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Peter Phiri

@peterphiri

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I am a CIMA-qualified accountant delivering financial control, audit expertise and risk-focused regulatory compliance.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance or regulatory role where I can apply CIMA skills in audit, risk and compliance, lead teams, improve processes and drive profitability.

I am a fully CIMA-qualified accountant with an Honours degree in Applied Accounting and extensive experience across audit, financial management and regulatory inspection. I combine analytical problem-solving with practical finance operations to deliver reliable, timely reporting and controls.

At my current role as an Inspector I developed the departmental risk register and provided input to pension sector legislation, and as a Senior Accountant I improved profitability, implemented ERP upgrades and established a credit control function. I have a strong audit background from Big Four engagements where I worked on financial services, telecommunications and listed entities, delivering rigorous risk assessments and process improvements.

I am committed to continuous professional development, mentoring junior staff, and driving compliance and efficiency that protect stakeholders and strengthen organizational performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Inspector

Current

Pension and Insurance Authority

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Lead inspections and regulatory supervision of pension and insurance entities, evaluating financial statements, solvency and risk frameworks while recommending enforcement actions. Developed the department risk register and provided input to the Pensions Bill.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Financial Analysis Policy Development Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Accountant

Oryx Oil Ndola

Sep 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Managed finance operations including budgeting, cashflow, ERP upgrades and internal controls, improving reporting timeliness and contributing to a 5% increase in company profitability. Led implementation of credit control and asset transfer policies to strengthen controls.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Cash Flow Management ERP (Pastel Navision Internal Controls Treasury Management Stakeholder Management

Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Mar 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Conducted audits and risk assessments for financial services and corporate clients, leading engagements and delivering compliance recommendations. Contributed to Global Fund reviews and participated in PCAOB-trained audit teams.

Audit IFRS Risk Assessment Internal Controls Financial Statement Analysis Client Engagement PCAOB

Audit Associate

BDO

Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 (1 month)

Performed financial and internal control audits, risk analysis and business advisory work to support clients' compliance and performance improvements.

Audit Internal Controls Risk Analysis Financial Reporting Business Advisory Compliance

Credit Controller

Airtel Zambia

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Managed credit control and collections processes, prepared daily and weekly collection reports, reconciled receivables and reduced outstanding balances through targeted follow-ups.

Credit Control Collections Reporting Excel

Finance Intern

Airtel Zambia

Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 (2 months)

Supported data entry and device reconciliation tasks, improving accuracy of asset records and transaction posting during a three-month internship.

Data Entry Reconciliations Transaction Posting Excel Record keeping

Finance Intern

Zambian Governance Foundation

May 2014 - Jan 2015 (8 months)

Processed payments, performed bank and payroll reconciliations, entered transactions in Navision and prepared notes and journal entries to support financial statements.

Navision Bank Reconciliation Journal Entries Payroll Reconciliation Accounts Payable Financial Reporting