Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience in audit and financial services, the expert specializes in planning and developing audit methodologies, risk management, and financial management. Career highlights include leading international projects with organizations such as the African Union and Plan International, achieving significant reductions in ineligible expenditures and modernizing procurement processes. Responsibilities have included leading audit teams, supervising staff, and implementing quality assurance programs. The expert has introduced innovative audit management software and developed training materials, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced audit quality. Professional expertise is underscored by ACCA, CIMA, and CISA certifications.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the EU, World Bank, AfDB, JPA, Finland, DfID, Global Fund, USAID, NORAD, CIDA, SIDA, FINIDA, and the African Union. Their involvement spans project implementation, financial management, risk assessment, and capacity building. The expert has worked on governance and financial management projects across multiple regions, including Eastern and Southern Africa, South America, and South East Asia, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and enhancing grants management and program delivery.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Senior Auditor and Global Assurance Senior have provided the expert with extensive experience in the financial services and audit sectors. They have led initiatives in public finance, governance, and risk management, with responsibilities including audit methodologies, financial analysis, and internal audit leadership. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in audit processes and enhancing public procurement systems. The expert's work spans multiple regions, including Eastern and Southern Africa, South America, and South East Asia, reflecting a broad geographic scope and deep sectoral knowledge. Extensive geographic experience includes notable assignments in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, as well as work in South America and South East Asia. Engaging deeply with local governance and cultural dynamics, the expert has operated in challenging environments such as post-conflict areas and regions undergoing significant development transitions.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual settings, the expert is a native speaker of English, demonstrating full professional proficiency in all aspects. They are also fluent in Chichewa, with native-level command. In French, they possess a strong capability for professional writing and comfortable verbal communication, enhancing their ability to work in diverse, multilingual environments. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ESAMI/Maastricht School of Management, focusing on Business Administration with the program offered by an institution located in Maastricht, Netherlands, and ESAMI, an African management institute.