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Kamana Kapelembi

@kamanakapelembi

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Senior audit and finance leader driving IFRS compliance and governance.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior audit or finance leadership roles advising Boards and executives, driving IFRS compliance, strengthening controls, and mentoring teams in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.

I am a finance professional with over 15 years' experience in external audit across banking, insurance, pension, manufacturing, agricultural, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. I specialise in financial reporting under IFRS, strengthening internal controls, and delivering governance reporting to Boards and Audit Committees.

At KPMG I advanced from audit trainee to Senior Manager, leading teams of 10–15 on large, complex, cross-border engagements and delivering measurable improvements in audit readiness and operational efficiency. I led finance transformation initiatives and coordinated group reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

I have a track record of exceeding revenue targets (surpassed annual targets by 40%), embedding continuous improvement, and building client relationships that strengthen decision-making through forecasting, variance analysis, and risk assessments. I am also an accredited facilitator and KPMG Clara application champion.

I hold fellowships (FCCA, FZICA), recent sustainability and assurance certifications, and I seek roles where I can advise senior leadership, enhance financial transparency, and mentor teams to raise technical and governance standards.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Manager – Audit

KPMG

Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Partnered with Boards and executive leadership to deliver strategic financial insights and governance reporting, led finance transformation initiatives improving IFRS compliance and audit readiness, and directed teams of 10–15 on large complex assignments while exceeding annual revenue targets by 40%.

IFRS Team Leadership Financial Reporting Internal Controls Risk Assessment Client Relationship Management

Manager – Audit and Assurance

KPMG

Jul 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 2 months)

Coordinated audits of financial institutions and large corporates to ensure compliance with IFRS and sector regulations, prepared and reviewed financial statements, and recommended control and reconciliation improvements to strengthen financial operations.

IFRS Financial Statement Preparation Performance Analysis Internal Controls Regulatory Compliance Forecasting

Audit Senior to Assistant Manager

KPMG

Dec 2009 - Jun 2017 (7 years 6 months)

Held progressive audit roles across Zambia, Botswana and the Isle of Man delivering audits, financial statements and data analytics, supporting IFRS-compliant reporting and coaching teams to improve audit quality and efficiency.

Audit Data Analytics IFRS Financial Reporting Coaching Risk Mitigation