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Lasarus Tweumuna Shihungileni

Oshikango, Ohangwena,OW

Summary

Dynamic Educator, Compliance Officer and Internal Auditor with a proven track record at DAPP Namibia, excelling in compliance monitoring and fostering collaboration. Adept at conducting internal audits and enhancing operational transparency, I leverage strong analytical skills and effective communication to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulations and achieving of objectives of the Organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Officer & Internal Auditor

DAPP Namibia
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
  • Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and refinement of compliance program elements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
  • Plan and carry out audits
  • Review budgets and reports and analyses the budget variances
  • Review recruitment procedures to ensure policy and fairness was applied.
  • Sit as a member of the recruitment panel occasionally, specifically for key positions recruitments.
  • Provide support to the finance team and to the project leaders in the field carrying out different projects.
  • Part of the management team that discuss the status of budgets and the wellbeing of the organization on the monthly basis.
  • Report to the Board of Directors on Quarterly basis on compliance issues, audit finding issues, need for policy change, control environment etc.
  • Conduct risk management and conduct compliance Reviews
  • Conduct finance and compliance audits in Projects
  • Conduct expenditure statements procedure reviews
  • Conduct human resource administration reviews
  • Conduct procurement procurement procedure reviews
  • Conduct assets verification and systems review
  • Conduct trainings of project leaders and Administrators

Part-time Lecturer (Financial Accounting)

Namibia University of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Senior Associate/Accountant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Namibia)
02.2018 - 04.2021


  • Established strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and addressing issues promptly.
  • Mentored junior accountants to develop their skills, resulting in improved performance and career advancement opportunities.
  • Spearheaded budget development process, enabling the company to make informed decisions based on accurate financial data.
  • Partnered with other finance team members to implement new accounting policies or updates as needed.

Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - Education

International University of Management (IUM)
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
04-2021

Post-Graduate Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Rhodes University - South Africa
Grahamstown - Easten Cape
04-2018

Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) - Accounting And Finance

Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
10-2015

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) - Commerce

Haimbili Haufiku Senior Secondary School
Eenhana, Ohangwena, Namibia
11-2011

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Good communication,
  • Numerical and analytical
  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work under pressure, independently and in teams
  • Document review
  • Auditing processes
  • Internal audits
  • Detail-oriented, creative and collaborative skills
  • Planning and budgeting
  • Teaching/lecturing

Additional Information

REFENCE CONDUCT:

DAPP Namibia

Alfred Besa (Managing Director)

Cell: +264812934526


PWC Namibia

Samuel Ndahangwapo (Director/Partner)

Cell: +264 81141 0494


NUST

Daniel Kamotho (Senior Accounting Lecturer)

Cell: +264816993345



Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Oshiwambo
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Compliance Officer & Internal Auditor

DAPP Namibia
01.2022 - Current

Part-time Lecturer (Financial Accounting)

Namibia University of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Associate/Accountant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Namibia)
02.2018 - 04.2021

Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2015 - 12.2015

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - Education

International University of Management (IUM)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Rhodes University - South Africa

Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) - Accounting And Finance

Polytechnic of Namibia

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) - Commerce

Haimbili Haufiku Senior Secondary School

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