Dorcus Natasha Tomaida Thornicroft-Bwalya
Ndola,Zambia
Summary
Chartered Accountant and CFO-ready finance executive with over nine years of progressive experience across audit, internal audit, financial control, and country finance leadership roles. Proven capability in operating at enterprise and board level, with comprehensive accountability for financial governance, IFRS reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, audit oversight, cash-flow management, working-capital optimisation, and performance improvement across multi-country operations. Active Board Trustee and Investment Committee member with experience in listed, regulated, and multinational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Financial Controller
African Oxygen (Afrox) Limited – Linde Group
Ndola, Zambia, Malawi
2023.10 - 2026.04
- Full financial stewardship across two countries. Key outcomes include 25% reduction in receivables, margin improvement to ~50%, completion of historical tax reconciliations (2005–2024), implementation of Smart Invoicing, and receipt of the Linde Leadership Award (2024–2026) for sustained global leadership contribution.
Country Finance Manager
mPharma
, Zambia, Rwanda
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Leadership of country finance teams and delivery of consolidated financial reporting.
- Closed three years of outstanding audits (2020–2022) and improved liquidity through cost and revenue initiatives.
- Cash‑flow and liquidity management, cost control, and financial discipline.
Group Senior Internal Auditor
Zambeef Products Plc
2020.12 - 2022.12
- Group-level ICFR and SEC compliance leadership; managed team of eight auditors.
- Assisted in reviewing management accounts and consolidated financial statements. Supported compliance with accounting policies and standards. Contributed to preparation of financial reports and documentation.
Audit Senior / Audit Associate
Deloitte & Touche
2016.10 - 2020.11
- Leveraged big-four audit experience to enhance governance and professional judgement across diverse client portfolios.
- Audit of listed, multinational and donor-funded entities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Science - Accounting & Economics
Monash University
2012.07 - 2015.12
Skills
Interpersonal: integrity, transparency, sound judgement, and calm leadership
Tech: SAP Sage Evolution Pastel Smart Invoicing
Advanced Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint
Certification
- ACCA – Associate Member (Top Affiliate Zambia)
- ZICA – Associate Member A013187
Accomplishments
- ACCA - Zambia - Country Top Affiliate with awards in SBL, AFM & AA
- ZICA - Award in Commercial & Corporate Law
- Monash - Scholarship recipient for Academic Excellence and Equity
References
References available upon request.
Board & Governance
- Saturnia Regna Pension Fund
- Board Trustee (2025 – Present) | Main Board & Investment Committee
- Fiduciary oversight, investment governance, and long-term funding sustainability.
Timeline
Financial Controller
African Oxygen (Afrox) Limited – Linde Group
2023.10 - 2026.04
Country Finance Manager
mPharma
2023.01 - 2023.09
Group Senior Internal Auditor
Zambeef Products Plc
2020.12 - 2022.12
Audit Senior / Audit Associate
Deloitte & Touche
2016.10 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Business Science - Accounting & Economics
Monash University
2012.07 - 2015.12