LAUREN NJELEMBA
Ndola
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting and External Audit Professional with two years of experience in financial reporting, external audits, risk assessments, and internal controls. Has the ability to handle complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence to work as part of a team and independently. A track record of successfully carrying out eight external audits independently including the preparation of financial statements for the external entities and up to twenty with a team ensuring regulatory compliance (IFRS, GAAP), strengthened corporate governance and helped various entities maintain integrity, transparency, reliability and accuracy of their financial reporting. Experience also includes posting of transactions for external entities into accounting software, analysing complex financial data and identifying areas for operational and financial improvement. Presently looking for a suitable opportunistic position with a dynamic company or organization where I can excel, deliver & achieve my potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Audit Assistant
PKF Chartered Accountants
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Accounting Firm
- Independently carried out/Assisted in performing internal and external audits for SMEs and multinational entities with annual revenue exceeding ZMW 100,000,000 in the manufacturing, retail and service sectors.
- Planned, supervised, and reviewed end-to-end audit engagements in compliance with ISA and firm standards.
- Reviewing of internal controls and processes, identified control weaknesses and provided actionable recommendations to improve financial processes and risk management.
- Substantive testing and reviewing of accounting transactions and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance on reported balances providing recommendations based on the findings.
- Preparation of financial statements.
- Review of accounting policies.
- Preparing reconciliations for both payables and receivables.
- Preparation and reconciliation of assets registers.
- Preparation of audit programmes.
- Posting of transactions into accounting software.
- Preparation and reviews of VAT returns, PAYE returns, NAPSA and NHIMA returns.
- Participated in inventory counts, client interviews, and walkthroughs of accounting processes.
Education
Grade 12 Certificate -
St Mary's Secondary School
ACCA Level 2 Applied Skills Diploma - Equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s Degree
Sunway University
ACCA Level 3 Strategic Professional Level - Equivalent to a UK Master’s Degree
CA Zambia Qualification - undefined
Skills
- External Audit and Assurance
- Financial statements preparation
- Regulatory Compliance (IFRS & GAAP)
- Risk assessment and Internal Controls
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Taxation and payroll accounting
- Posting transactions into accounting software
- Accounting and audit software usage
- Team leadership and supervision
- Time management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Strategic decision making
- Workflow optimisation
- Training and mentoring of junior staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Good IT knowledge
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Integrity and ethical judgement
- Economic awareness
- Fast learner
- Adaptability under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Microsoft Office programs
- Caseware
- Inflo
- Pastel Accounting & Payroll processing utility software
Languages
English
Fluent
Personal Information
ID Number: 277058/71/1
References
- Christine Mwewa, Manager, PKF Chartered Accountants, 4th Floor Compensation House, Ndola, 0969473289
- Nchimunya Hapeza, Partner, HLB Zambia, Lyness house unit 1&2, Kitwe, 0968593443
Timeline
Audit Assistant
PKF Chartered Accountants
05.2023 - 05.2025
ACCA Level 3 Strategic Professional Level - Equivalent to a UK Master’s Degree
CA Zambia Qualification - undefined
Grade 12 Certificate -
St Mary's Secondary School
ACCA Level 2 Applied Skills Diploma - Equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s Degree
Sunway University
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