I started my career as an accounts assistant, then moved into audit and eventually joined PwC Zambia in 2023. I have audit experience in different sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and mining.
I have always loved anything to do with numbers, but when I began my business administration degree I fell in love with them all over again. ACCA Zambia visited us on campus and I was sold, so I enrolled and the rest is history.
I stepped out of my comfort zone, when I moved from my first job as an assistant accountant at an IT services provider to become an auditor in an accounting practice. I had only been in the role for six months, and now I was moving on to something I didn’t know much about. However, it was worth it, and I would do it again.
I aim to follow the path that allows me to continue learning, growing and contributing
AI should bring many benefits to the profession. It can help auditors work faster by handling repetitive tasks like sorting data, checking transactions and reviewing large amounts of data more efficiently than humans ever could. This allows auditors to spend more time focusing on areas such as risk and fraud detection. However, AI may also bring challenges, too; some firms might rely too much on technology or face high costs when adopting AI tools. Auditors could also struggle to explain how an AI system reached its conclusions, therefore human judgment will still play an important role.
I see my accountancy career as a path of continuous growth and learning. In the near term, I plan to deepen my expertise in auditing and financial management, gaining exposure to diverse industries and business environments.
Looking ahead, I am open to opportunities in both practice and the corporate world. While I value the rigour and client interaction in practice, I am also interested in applying my skills within a corporate setting where I could contribute to strategic decisions and business impact. I aim to follow the path that allows me to continue learning, growing and contributing to the organisations I work with.
If I had law-making powers, I would extend paternity leave to at least one month or, better still, align it with maternity leave. This would promote gender equality, support more balanced parenting and allow fathers to bond with their children, all benefiting child development. However, I would ensure the policy is structured to support both employees and employers – for example, through phased implementation.
What I enjoy most about my job is the diverse exposure it provides. I particularly like interacting with people from different industries and learning about how organisations operate. I also relish the challenges that come with my work, as they help me continuously develop my skills and broaden my experience.
Sometimes you have to start with courage and let confidence catch up
My favourite saying is ‘Consistency is key’. Achieving real results requires putting in continuous effort, as only through steady dedication do we see meaningful change. I also like ‘Fake it till you make it.’ Sometimes you have to start with courage and let confidence catch up. Progress comes from taking the first step and learning as you go.
If I was not an accountant, I would perhaps have been a psychotherapist. I am interested in understanding people, listening and helping them work through challenges. Improving people’s mental health is something I would find meaningful.
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active by participating in marathons and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking. I also enjoy reading books – particularly on personal development and finance – visiting new places, as well as cooking and baking, especially experimenting with new recipes.
