Zambia
Thomas is an experienced and accomplished Audit, Finance, Risk, Controls and Governance professional, a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA), Certified SAP Financials Consultant, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and is Prince2 Project Management Certified. He is the current President of the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Zambia, and a member of the Risk & Audit Committee for the Ministry of Justice of Zambia. Has over 16 years of combined experience in Finance, Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, preparation of financial statements for institutions in various industry sectors such as Taxation, Pensions, banking, motor trade, Manufacturing, Farming, Utility service providers, and not for profit organisations. He has over the years been leading staff in the planning, execution and management of audits, consultancy and investigation assignments that are aimed at providing Governing Boards and Chief Executive Officers, assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of Risk management, Governance and Internal control processes. Thomas is the Chairperson of the Technical Committee mandated to come up with legislation to regulate the Internal Audit Profession in Zambia. Being an excellent trainer, Thomas has been used to facilitate training workshops covering various subjects on, Internal Auditing, Finance, Ethics, Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Information Technology, and Data Analytics both within and outside Zambia. He has the ability to undertake project assignments of a distinctively complex nature requiring a relatively high degree of judgement based on experience and applied knowledge
The President of the Institute of Internal Auditors Zambia (IIAZ) leads the organization by setting strategic direction, overseeing governance, advocating for the profession, promoting professional development, ensuring ethical standards, driving membership growth, and managing financial health. As the chief representative, the President engages with stakeholders and aligns IIAZ's activities with the standards of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors to advance the internal auditing profession in Zambia.
To plan and manage audits, consultancy and investigation assignments that aim at providing the Governing Board and Commissioner General, assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls in Zambia Revenue Authority. This involves appreciating various systems of operation and processes in the Authority; planning audit assignments; reviewing and approving of audit programs and related working papers; supervision and training of audit staff to ensure that audit assignments are done thoroughly; production of audit reports and ensuring quality control at all stages of the audit process; monitoring the progress of the implementation of agreed corrective actions relating to control and other deficiencies raised in the audit findings.
To lead staff in the performance of various audit and special assignments under areas of responsibility. This involves appreciating various systems of operation and processes in the Authority; planning audit assignments; production of audit programs; supervision of audit assignments; production of audit reports and ensuring quality control at all stages of the audit process. The purpose is to add value and improve the Authority’s operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes