Prudence Muchinouta

Dynamic executive with over 15 years of proven success in sustainable finance, business development, and compliance innovation across high-growth organizations. Expert in fostering sustainable practices and enhancing stakeholder value, with a strong commitment to social impact.

• Strategic Executive Advisor, Financial Consultant & Board Executive, Self-Employed, 07/01/24, Present, Providing strategic advisory services enhancing financial performance, regulatory compliance and fundraising initiatives for diverse clients., Leading stakeholder engagement efforts and operational improvements, aligning financial strategies with sustainable business objectives.
• Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary, Comaco Ltd, Lusaka, Zambia, 05/01/15, 06/30/24, Directed all financial operations, risk management, and long-term financial planning, achieving significant revenue growth and operational excellence., Oversaw financial reporting and statutory audits, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements., Developed and implemented strategic financial procedures to support management decision-making focusing on sustainability, livelihoods preservation and social impact.
• Acting General Manager, 09/01/15, 06/30/16, Oversaw a team of over 330 employees, driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability., Executed intensive business strategies that enhanced organizational performance and sustainability initiatives.
• Financial Reporting / Compliance Manager, Internal Auditor, Steward Bank (Member of Econet Wireless Group), Zimbabwe, 07/01/12, 04/30/15, Managed financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, driving the successful launch of financial products to enhance business growth.
• Group Internal Auditor, Lifestyle Holdings Limited, Zimbabwe, 05/01/11, 06/30/12, Developed and implemented compliance frameworks and financial systems to support effective decision-making across subsidiaries.
• Articles Training (External Audit Supervisor), Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants, Zimbabwe, 01/01/08, 04/30/11

• ACCA Africa CFO of the year, 2022, Environmental, Social, Governance
• Female Founders Initiative Middle East & Africa Female Accountant of the year, 2022

• UNDP Regeneration Project, USD, 771000
• USAID Feed the Future, USD, 5000000
• Ministry of Industry Trade & Commerce/World Bank - Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP), USD, 500000
• GIZ Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector, EUR, 1684575
• Family Foundations Scaling for Ecosystem Level Impact, USD, 5000000

• Executive Leadership Program, THNK School of Creative Leadership, 2023
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA, CGMA), 2021
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (FCCA), 2015
• The Exec Ranks Certificate of Continuing Board Education, 2018

• Non-Executive Board Member - Farm Depot Zambia
• Non-Executive Board Member - Richmond Farms Limited
• Non-Executive Board Member - Octagon Zambia Insurance Brokers
• Women Leaders in Climate Action Zambia - Secretariat Member (Finance)
• 2X Forum Member
• 2X Global (CGEF $60M Fund) - Grant Selection Committee Member
• ACCA ZAMBIA Member Network Panel - Technical Committee Chairperson
• AB Magazine Giving Voice to Zambia's Farmers
• Member of The Rallying Cry Womens Business Leader Network
• Speaker at COP26 Gender Day Presidency Event: Advancing Gender Equality