Admiring Nature
KHUMBO CLEMENT SALIMA
Chief Internal Auditor
Office Of The President & Cabinet, Private Bag 301, Capital Hill, Lilongwe 3
Summary
I have a Master’s in Business Administration (2019), Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (2008), Certificate in Accounting (1997). And I have attended several short courses pertaining to internal auditing, fraud investigations and Management.
I am a seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable person with leadership, planning abilities and with 20 years’ experience working in the internal auditing field understanding business processes, audit standards related risks, governance and control frameworks.
Risen from internal audit assistant to Chief Internal Auditor and working in different managerial roles directing the activities of the section, preparing annual and long term work plans and supervising sectional and staff performance, preparing and managing internal audit budget and communicating audit results to the relevant authorities in the public Ministries and departments such as Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) and Zomba City Council.
I was born on 15 March, 1977.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chief Internal Auditor
Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
Lilongwe
04.2022 - Current
- Overall management of internal audit in the Ministry/Department
- In consultation with Heads of Departments and the Central Internal Audit Unit (CIAU) prepared OPC Annual and Long-Term Audit work plans and Budget
- Carried out and supervised Audit Inspection (Performance, Financial and Operational Audits) and Audit reports
- Prepared OPC Audit programs for various Audit assignments
- Reviewed management’s response to Audit observations
- Prepared OPC annual reports on Audit performance to the Principal Secretary (Administration) and the Director, Central Internal Audit Unit (CIAU)
- Implemented periodic Internal Audit Enrichment Programs for all Audit personnel in the OPC
- Managed OPC Internal Audit Budget
Principal Internal Auditor
Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
Lilongwe 3
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Prepared OPC annual and long-term Strategic Audit Plans and Budgets;
- Developed OPC Audit Programs for various audit assignments
- Carried out audit inspections (Performance, Financial and Operational Audits) and draft audit reports;
- Supervised OPC internal auditors under my charge;
- Managed audit field teams;
- Carried out on the job training of audit staff;
- Identified training needs and making recommendations thereof;
- Discussed audit findings with the OPC heads of institutions audited
- Developed OPC auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Lilongwe
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and verified financial information to detect noncompliance with government laws, regulations policies i.e., Public Finance Management Act
- Prepared Ministry's drafts reports on auditing findings
- Prepared Ministry's current and long-term audit programs
- Carried out routine audit inspection and write survey reports
- Carried special audits and investigations
- Discussed audit findings with audit heads
- Supervised audit staff of low grade
- Accounted to supervisor on my audit operations
- Prepared Ministry's budgets for audit programs
- Played an advisory role on best practice
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Produced audit reports.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
Internal Auditor
Public Procurement and Disposal Authority (PPDA)
Lilongwe
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Developed and executed a financial, operational and compliance audit program.
- Evaluated the adequacy of the systems of internal control
- Performed follow up audits where appropriate
- Pursued any concern that arises in respect of the management of public resources which justifies further investigation
- Reviewed, analyzed and verified the accuracy and completeness of accounting, operational systems and financial records
- Examined the records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with the applicable laws
- Evaluated procedures and analyzed data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of efforts, fraud, or lack of compliance with written procedures
- Prepared and produced reports of the results of audit examinations, including recommendations for improvements
- Carried out adhoc audits and special audit assignments.
Internal Auditor
Zomba City Council
Zomba
01.2001 - 06.2012
- Managed the internal audit department
- Developed Council's annual audit plan, audit assignments and developing detailed audit program
- Prepared audit program, objectives and scope and overseeing its implementation
- Examined, evaluated and reported on adequacy and effectiveness of systems of internal controls, risk management and governance to ensure compliance of policies and procedure, accomplishing management objectives, reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, economic, effective and efficiency use of Council's resources and safeguard of assets
- Ensured that all transactions are properly authorized, recorded, accounted for
- Carried out special investigations in case of fraud and irregularities allegations
- Prepared, wrote, submitted periodic/annual comprehensive reports and on audits and investigations
- Developed recommendations for corrective action and improvements in the control systems
Education
Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management
Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)
Arusha, Tanzania 05.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration
University of Malawi
Blantyre, Malawi 04.2003 - 02.2008
Certificate in Financial Accounting - Accounting Technician
Malawi College of Accountancy
Blantyre, Malawi 01.1996 - 05.1997
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - O Levels
Nkhata - Bay Sec. School
Nkhatabay, Malawi 01.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
Proven experience as an Internal auditor
Accomplishments
- Fraud and Corruption Investigation (Cowater International, 18-31 March 2015)
- Performance Audit (SOFRECO, 9-10 February 2015)
- Fundamentals of Information Technology & IDEA (CAAT’s) Software (Cowater International – 22-30 Sept. 2014)
- Basic Internal Auditing & Risk Based Internal Audit (Cowater International – August 2014)
- Induction Course for Internal Auditors (Staff Dev. Institute 23 June – 1st August 2014)
- Global Tools and Techniques for Internal Auditors (Institute of Internal Auditors (Mw)) - February 2013)
- Revised International Internal Auditing Standards (Institute of Internal Auditors (Mw)) - January 2013)
- African Development Bank Fiduciary Clinic – (ADB - July 2012)
- Internal Audit Management (MCA) (December 2011)
- Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) (UNICEF – November 2010)
Certification
OPC Training Committee Member
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors (Malawi)
Interests
Watching Football
Watching Documentaries
Doing Exercises ( Aerobics, Running & Walking)
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Internet and Email Operations
References
Rawbreeze Mbewe
Deputy Director, Administration
Office of President and Cabinet (OPC)
Private Bag 301
Lilongwe 3
Cell: 0999317998
rawbmbewe@gmail.com
Flexer Ngoma
Deputy Director of Internal Audit Services
Office of President and Cabinet (OPC)
Private Bag 301
Lilongwe 3,
Cell 0881155443/099933872
flexerngoma@yahoo.com
Jonathan Kantayeni
Monitoring & Enforcement Manager
Public Procurement & Disposal Authority (PPDA)
Private Bag 383
Lilongwe 3.
Cell: 0999969661,
jkantayeni@gmail.com
0999333872
flexerngoma@yahoo.com
Timeline
Chief Internal Auditor
Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
04.2022 - Current
Principal Internal Auditor
Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
07.2017 - 04.2020
Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management
Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)
05.2017 - 11.2019
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
09.2013 - 07.2017
Internal Auditor
Public Procurement and Disposal Authority (PPDA)
06.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration
University of Malawi
04.2003 - 02.2008
Internal Auditor
Zomba City Council
01.2001 - 06.2012
Certificate in Financial Accounting - Accounting Technician
Malawi College of Accountancy
01.1996 - 05.1997
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - O Levels
Nkhata - Bay Sec. School
01.1993 - 06.1995
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