Collina Nkhambule
Blantyre
Summary
Experienced Commerce and Law Professional with a proven track record in accounting, auditing, administration, and Finance. Adept at leading audit teams to assess and enhance business operational processes, demonstrating strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and sophisticated reporting skills. Successful in planning and executing large, complex audits to mitigate potential risks. Possesses comprehensive expertise in financial analysis, research, governance, and law. Adaptable to dynamic environments, eager to contribute skills and knowledge to a prominent organization, leveraging the experience gained for success in Law, Commerce, Compliance, Administration, and Finance. Accomplished in achieving tangible results, fostering cross-team collaboration, and eager to proactively partner with like-minded individuals to achieve shared goals. Ready to rapidly acquire any necessary skills to excel in the envisioned role, ensuring a positive impact on organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
FDH Holdings Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured that the company operated within the boundaries of applicable laws and regulations relevant to its industry and operations. This included keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws, reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Analyzed statutes and regulations relevant to specific cases; providing additional context necessary for successful arguments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information related to client matters; preserving trust between the bank and its clients.
- Ensured that the company complied with statutory and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance, including organizing and minuting board meetings, and general meetings, and maintaining statutory registers.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Reviewed, edited, and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Supported legal team in document review processes, identifying critical information pertinent to ongoing cases.
Finance and Administration Officer
14 Trees - Durabric
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Handled basic HR functions such as leave management for over 80 employees and managed information flow within the organization
- Managed administrative staff and allocated tasks for 85 employees, Coordinated travel arrangements for staff.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards
- Reported on operating income, and expenses against budgets, forecasted trends to produce monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations and Oversaw implementation of relevant technologies for administrative tasks
Audit Senior
BDO Chartered Accountants
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned and executed large, complex audits for over 20 firms to identify and remedy potential business risk and developed effective audit approaches for Non-profits, Financial Institutions, Agricultural Institutions and the Manufacturing industry
- Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards, Assessed audit, financial, and business risks for clients ' accounting procedures and internal controls
- Supervised and guided 6 engagement team members
- Client accounting procedures and internal controls
- Prepared financial statement reports and documentation
- Conducted accounting research to address audit issues
- Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies
- Identified additional business opportunities, retaining clients and increasing audit portfolios
- Performed rigorous risk assessments using clear and
- Provided diligent data analysis to assess financial accuracy and validity of client portfolios
- Prepared thorough accounts and associated reports, identifying issues and improvement areas for continued growth
- Built positive, productive relationships with clients, gaining optimal understandings of business needs for well-executed audits
- Identified areas of risk, enabling swift resolution for continued progress towards business objectives
- Completed comprehensive reports on audit findings and recommendations
- Devised and delivered end-to-end audit assignments, highlighting concerns to partners and supporting strategic solutions
- Closely observed current economic trends and developments, enhancing audit operations and maintaining regulatory compliance
- Maintained in-depth working knowledge of GAAS, IFRS and IAS requirements for ongoing compliance
- Coached and mentored junior auditing staff, building confidence and competence to deliver accurate, reliable results.
Audit Assistant
BDO Chartered Accountants
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported timely execution and finalization of audit assignments against project deadlines
- Reported to senior auditors, ascertaining daily duties and gathering relevant evidence precisely and efficiently
- Crosschecked audit files with associated documentation to ensure appropriate levels of supporting evidence
- Accurately prepared accounting data analysis from client records against assignment deadlines
- Coordinated detailed, risk-based reviews of financial records and control environment to uncover inconsistencies
- Produced detailed reports for audit review processes, highlighting concerns and presenting targeted solutions
- Carried out diligent risk assessments, carefully considering operational, financial and reputational concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Law Commerce and Law -
University of Western Cape
01.2023
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (Part 2) Accounting and Finance -
Malawi College of Accountancy
01.2015
Technician Diploma - Financial Accounting (ICAM) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi
01.2014
Certificate in Financial Accounting (ICAM) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi
01.2011
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) -
Katoto Secondary School
01.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Idea, Audit Process Tool, Podcasters, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong Compliance monitoring skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication abilities
- Expertise in time management, organization, and creativity
- Expertise in data analysis, documentation and reports
- Superb analytical and communications skills that enable optimum results
- Strong Legal Research skills and contract drafting and reviewing skills
- Compliance testing knowledge
- Account reconciliation processes
- Account reconciliation expert
Affiliations
Institute of Certified Chartered Accountants in Malawi Diplomate Member (ICAM Dip.M) - 2019
Languages
Fluent in English, Tumbuka and Chichewa.
References
- Prosper Chaponda, Senior Legal Manager, FDH Holdings Limited, P.O Box 512, Blantyre, +265 999 739 839, PChaponda@fdh.co.mw
- Ngwiro Mchakama, Audit Supervisor, BDO, P.O. Box 3038, Blantyre, +265 9953 306 86, nmchakama@bdo.co.mw
- Professor Leah Mwambene, Deputy Dean, University of Western Cape, P.O. Box X17, Bellville, Cape town, 7535, +277 2906 7486, lmwambene@uwc.ac.za
Timeline
Legal Intern
FDH Holdings Limited
03.2024 - Current
Finance and Administration Officer
14 Trees - Durabric
11.2020 - 06.2021
Audit Senior
BDO Chartered Accountants
01.2018 - 03.2020
Audit Assistant
BDO Chartered Accountants
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce Law Commerce and Law -
University of Western Cape
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (Part 2) Accounting and Finance -
Malawi College of Accountancy
Technician Diploma - Financial Accounting (ICAM) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi
Certificate in Financial Accounting (ICAM) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) -
Katoto Secondary School
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