Lucia Ndapanda Kaimbi
Forensic Audit And Investigation Officer
Windhoek
Summary
Enthusiastic and career-driven forensic accounting professional with over four years of experience in financial investigations, fraud risk management, and financial analysis. Currently serving as a Forensic Audit & Investigation Officer at Nampost, with prior roles at PwC (Senior Associate – Forensics) and the Namibia Training Authority (Financial Claims Evaluation Officer). A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and member of the ACFE, holding a Degree in Accounting, a Diploma in Accounting and Finance, and multiple forensic certifications. I leverage my forensic expertise, interpersonal skills, and advanced systems to deliver actionable insights while consistently upholding accuracy, professionalism, and integrity under pressure. Outside of work, I am an aspiring reader with a passion for hiking, running, and research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Forensic Audit and Investigation Officer
Namibia Post Limited
Windhoek
09.2025 - Current
- Conducting forensic audits and investigations in line with NamPost policies and providing actionable recommendations.
- Planning and executing fieldwork, performing data analysis, and compiling comprehensive reports.
- Conducting interviews, drafting affidavits, and collaborating with law enforcement and NamRA.
- Assessing whistleblower cases, past fraud incidents, and business processes to identify risks and recommend improvements.
- Discovering vulnerabilities in internal controls and advising on preventive and corrective measures.
- Utilizing Power BI to generate insights that strengthen investigative outcomes.
- Developing and implementing tailored forensic audit programs while maintaining a forensic audit control register.
- Performing risk assessments, monitoring emerging fraud trends, and advising management on fraud risk mitigation.
- Delivering fraud awareness training across departments to promote a strong anti-fraud culture
- Authenticating and validating internal account information upon requests from law enforcement agencies and NamRA.
Senior Associate Forensics
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Windhoek
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Understanding Money laundering, Financing of Terrorism and FAFT recommendations and methodology.
- Providing a wide range of forensic services to clients across public and private sectors.
- Conducting complex fraud investigations, including planning, evidence collection, and reporting.
- Conducting detailed fraud risk assessments and assisting clients in developing controls to mitigate financial crime.
- Conducting board assessments to evaluate governance structures and control effectiveness.
- Perform ISA 240 and ISAE 3402 reviews and provide audit support related to fraud and forensic risks.
- Assisting with the completion of draft forensic reports and supporting appendices, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Analyzing financial and non-financial data to identify irregularities, trends, or potential red flags.
- Participating in and support forensic interviews and the documentation of findings.
- Conducting in-depth research to support investigative procedures and enhance case understanding.
- Collecting, document, and analyzing evidence in accordance with best forensic practices.
- Contributing to business development and service offering development.
- Evaluating and advising on preventive and pre-emptive anti-fraud and anti- corruption strategies.
- Refer to Senior Associate Forensics
Financial Claims Evaluation Officer
Namibia Training Authority
Windhoek
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Processing claims and validating evidence.
- Conducting report extraction for submitted claims.
- Verifying outstanding penalties and interests.
- Preparing payment reconciliations.
- Verifying employer documents.
- Compiling and presentation of ETG reports.
- Preparing monthly grants reports.
- Providing input in preparation of divisional budget.
- Performing other ad hoc duties as requested by Line Manager.
- Advising employers on the benefits of ETG participation.
- Troubleshoot problems and advising employers regarding ETG processes.
- Assisting with enforcement of compliance in liaison with Levy Collection Inspectors.
- Acting as the focal point for all correspondence and liaising/communicating with external stakeholders.
Assessor (Mass Distance Charges & Cross Border Charges)
Road Fund Administration
Windhoek
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Reconciling bank statements - Standard Bank statements against Cross Border Charges Bank book.
- Processing cash, bank charges and debit card transactions on the system.
- CBC daily banking verification as per bank statement.
- Bank Reconciliation for border post collections.
- Assisting with the Audit processes.
- Posting to Trial Balance and Ledgers.
- Request customer reconciliation statements.
- Mass Distance Debtor journals to clean customer ledger on Trial balance for omission and uncorrected prior postings.
- Debtors' reconciliation and collection.
- Assisting clients and borders with queries.
- Allocation of prepaid funds to customer ledgers.
- CBC administration and filling.
Front Desk and Administration
Stubenrauch Planning Consultant CC
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Answering incoming calls.
- Assisting walk-in clients.
- Petty cash handling.
- Ordering of stationery.
- Debtors Age Analysis and remittance advice.
- Report writing and all other admin duties.
- Organizing meetings and training.
- All other front desk duties assigned to me.
- Administration
Education
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
United States Of America 04.2001 -
Board Exams - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
North-West University
South Africa 04.2001 -
Degree in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek01.2019
Diploma in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek01.2016
Certificate - High School
Tsumeb Secondary School
Tsumeb01.2011
Skills
Productivity & Collaboration Tools - MS Suite (Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Outlook,Access,Teams),Google Workspace,Zoom
ERP & Business Systems - Kerridge Commercial System,eBizFrame,VETERP,Sage Pastel,Power BI (Data analysis and Reporting)
Communication: comprehension, reporting, and presentation
Conflict Management: proactive problem resolution, solution brainstorming, commitment to resolution
Interpersonal Skills: motivating others, building rapport, fostering positive relationships
Organisational Skills: prioritisation, planning, time management, decision-making, and analytical thinking
Negotiation Skills: balancing stakeholder needs and achieving win–win outcomes
Teamwork: cooperative, motivated, and self-driven
Stakeholder Management: effective engagement and relationship building
References
Name :Sylverster Usutirapo Tjituka,
Position: Supervisor Forensic Audit and Investigation
Cell: +264818479456
Company: Namibia Post Limited
Email: SylversterTj@nampost.com.na
Name :Victoria Mawoyo
Position: Acting Manager
Cell: +264 814667402
Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Email: Victoria.mawoyo@pwc.com
Name :Isabella Kwala
Position: Supervisor Forensic Audit and Investigation
Cell: +264812302346
Company: Namibia Training Authority
Certifications
Certificate in Advanced Microsoft Excel Training - 2023 Certificate of Exceptional Awards ACFE Namibia Chapter / Windhoek / Dec 2024
LANGUAGES
English, German, Oshiwambo, Otjiherero and Afrikaans
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality Namibian
Affiliations
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Additional Information
Driving license category Code B
Certification
Certificate of Exceptional Awards- ACFE Namibia Chapter
Timeline
Forensic Audit and Investigation Officer
Namibia Post Limited
09.2025 - Current
Senior Associate Forensics
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2025 - 08.2025
Certificate of Exceptional Awards- ACFE Namibia Chapter
12-2024
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
08-2024
Certificate in Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
11-2023
Financial Claims Evaluation Officer
Namibia Training Authority
03.2020 - 09.2023
Assessor (Mass Distance Charges & Cross Border Charges)
Road Fund Administration
12.2017 - 09.2019
Front Desk and Administration
Stubenrauch Planning Consultant CC
04.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
04.2001 -
Board Exams - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
North-West University
04.2001 -
Degree in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Diploma in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Certificate - High School
Tsumeb Secondary School