Macbolan Chipula

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Jan 2011 - May 2021

  As a Manager within the Audit and Assurance practice my responsibilities include:• Managing key audit relationships across a variety of industry sectors;• Delivering high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls • Coordinating with teams on-site including planning, day to day control, contact with key client staff, respecting deadlines for assignments • Identifying and developing both audit and assurance opportunities with new and existing clients;• Leading audit teams and developing assistant managers and junior team members to reach their potential;• Building relationships with other departments to deliver market and client focused business solutions. Show less Involves taking on responsibility for the audit lifecycle, support the delivery of external audit and advisory services and take a central role in reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of staff.As an Assistant Manager my key responsibilities included: •Taking responsibility for the full audit lifecycle including the planning, execution and reviewing of audit work within the Insurance, Financial services and International sectors. •Managing external audit relationships within the Insurance sector; •Supporting the delivery of advisory services within the Insurance sector; •Identifying and developing both audit and advisory opportunities with new and existing clients; •Understanding and supporting the firm’s commitment to create an inclusive culture. Show less Involves leading of statutory audits and various business solutions to a wide range of sectors of the economy ranging from Banks, Insurance companies, Government Bodies, Building Societies, Micro Financial Services, N.G.Os, Pension funds and Hospitality Key Roles and Responsibilities: Review and understand the client’s business and identify business risks facing the company considering the macro/micro environment and identify key audit risks. Conduct a review of internal control system and pinpoint weaknesses for reporting to management. Identify critical cycles in the client’s business and formulate audit strategies to mitigate the risks identified. Prepare a detailed task plan and budget to ensure that audits are carried out efficiently and effectively. Prepare reports to management highlighting any internal control weaknesses and significant errors identified during the audit and provide recommendations. Hold clearance meetings with management. Review work done by junior staff to ensure high standards of quality are maintained. Coordinate audit team activities to meet the audit objectives. Coach and appraise junior staff on assignments. Generate statutory accounts in accordance with the relevant accounting standards (IFRS, ZAS), management letters and audit issues memoranda for partner attention. Prepare a memorandum of adjustments to rectify errors noted in the client’s accounting records. Arrange, co-ordinate and attend meetings between client senior management and the engagement Partner and Manger. Show less Involves leading of statutory audits and various business solutions to a wide range of sectors of the economy ranging from Banks, Insurance companies, Government Bodies, Building Societies, Micro Financial Services, N.G.Os, Pension funds and HospitalityKey Roles and Responsibilities: Review and understand the client’s business and identify business risks facing the company considering the macro/micro environment and identify key audit risks. Conduct a review of internal control system and pinpoint weaknesses for reporting to management. Identify critical cycles in the client’s business and formulate audit strategies to mitigate the risks identified. Prepare a detailed task plan and budget to ensure that audits are carried out efficiently and effectively. Prepare reports to management highlighting any internal control weaknesses and significant errors identified during the audit and provide recommendations. Hold clearance meetings with management. Review work done by junior staff to ensure high standards of quality are maintained. Coordinate audit team activities to meet the audit objectives. Coach and appraise junior staff on assignments. Generate statutory accounts in accordance with the relevant accounting standards (IFRS, ZAS), management letters and audit issues memoranda for partner attention. Prepare a memorandum of adjustments to rectify errors noted in the client’s accounting records. Arrange, co-ordinate and attend meetings between client senior management and the engagement Partner and Manger. Show less

  • Manager

    Nov 2018 - May 2021

  • Assistant Manager

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Staff Accountant

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Audit Senior

    Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  • Audit Associate

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
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  PwC UK

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Manager

  As a Manager in Assurance my responsibilities include:- Leading multi-location teams, using team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards;- Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow me to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit;- Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate;- Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions;- Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout;- Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in my business unit;- Supporting my team’s technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and - Putting my team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Show less

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  PwC Zambia

  Mar 2023 - Nov 2024

  Senior Manager

  As a Senior Manager, I assist the Engagement Leader, work and lead a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. My key skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Show less