Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CURRENT RESIDENCE
HOBBIES
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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SYDNEY BWALYA CHIBALE

Lusaka

Summary

A results-driven and dedicated professional with over 9 years of proven experience in delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making. Skilled in providing accurate, timely information and ensuring optimal resource utilization to drive value for money across organizational operations. Recognized as a proactive team player with strong business acumen, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement. Brings a positive attitude, integrity, and a focus on achieving measurable outcomes in business management and operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Senior Inspector

Zambia Revenue Authority
11.2024 - Current
  • Support the Assistant Director in setting intelligence priorities and managing Unit operations.
  • Supervise intelligence reporting, surveillance activities, and informer handling.
  • Manage case development efforts and Intelligence Customs Officers.
  • Design and implement data collection and analysis plans to improve tax compliance.
  • Develop intelligence products from raw data, ensuring proper dissemination and secure information handling.
  • Manage the maintenance of intelligence databases and ensure compliance with asset use policies.

Inspector – Corporate Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provides intelligence information on tax evasion schemes
  • Manages the analysis and dissemination of intelligence for investigations
  • Liaises with law enforcement for information exchange
  • Provides supervision, leadership, and motivation to subordinates

Examining Officer – Corporate Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Collected and analyzed intelligence on tax evasion schemes
  • Oversaw handling and dissemination of intelligence data
  • Supervised and motivated team members

Customs Officer – Intelligence & Information Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Collected and developed actionable intelligence
  • Evaluated reports from informants
  • Maintained intelligence databases
  • Researched tax matters and provided timely insights
  • Monitored and secured operational resources

Customs Officer – Inspectorate & Customs Enforcement

Zambia Revenue Authority
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Patrolled borders and reported on smuggling activities
  • Collected and accounted for revenue
  • Maintained enforcement records and issued necessary documentation
  • Controlled import/export of restricted goods

Sponsor Relations Assistant

Children International Zambia
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Processed sponsor packages and updated databases
  • Generated reports and shipment letters
  • Supported field training and stakeholder engagements
  • Managed communication protocols for sponsor programs

Sponsorship Cluster Head

Family Legacy Mission Zambia
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed Sponsorship Officers and cluster-level operations
  • Aligned processes with strategic goals
  • Facilitated communications and sponsorship activities

Temporal Staff

National Savings & Credit Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Updated KYC data using Rubikon and Finacle
  • Reactivated dormant accounts and handled customer queries
  • Investigated and resolved client issues

Education

Bachelor of Adult Education -

University of Zambia
01.2013

G.C.E Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Kasama Boys High School
01.2001

Master of Science - Public Finance And Taxation(In Progress)

University of Lusaka
LUSAKA
10-2027

Skills

  • High level of integrity and professional ethics
  • Assertive, decisive, and firm, yet respectful and courteous
  • Strong team player with collaborative leadership style
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and insightful report writing and presentation skills
  • Strong conceptual and analytical abilities in intelligence and investigations
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Results-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

CURRENT RESIDENCE

PLOT # 25463,

MUMBA KAPUMPA ROAD, 

CHALALA,

LUSAKA

HOBBIES

  • Football
  • Reading
  • Traveling,
  • Volunteering
  • Research
  • Current Affairs
  • Fitness and Wellness.


Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
BEMBA
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
NYANJA
Upper intermediate (B2)
TONGA
Beginner (A1)

Certification

  • International Taxation and Transfer Pricing - National Academy of Direct Taxes, India Revenue Services, India, May 2025
  • Certificate in Managing Financial Investigations – OECD, February 2025
  • Certificate in Fighting Tax Crime – OECD, January 2025
  • Certificate in Trade-Based Money Laundering and Sanction Compliance – Oxford University Business School, Cape Town, 2024
  • Certificate in Corporate Investigations to determine and eradicate tax fraud and leakages with the component of Corporate Intelligence - BMK Advance Corporate Training, Sandton South Africa, February 2024.
  • Course in Basic Financial Investigations – University of Pretoria, September 2023
  • Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering – UNODC and ARINSA, 2021
  • Certified Drone Pilot – Prowings Zambia & Civil Aviation Authority, Aug 2023
  • Certificate in Compliance Risk Management – IMF, Nov 2023
  • Certificate in Computer Forensics & Cyber Crime – ZIALE, Sept 2022
  • Certificate in Specialized Curriculum for Customs Officers on IPR Enforcement – INTERPOL, August 2021.
  • Global INTERPOL Policing Training – INTERPOL, June–July 2021
  • Certificate in Criminal Investigations & Law – ZIALE, July 2020
  • Customs Orientation Course – ZRA, Jan 2020
  • Customer Service Training Program – ZRA, Feb 2020
  • Security Training – ZSIS, Dec 2019
  • Basic Security Course – Zambia Police Training College, Dec 2019
  • SPSS & Qualitative Data Analysis – UNZA, 2015

Accomplishments

  • Have participated in a number of Tax compliance projects which have led to the recovery of revenue and made recommendations to seal the revenue leakages.
  • Awarded a full scholarship by Barclays Bank Zambia for university education (2010–2013).


References

Mr. Abishy Mweemba

Assistant Director,

Corporate Intelligence Unit,

Zambia Revenue Authority, LUSAKA.

Mobile: 0977-438767, Email:mweembaa@zra.org.zm


Mrs. Patricia Chilangwa

Deputy Programme Manager,

Family Legacy Missions, LUSAKA.

Mobile: 0977-826168, Email:patricia.chilangwa@familylegacyzambia.org


Mrs. Edith Bunda,

Sponsorship Program Manager,

Children International Zambia, LUSAKA.

Mobile: 0975-283932, Email: sponrel@lus.children.org.zm

Timeline

Acting Senior Inspector

Zambia Revenue Authority
11.2024 - Current

Inspector – Corporate Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
10.2023 - 11.2024

Examining Officer – Corporate Intelligence Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
04.2021 - 10.2023

Customs Officer – Intelligence & Information Unit

Zambia Revenue Authority
04.2020 - 04.2021

Customs Officer – Inspectorate & Customs Enforcement

Zambia Revenue Authority
11.2019 - 04.2020

Sponsor Relations Assistant

Children International Zambia
05.2019 - 11.2019

Sponsorship Cluster Head

Family Legacy Mission Zambia
03.2018 - 05.2019

Temporal Staff

National Savings & Credit Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017

G.C.E Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Kasama Boys High School

Bachelor of Adult Education -

University of Zambia

Master of Science - Public Finance And Taxation(In Progress)

University of Lusaka

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