SYAKALIMA SYAKALIMA
Lusaka
Summary
Highly motivated Senior Audit professional with 3 years of experience specializing in financial audits, risk assessment, and internal controls. Skilled in leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Deloitte Zambia
Lusaka
09.2021 - Current
- Analysis of financial data and economic trends to gain insight into audit risk assessment
- Perform audits of financial statements at both FS line and Note line item
- Test and review internal controls including but not limited to Bank reconciliation, supplier reconciliations, etc
- Managing field teams effectively, ensuring quality audit services for maximized client satisfaction
- Communicate audit findings with all levels of management to address areas of concern and change work practices to fulfil audit requirements
- Identify potential problems and risk areas and use initiative to propose solutions proactively
- Ensure IFRS compliance for Financial Statements
- Perform analyses of company performance through analytical reviews and ratio analysis
- Provide dependable quality assurance, raise issues with senior partners, and offer solution-based problem-solving
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Build and nurture loyal client relationships through high-quality audit management and delivery
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
The University of Zambia
06.2025
CA Certificate - Accountancy
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
06.2024
Bachelors - Economics And Finance
The University of Zambia
12.2020
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Report Writing
- Proficiency in Excel
- Financial Modelling
- Data Analysis
- Presentation Skills
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Competencies and training
- Excel – Beginner to advanced
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Introduction to Valuations
- ESG Reporting
Affiliations
- Humanitarian work
- Reading
- Music Enthusiast
References
- Mr. Tiyezye Mulenga, Manager – Audit and Assurance, Deloitte Zambia, timulenga@deloitte.co.zm, +260978662901
- Mr. Malambo Milambo, Senior Manager – Audit and Assurance, Deloitte Zambia, mmilambo@deloitte.co.zm, +260977946902
- Ms. Kumoyo Wambulawae, Associate Director – Audit and Assurance, Deloitte Zambia, kwambulawae@deloitte.co.zm, +260966452907
Timeline
Audit Senior
Deloitte Zambia
09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
The University of Zambia
CA Certificate - Accountancy
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Bachelors - Economics And Finance
The University of Zambia
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