James Chibaga
Harare
Summary
Accomplished Principal Internal Auditor with a strong background in the Ministry of Defence, recognized for outstanding leadership and analytical expertise. Successfully improved internal controls and governance processes through innovative auditing strategies. Highly skilled in SAP and Microsoft Office, with a proven ability to lead teams toward achieving compliance and operational excellence. Career objectives include further enhancing organizational integrity through strategic audit initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
Harare
11.2012 - Current
- Provide consultancy and assurance services to management on risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
- Develop and implement annual risk-based audit work plans, as approved by the Director of Internal Audit.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Audit Department in accordance with the Ministry’s Strategic Plans.
- Compliment the activities of the Office of the Director of Internal Audit, as instructed by the incumbent.
- Acting as the Director Internal Audit in the absence of the incumbent
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit.
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
11.2012 - Current
- Organizational risk assessment to determine the susceptibility of operational areas to fraud and irregularities.
- Preparation of audit programs and itineraries for routine and special audits.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls through regular, annual audits.
- Compliance auditing is conducted to ensure that management controls are implemented and complied with.
- Conduct follow-up audits to assess the implementation of audit recommendations, and compliance with regulations and management controls.
- To evaluate the completeness and reliability of accounting information presented to management.
- Preparation of audit reports for each assignment completed, as well as progress reports for ongoing assignments.
- Supervision of senior auditors and audit assistants
- Documentation, review and evaluation of internal controls
- Designing and recommending new procedures for internal control improvement
- Compiling internal audit and investigation reports
- Presentation of audit / investigation reports to management
- Attending meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes
Senior Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
Harare
11.2010 - 10.2012
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
Harare
11.2007 - 10.2010
Education
Master of Commerce - Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance
Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Accountancy Honors Degree -
Midlands State University
Advanced Diploma - Business Studies
Chinhoyi University of Technology
'A' Level - 7 points (Arts)
Mt Pleasant School
'O' Level - 8 Subjects including Maths and English
Glen View 1 High School
CIS Diploma - Accountancy And Administration
Chartered Governance And Accountancy Institute
Harare 08.2018 - 10.2021
Skills
- Good leadership skills
- Understanding of auditing techniques and procedures
- Experience within an internal audit environment
- Knowledge of ethics in auditing
- Ability to motivate and lead others
- Versatile in working autonomously and as part of a team
- Analytic and accurate with figures
- Highly computer-literate
- Good reporting and communication skills
- SAP MM
- SAP FI
- SAP SD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Internet and cyber surfing
Accomplishments
- Helped Management in the transformation of the Ministry of Defence Internal Audit processes from the traditional Periodic Compliance Auditing to Risk Based Auditing processes
- Part of the consultative group of auditors and Ministry of Finance personnel on the implementation of the draft Internal Audit Manual in 2018
- Part of the first group of Internal Auditors to be trained on Performance Auditing by Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in conjunction with the Office of the Auditor General for implementation in Ministries in 2019
- Part of the delegation that drafted the Ministry of Defence and War Veterans Affairs’ Strategic Plan for year 2022
Contactaddress
5431 73 Crescent, Glen View 3, Harare, Harare
Datefirstjoinedcivilservice
11/01/07
Yearsinservice
17
Ecnumber
3992694J
Membershiptoprofessionalbodies
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), 1977946
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 4553267
- ICSAZ/CGI, 1181782
Shortcourses
- Performance/ Value for Money Auditing, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 2019
- Risk Based Auditing, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Systems Application Package (SAP) FI, SD and MM modules, Central Computing Services (CCS)
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Learning Resources/ Thomson NETg
- Government Accounting 1, Highlands Training Institute
- Management Development I, Highlands Training Institute
Languages
- English
- Shona
References
- Mr. D. Tadios, Director Internal Audit, Ministry of Home Affairs, Zimbabwe, +263 777 512 601
- Mr. M. Pemhiwa, General Manager, Delta Beverages, Zimbabwe +263 772 151 374
- Mr. K. Nyikadzino, Finance Officer, Anjin Investments, +263 776 003 697
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching soccer
- Playing and watching basketball
- Sports Administration
- Researching
Workstation
Ministry of Defence Head Office, Defence House, Harare, Harare
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63-1073945-P-70
- Date of Birth: 02/10/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
CIS Diploma - Accountancy And Administration
Chartered Governance And Accountancy Institute
08.2018 - 10.2021
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
11.2012 - Current
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
11.2012 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
11.2010 - 10.2012
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Defence
11.2007 - 10.2010
Master of Commerce - Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance
Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Accountancy Honors Degree -
Midlands State University
Advanced Diploma - Business Studies
Chinhoyi University of Technology
'A' Level - 7 points (Arts)
Mt Pleasant School
'O' Level - 8 Subjects including Maths and English
Glen View 1 High School
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