MENNESIA N. VILHO

I am a Chartered Accountant CA(NAM) with an MBA from the University of Pretoria. I have over 18 years’ experience leading finance functions within State-Owned Enterprises. In my current role as a Chief Financial Officer, I am responsible for the Finance, Administration and ICT functions. I predominant worked in complex, resource constrained environments, which provided me with extensive exposure to navigate orgnational complexities. My experience spans large-scale budget oversight, overseeing external audit managements, and aligning financial management to long term company objectives and leadership.

• Socrates Dias, Former Finance and Administration Executive – Namibia Airports Company, +264 82050536
• Werner Hamata, Co-opted AMTA Board Member and Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee, +264811240256
• Stanley Ndara, Chief Executive Officer: Fisheries Observer Agency, +264814019166

• Chief Financial Officer, Agro-Marketing Trade Agency (AMTA), 01/26, Present, Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting, while maintaining compliance with applicable financial legislation and regulatory requirements., Drive the initiation and coordination of the external audit process for outstanding audits relating to the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years, and oversee the resolution of internal and external audit findings through effective corrective actions and mitigation measures., Manage the Agency’s cash flow, annual budgeting, and procurement-related financial processes to support operational continuity across all business units, while maintaining ongoing engagement with the line ministry on funding requirements., Improve revenue management and receivables oversight, enhancing visibility over potential credit exposures and debts management., Oversee the Agency’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) function to ensure secure systems, safeguard IT infrastructure, strengthen data protection processes, and align ICT expenditure with operational needs and required service quality standards., Financial Advisor on the AMTA Procurement Committee.
• Manager: Management Accounting, Namibia Airports Company (NAC), 06/21, 01/26, Managed cross departmental teams. Achieved through budget the coordination process., Manage diverse teams, through the effective coordination/oversight during the implementation/upgrade of the ERP system., Ability to self-manage, meet demanding deadlines, demonstrated by the drafting and finalizing of the 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan, as approved by the NAC Board of Directors and the Ministry of Finance and Public enterprises, less than a month into the Acting Executive role., Appointed as Acting Executive: Finance and Administration, providing continuity of executive leadership and strengthening financial oversight, governance, and strategic decision making during a critical transition period., Acting Executive: Finance and Administration, 10/23, 04/24
• Financial Manager, Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), 08/17, 06/21, Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer., Strengthen audit processes and financial reporting controls, contributing to four (4) consecutive unqualified audit opinions., Establish effective engagement with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, and the Ministry of Finance, through structured budget and accountability reporting processes., Enhance the quality and clarity of board and ministerial submissions, improving decision-making and governance oversight., Build team capability through structured coaching and on-the-job training, strengthening technical financial reporting skills within the finance function.
• Manager: Finance and Administration, Fisheries Observer Agency (FOA), 03/12, 07/17, Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer., Implemented a sustainable funding model, contributing to the Agency achieving financial sustainability., Strengthened financial reporting and audit processes, contributing to four (4) consecutive years of unqualified audit opinions., Successfully supported and concluded multiple wage negotiation agreements in a complex, unionized environment., Led stakeholder engagement initiatives with key players in the fishing industry, including annual tariff reviews and consultations with fishing companies.
• Financial Manager, Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust, 03/11, 03/12, Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer., Key assignments and competencies included the preparation of financial statements, external audit preparations, payroll administration, overall budget management of the trust, and wage negotiations., Led the team responsible for the effective implementation of the integrated financial accounting system, which integrated all the Trust outlets.
• Trainee Chartered Accountant, Deloitte, 01/08, 01/11, Completed articles within a leading professional services firm, gaining a strong foundation in audit, financial reporting, and assurance across a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Financial Management & Oversight
• Financial Strategy, Policy & Control Frameworks
• Risk Management, Compliance & Governance
• Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization
• Procurement & Financial Administration Oversight
• Financial Reporting & Performance Management
• Property & Asset Oversight
• Leadership & People Development
• Stakeholder & Board Engagement