauds and thereafter developing controls for their prevention
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the risk management program in the company
- Prepare daily, departmental and Company Risk Profiles and quantify risk appetite
- Assess and Evaluate risks pertaining to the Organizations business environment
- Organize and coordinate departmental monthly risk management meetings and ensure that live departmental risk registers are maintained
- Any other work assigned by the Manager
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Zambia
06.2016 - 07.2017
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Audit Senior Assistant II
Grant Thornton Zambia
01.2015 - 06.2016
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Audit Semi Senior II
Grant Thornton Zambia
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: www.gt.com.zm
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Audit Semi Senior I
Grant Thornton Zambia
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: www.gt.com.zm
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Audit Associate
Grant Thornton Zambia
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: www.gt.com.zm
- Conduct pre audit reviews to analyze key risk areas of the audit
- Review client business and identify business risks facing the company considering the macro/micro environment and identify key audit risks
- Conduct review of internal control system and pinpoint weaknesses for reporting to management
- Plan the audit, which identifies the critical cycles in the clients' business, explain why the cycles are critical and formulate audit strategies to mitigate the risks identified
- Prepare reports to management highlighting any internal control weaknesses and significant errors identified during the audit and proposed recommendations
- Prepare a memorandum of adjustments to rectify errors to clients accounting records
- Carry out detailed tests of cash and bank balances and fixed assets and carry out payroll audits
- Recomputing and reviewing bank reconciliations for accuracy
- Preparation of Financial Statements on behalf of the client
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Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) - Full Qualification
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
06.2018
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.2012
Technician Certificate -
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
06.2011
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Chililabombwe Secondary School
12.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- General knowledge of accounting packages
- Multi-tasking
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Quick learner
- Ability to adapt to new situations
- Excellent team player
- Ability to motivate team members
- Encouraging knowledge sharing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Trainingsandskillsobtained
- Grant Thornton - training (1), 10/01/12, Attended an intensive 5 day Programme mastering the first year audit methodology to be applied in the audit of clients including concepts on how to better manage assignments and interactions with client management.
- Grant Thornton - training (2), 09/01/13, Attended an intensive 5-day programme mastering the role of an In-charge Accountant methodology to be applied when planning the clients' details.
- Grant Thornton - training (3), 08/01/14, Attended an interactive training on the preparation of financial statements.
- Grant Thornton - training (4), 09/01/14, Attended a staff training and open discussion on; testing of Journal entries, sampling and treatment of Audit exceptions.
- Grant Thornton Training (5), 07/01/15, Attended a staff training and open discussion on concluding procedures for an Audit.
- Grant Thornton Training (6), 08/01/16, Attended staff training on Voyager Audit planning tool application.
- Grant Thornton Training (7), 09/01/16 to 04/30/17, Did online training on International Standards on Auditing with Grant Thornton International.
- Institute of Internal Auditors Zambia, 03/28/18 to 03/29/18, Workshop on Effective Audit Report Writing held in Lusaka.
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, 06/28/18 to 06/29/18, 2018 Internal Auditors Conference held in Livingstone.
- Luta Consulting, 11/04/19 to 11/06/19, Enterprise Risk Management Training held in Siavonga.
Dateavailable
One Month Notice
Professionalaffiliations
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Education And Achievements
- Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), 06/01/18, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Full Qualification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 06/01/12, Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
- Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), 06/01/11, Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) Technician Certificate
- Chililabombwe Secondary School, 12/01/06, Grade 12 School Certificate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/15/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Watching soccer and listening to music
- Watching Movies
Timeline
Internal Audit & Risk Manager
Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
01.2021 - Current
Internal Auditor
Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
07.2017 - 01.2021
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Zambia
06.2016 - 07.2017
Audit Senior Assistant II
Grant Thornton Zambia
01.2015 - 06.2016
Audit Semi Senior II
Grant Thornton Zambia
10.2013 - 01.2015
Audit Semi Senior I
Grant Thornton Zambia
04.2013 - 10.2013
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton Zambia
10.2012 - 04.2013
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Technician Certificate -
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Chililabombwe Secondary School
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) - Full Qualification
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
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