NDAHAMBELELA HAIKALI FCG (Acc,CS,CGP), Cert Dir
Windhoek ,Namibia
Summary
A Certified Director, Certified Ethics Officer, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries. Highly skilled Chartered Governance Professional specializing in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks. Combines analytical thinking and conflict-resolution skills to advise stakeholders and foster collaborative corporate cultures. Committed policy administrator delivering high-impact perspectives and exceptional service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Secretary
MTC
Windhoek , Namibia
05.2021 - Current
- Board Administration - Coordination of board meetings, preparing agendas and distributing materials to stakeholders.
- Guided the board and management through the IPO listing process.
- Maintains regulatory and statutory records and ensures compliance with corporate governance regulations.
- Oversees statutory and regulatory filings to ensure timely submission to regulatory agencies.
- Facilitated communication strategy between Board of Directors and executive management team to enhance collaboration.
- Provides guidance on compliance and best practices in corporate governance matters.
- Assists in strategic planning sessions, contributing insights on governance frameworks.
- Managed ethics program, reinforcing compliance and integrity across the organization.
Company Secretary
Namibian Ports Authority
03.2013 - 04.2021
- Advisory to board and senior management on statutory and governance matters
- Coordinated board training and evaluation sessions, enhancing board effectiveness and governance practices.
- Developed comprehensive reports integrating financial and non-financial data to support strategic decision-making.
- Managed daily operations of the Risk and Compliance Unit, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Managed communication strategies with investors, strengthening stakeholder relationships and trust.
- Established the Sustainability and Ethics functions
- Oversaw sustainability initiatives, promoting environmental responsibility.
- Highlighted major contributions to organizational success.
Principal Management Consultant
Dynamic Business Solutions
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided governance consulting services for various organizations, enhancing corporate practices. - company secretarial and corporate governance advisory and training, business development and company secretarial practice for public and private enterprises, such as Namfisa, Namibia Statistics Authority, Namibia Airports Company, Namibia Competition Commission, etc.
- Advised clients on operational improvements and business strategy.
- Assessed workflows and identified process gaps for Dynamic Business Solutions clients.
- Delivered training for Company Secretaries in Minute Taking, Boardroom Dynamics, and Meetings Facilitation, enhancing their skills and effectiveness in governance roles.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops and gathered project requirements.
Group Company Secretary
Standard Bank Namibia
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Contributed to Executive Management Committee by participating in ethical decision-making, policy setting, and system implementations.
- Special contributions and key achievements:
- 2009 -2010 Project Leader and BEE Champion -SBN Transformation Committee (Implementation of Empowerment Strategy)
- Spearheaded the implementation of the Namibia Financial Sector Charter
- Led SBN Transformation Committee as Project Leader and BEE Champion, driving implementation of empowerment strategy.
- Spearheaded implementation of Namibia Financial Sector Charter, promoting compliance and industry standards.
Financial Manager
Agricultural Bank of Namibia
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Recorded and analyzed business transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared financial statements in accordance with international reporting standards and requirements.
- Managed financial functions to facilitate cost management, budgeting processes, and audit preparation.
- Contributed to team projects by coordinating financial inputs and ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Led financial module implementation for SAP system to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline processes.
- Served as chair from 2006 to 2007 Chaired the Job Grading committee, a sub-committee of the Organisational Restructuring Process
Senior Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Led a team in the Assurance department specializing in Financial Services and oversaw:
- Conducted client engagements to assess financial operations.
- Prepared comprehensive auditor's reports to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
- Reviewed audit tests for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed client costs by analyzing financial data.
- Overseeing and supervising junior audit staff
Consultant: Corporate Governance
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
03.2002 - 12.2003
Trainee Accountant
KPMG
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Client engagement consultant, focusing on internal audit and corporate governance
- Analyzed business processes, created process flowcharts and user manuals, identified control weaknesses, and recommended controls to mitigate risks
- Developed best practice policies and procedures to improve compliance and streamline operational effectiveness
- Developed best practice policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness
- Implementation of corporate governance principles in accordance with King recommendations
- Managed client bookkeeping, ensuring accurate general ledgers and trial balances for reliable financial reporting
- Provided personalized tax consultations to clients, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
Education
International Executive Development Program - Executive Leadership
Wits Business School
08.2026 - 10.2026
MBA - Business Administration
Regent Business School
Durban, South Africa Chartered Secretary Graduate - Corporate Governance
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES
Johannesburg , South Africa Hons. B. Compt - CTA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bachelor of Accounting -
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory compliance
- Board oversight
- Board advisory
- Board administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Ethics management
- Strategy facilitation
- Project management
- Boardroom dynamics
Awards and recognitions
- 2019 Country Winner (Namibia)of PAN African Award for the Most Influential Woman in Public Enterprise and
- 2019 Regional Winner (SADC South) Most Influential Woman in Public Enterprise
Professional Certification & Development
- IODSA Certified Director 2026
- Toastmasters Speechcraft 2025
- Certified Ethics Officer 2021
- Chartered Secretary and Governance Professional
- Fellow of Institute of Chartered Secretaries 2021
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Building High Performance Boards and Boardroom Dynamics - George Washington University
- Certified Empowerment Advisor - Empowerdex
- Advance BEE Verification - Empowerdex & UOFS
- Senior Management Program - Gordon Business School
- Management Development Program - Stellenbosch Business School
- Certificate in Experiential BEE - UCT Graduate School of Business
- Certificate in Strategic Empowerment - Financial Mail
- Fraud Prevention and Detection - Institute of Bankers
- Company Secretarial Practice
Leadership Positions
- Chairperson: RTO Namibia Pty Ltd (2020-2023)
- Non Executive Director Alexander Forbes Namibia Investments (Pty) Ltd (2020-2024)
- Director: Alexander Forbes Namibia Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2020-2024)
- Chairperson of AFNH Group Audit & Risk Committee (2023- 2024)
- Director of Twafika Investments (Pty) Ltd
- Non-Executive Director of Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance - (2021 - 08/31/22)
- Member of National Committee on Trade Facilitation - Mitsmed (till 08/31/22)
- Member of National Implementation Committee on the 38th SADC Summit 2020
Timeline
International Executive Development Program - Executive Leadership
Wits Business School
08.2026 - 10.2026
Company Secretary
MTC
05.2021 - Current
Company Secretary
Namibian Ports Authority
03.2013 - 04.2021
Principal Management Consultant
Dynamic Business Solutions
01.2011 - 02.2013
Group Company Secretary
Standard Bank Namibia
07.2007 - 12.2010
Financial Manager
Agricultural Bank of Namibia
11.2005 - 06.2007
Senior Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2004 - 10.2005
Consultant: Corporate Governance
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
03.2002 - 12.2003
Trainee Accountant
KPMG
01.2000 - 02.2002
MBA - Business Administration
Regent Business School
Chartered Secretary Graduate - Corporate Governance
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES
Hons. B. Compt - CTA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bachelor of Accounting -
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA