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Kenson Munshya

Internal Audit And Risk Management Professional
Lusaka,Lusaka

Summary

Governance, Risk Management and Internal Auditing profession with about 10 years of work experience. A proven innovative and transformative leader recognized in 2019 by the Institute of internal Auditors(IIA) among the top 15 global emerging leaders in internal audit. A skilled and tenacious problem solver with strong communication skills with diverse work experience gained from working in 8 African countries as part of the Standard Bank Group namely, Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia. Kenson has excelled academically and posses an MBA with Distinction from Heriot Watt University in Scotland, a Bachelor in Business Administration from Rusangu University in Zambia. Double certified as an internal Auditor(CIA) and information systems auditor(CISA). Kenson has intermediate to expert skills in future ready transformation skills including Robotic automation, machine learning, cybersecurity and big data.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Audit Manager- Corporate Functions

Stanbic Bank Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2016 - Current
  • Audit Manager providing Assurance and Consultancy services over Governance, Risk Management and system of internal controls responsible for Finance, Credit, Compliance, Legal, Human Capital, Information Technology and Operations.

Key Achievements

1. Recognized and awarded top 15 global emerging leader award by the Institute of internal audit for work done in promoting audit process automation.

2. Awarded the 2018 Standard Bank Group Internal Audit(GIA) Mark of
Excellence for pioneering and championing the use of data analytics across
the African countries.

3. Delivered and executed assurance and consultancy work in 8 countries including Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia. The work has been credited to improving governance, risk management and system of internal controls.

Internal Auditor

Zambia Telecommunications
Lusaka, Zambia
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • To provide risk based independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance, advice and insight to the Board of Directors of Zamtel, the Finance and Audit Committee and the Executive Committee (EXCO) over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks and in so doing enhance and protect organizational value.

Key Achievements

1. Kenson lead a team of 10 team members( internal and consultancies) that focused on review of the billing system. The Revenue Assurance work resulted in recovery of about US $ 4 million in lost revenues due to revenue leakage and the change of billing system at ZAMTEL.

Associate

PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Lusaka, Zambia
03.2013 - 10.2015
  • Reporting to the Senior Manager-Risk Assurance services.
  • Co-managed a portfolio of 15 clients ranging from Financial services, Telecommunications, Energy, Mining and Quasi-Government agencies.
  • Work performed included the following;
  • Performance of information technology general controls(ITGCs) in support of financial audit.
  • Revenue Assurance.
  • Data migration consulting.
  • Security assessments- cyber security/penetration testing.
  • Disaster recovery planning audit/ consultancy.

Accountant

Vildamo Transport Ltd
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2010 - 02.2013
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Key Achievements

1. Improved Profit After Tax earnings from K250,000 to K1,000,000 by improving cost management and reducing revenue leakage.

2. Grew the company from 2 64 sitter buses to 8 64 sitter buses in a period of 3 years.

Education

MBA - FINANCE- With DISTINCTION

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
EDINBURGH SCOTLAND
07.2019 - 04.2021

Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA) - Specialization in The Review of IT Systems

ISACA
Illinois USA
01.2017 - 12.2019

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA)
Florida, USA
01.2018 - 03.2019

BBA - Business Administration With Distinction

Rusangu University
Monze, Zambia
09.2007 - 07.2013

Skills

    Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls(GRC)

CyberSecurity and Technology Risk

Robotic Process Automation

Auditing

Technology Audit

Risk Assessment

Audit Planning

References

Available on request

Timeline

MBA - FINANCE- With DISTINCTION

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
07.2019 - 04.2021

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA)
01.2018 - 03.2019

Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA) - Specialization in The Review of IT Systems

ISACA
01.2017 - 12.2019

Audit Manager- Corporate Functions

Stanbic Bank Zambia
07.2016 - Current

Internal Auditor

Zambia Telecommunications
10.2015 - 06.2016

Associate

PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
03.2013 - 10.2015

Accountant

Vildamo Transport Ltd
02.2010 - 02.2013

BBA - Business Administration With Distinction

Rusangu University
09.2007 - 07.2013
Kenson MunshyaInternal Audit And Risk Management Professional