Mas Mwanda

Experience

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  BMC Consulting

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2010

  Management Consultant

  I served as a Management Consultant for BMC Consulting, an advisory entity that was accredited by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and National Youth Development Agency. BMC was a preferred business plan development company by major banks in South Africa. I added value to the company and its clientele by delivering on the following: • The development of business concepts and strategic business plans for clients• Business mentorship and support to small and medium size enterprises• Business plan reviews for clients looking to apply for funding at the Industrial Development Corporation ('IDC'), National Empowerment Fund, Sasol Siyakha and Umsobomvu Fund• SME training at local municipalities and The Department of Trade and Industry (‘DTI’)• Strategic planning and leadership• Preparation and development of strategic plans and due diligence reports• Sourcing funding for businesses• Development of marketing plans• Installation of Financial and Accounting Systems• Accounting related assessments• Management AccountingMy work involved extensive travel within South Africa with key points of service being Pretoria, Johannesburg, Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Secunda and Rustenburg. Show less

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  BDO

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Audit Associate

  I was an audit associate for BDO. My role encompassed assisting the Managers and Partners with the administration, planning, execution and completion of audit engagements. Some of my responsibilities included:• Preparing and maintaining audit budgets• Conducting financial audits• Drafting financial statements • Preparing audit reports and statements for review • Mentoring and support of junior team members I was part of audit teams for key clients in the following sectors:• Banking and financial services • Energy and Natural Resources including mining • Agriculture • Tourism and hospitalityI was part of top audits including the world’s single-largest producing emerald mine. Show less

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  KPMG Zambia

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2014

  Audit Associate

  Working closely with engagement senior management including partners, I was responsible for planning and completing a wide range of audit engagements. My responsibilities primarily encompassed the following:• Financial statement audits• Financial statement reviews• IT Audits• Audit related agreed upon procedures

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  KPMG

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2021

  Lead manager responsible for transaction services with a focus on financial due diligence. I supported local and international clients that were looking to grow, transform, expand and diversify their businesses in the Sub-Saharan Africa market. From buying to selling a company - deal advisory was my main arena. Some of my interesting engagements included:• Financial due diligence of major banks • Financial due diligence for a telecommunications company and payments facilitator• Financial due diligence of insurance companies• Due diligence reviews for international private equity firms • Review of financial models • Valuation of a petroleum refinery company• Development of a business plan for an entity that was awarded a mobile phone operator licence• Secondment to MTN, a South African multinational mobile telecommunications company to serve in its Fintech, Finance and Accounting team• Lead manager for a key national engagement. The situational analysis and review of over 10 state owned entities for the Industrial Development Corporation • Market entry study for a Steel/ metal fabrication company • Business process reviews and Internal audits (including SOX reviews) of major mines • Lead manager for asset verification and management assignments for strategic state-owned institutions• Through multi-firm agreements, I have worked on engagements and proposals with member firms in the UK, Hong Kong, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya and India, to mention a few. Show less

  • Manager, Deal Advisory

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Assistant Manager, Deal Advisory

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Senior Consultant, Deal Advisory

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
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  KPMG Zambia

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Manager, Quality and Risk Management, Internal Audit and Risk Compliance Services

  Served as the lead manager responsible for quality and risk management. Working closely with the Ethics and Independence Partner/ Risk Management Partner, I worked on various quality and compliance programs including supporting the implementation of ISQM1.

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  KPMG Bahamas

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  Manager, Corporate Finance and Transaction Services

  I was part of a vibrant and experienced team of corporate finance and transaction services professionals. I managed a diverse portfolio of financial advisory, corporate finance and transaction services engagements for international and local clients.

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  KPMG Zambia

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Senior Manager, Deal Advisory

  I was part of the senior management team at KPMG. I was responsible for leading the Deal Advisory space.I delivered value in key sectors such as mining, financial services and telecommunications.

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2023 - now

  Senior Manager, Financial Advisory

  I manage and deliver financial advisory solutions that can unlock and preserve value in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and restructuring.