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Sooka Mwangala

Lusaka

Summary

Results-driven Internal Auditor and Risk Management professional with over 20 years of experience in Public Sector Internal Auditing. Proven track record of leading Risk Management initiatives, conducting financial, compliance and performance audits, and providing advisory services to Government Departments, Agencies, and Projects. I am skilled in financial and risk management, governance, compliance, and internal controls. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Internal Auditor

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
01.2019 - Current
  • - Spearheaded the implementation of risk management systems in government ministries and agencies
  • - Conducted risk-based audits (performance, compliance, internal control) and provided consultancy services to management
  • - Supervised subordinates and ensured adherence to professional standards and regulations
  • - Developed and implemented audit risk interventions/initiatives to reduce potential risks
  • - Provided secretariat services to the Audit Committee

Internal Auditor

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • - Conducted performance, compliance, and internal control audits to ensure effective governance
  • - Provided risk management advisory services to management
  • - Participated in the development of the public sector risk management framework and guidelines
  • - Reviewed risk management processes to ascertain effectiveness
  • - Conducted investigative audits and special audits as required

Internal Auditor

Cabinet Office Common Services Accounting Unit
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • - Conducted internal audits of government institutions and projects
  • - Evaluated internal controls and risk management processes
  • - Provided audit reports and recommendations to management
  • - Conducted training sessions for staff on internal audit procedures
  • - Participated in the development of internal audit policies and procedures
  • -Appointed internal auditor for the 10th African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum

Internal Auditor

Public Service Reform Program Task Force
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • - Conducted audits of government institutions and projects
  • - Evaluated internal controls and risk management processes
  • - Provided audit reports and recommendations to management
  • - Conducted training sessions for staff on internal audit procedures
  • - Participated in the development of internal audit policies and procedures

Internal Auditor

Ministry of Finance
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • - Conducted internal audits of government institutions and projects
  • -- Evaluated internal controls and risk management processes
  • - Provided audit reports and recommendations to management
  • - Conducted training sessions for staff on internal audit procedures

Assistant Internal Auditor

The Judiciary
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • - Assisted in conducting internal audits of government institutions and projects
  • Evaluated internal controls and risk management processes
  • - Provided audit reports and recommendations to management
  • - Conducted training sessions for staff on internal audit procedures

Assistant Internal Auditor

Ministry of Labor and Social Services
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • - Assisted in conducting internal audits of government institutions and projects
  • Evaluated internal controls and risk management processes
  • - Provided audit reports and recommendations to management
  • - Conducted training sessions for staff on internal audit procedures

Accounts Assistant

Ministry of Agriculture ASIP-IDA Project
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • - Maintained financial records and accounts
  • - Prepared financial reports and statements
  • Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning
  • - Conducted financial analysis and provided recommendations

Accounts Clerk

Teachers Savings and Credit Union - CUSA
01.2000 - 01.2000
  • - Maintained financial records and accounts
  • Prepared financial reports and statements
  • - Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning
  • Conducted financial analysis and provided recommendations

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
09.2024

Certified Risk Practitioner -

Zambia Institute of Risk Management
01.2024

Master of Science - Risk Management

University of Lusaka
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Financial Services

University of Zambia
12.2019

Advanced Auditing Programme Certificate -

African Management Development Institute
12.2011

Skills

  • - Risk Management and Internal Auditing
  • - Financial Management and Accounting
  • Governance and Compliance
  • - Internal Controls and Assurance
  • - Analytical and Numerical Skills
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Team Leadership and Management
  • - Problem-solving and Decision- Making

Timeline

Senior Internal Auditor

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
01.2019 - Current

Internal Auditor

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
01.2013 - 01.2019

Internal Auditor

Cabinet Office Common Services Accounting Unit
01.2009 - 01.2012

Internal Auditor

Public Service Reform Program Task Force
01.2006 - 01.2009

Internal Auditor

Ministry of Finance
01.2006 - 01.2006

Assistant Internal Auditor

The Judiciary
01.2003 - 01.2006

Assistant Internal Auditor

Ministry of Labor and Social Services
01.2002 - 01.2003

Accounts Assistant

Ministry of Agriculture ASIP-IDA Project
01.2000 - 01.2002

Accounts Clerk

Teachers Savings and Credit Union - CUSA
01.2000 - 01.2000

Chartered Accountant -

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

Certified Risk Practitioner -

Zambia Institute of Risk Management

Master of Science - Risk Management

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Arts - Financial Services

University of Zambia

Advanced Auditing Programme Certificate -

African Management Development Institute
Sooka Mwangala