Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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References
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Violet Mambwe

Violet Mambwe

Kitwe

Summary

Analytical Senior Audit Associate known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and risk management that ensure thorough audits and insightful reports. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, enabling effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders to identify and address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. Seasoned Senior Audit Associate with comprehensive knowledge in auditing, assurance services, and financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams while maintaining accurate compliance with regulations. Equipped with strong analytical skills, adept at identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions for operational efficiency. Impact includes streamlining processes and enhancing internal controls in previous roles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

Hlb Zambia
Kitwe
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintaining a relentless focus on quality, striving to uphold the highest professional standards and levels of objectivity, independence, ethics, and integrity within our system of quality management, and being as transparent as possible with colleagues and clients to help deliver exceptional services.
  • Building strong working relationships and interactions with clients to ensure continuous, efficient information flow from the client to the audit team.
  • Actively and quickly develop technical skills through on-the-job learning and through formal training. This includes taking ownership of one's professional and career development, demonstrating learning agility, and challenging oneself and others to improve.
  • Maintaining compliance with all firm policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrating capacity and capability for continuous learning, including actively seeking specific feedback from peers and managers, and providing constructive, honest, and timely feedback to team members working under you.
  • Have experience in both internal and external audits for companies such as KCM, BIA Zambia Limited, and Sakiza Group, just to mention a few.
  • Conducting field research and collection of audit information through interactions with clients.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Provided guidance to clients on how to improve their internal control systems and processes.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and recommended changes as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Researched current industry trends and developments that could impact client operations.
  • Maintained a thorough knowledge of professional standards related to auditing activities.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure proper coordination of efforts.
  • Ensured all documentation is properly maintained according to company policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders at all levels throughout the audit process.
  • Provided timely feedback on issues identified through the course of the audit engagement.
  • Attended continuing education classes related to auditing principles and techniques.
  • Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to maintain good company standing.
  • Evaluated operational risk, developed audit plans and documented results.

Assistant Accountant

Reload logistics
Ndola
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
  • Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate manner according to company policy.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Researched discrepancies between payments received and customer records.
  • Monitored cash flow activities and forecast future cash requirements.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
  • Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documents and answers.
  • Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Provided sales support and maintained sales reports.

Intern

PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
Ndola
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • performed physical stock counts for various companies .

Education

CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy(Master's Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College
Ndola,Zambia
11-2021

ZICA Licentiate Certificate(Diploma) - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College
Ndola,Zambia
05-2016

ZICA Technician Certificate - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College
Ndola,Zambia
05-2013

High School Diploma -

Helen Kaunda Secondary School
Kitwe,Zambia
12-2009

Affiliations

  • 2014 Under 16 tennis champion,participated in charity runs and FNB Kopala marathon both 2023 and 2024.

Accomplishments

  • 2023 Awarded employee of the year kitwe under HLB Zambia
  • 2022 Awarded rising star under HLB Zambia
  • 2015 Awarded Rookie of the year under Reload Logistics

Certification

.2022 Awarded CA Graduate Membership under the Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

Hlb Zambia
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Reload logistics
01.2015 - 12.2021

Intern

PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
11.2014 - 12.2014

.2022 Awarded CA Graduate Membership under the Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants

CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy(Master's Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College

ZICA Licentiate Certificate(Diploma) - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College

ZICA Technician Certificate - Accounting And Finance

Zambia ICT College

High School Diploma -

Helen Kaunda Secondary School
Violet Mambwe