Madalitso Lowole MBA FCCA CPFA BSP BAcc

I am a distinguished Chartered Accountant, proudly holding the Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (FCCA) designation, and a respected member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CPFA). With an MBA from Heriott-Watt University and a Leadership Mentorship Certificate from the prestigious Harvard Business School, I am equipped with unparalleled strategic insight. My certification in the Balanced Score Card has empowered me to seamlessly align activities with strategic objectives, ensuring they resonate with overarching vision and mission statements. My qualifications extend further with a diploma in Finance Business Partnering (FBP) and certification in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), making me a versatile expert poised to optimize organizational resource allocation for remarkable outcomes. As the Head of Financial Management at the African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, I draw from a rich tapestry of experience with world-renowned public institutions such as Habitat for Humanity, the World Food Programme, Save the Children, UNICEF, and the African Union. My expertise spans Project Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Systems and Internal Control, Auditing, and adeptly managing the SAP Payments System, including Bank Communications Management. The rigorous training from my MBA has refined my competencies in Financial Decision Making, Strategy Development and Execution, Business Economics, and Strategic Marketing, all essential for delivering successful projects. Over my 20-year career, I have expertly led large, complex financial teams and am recognized as an authority in Innovation for Development (IF4D), Project Management (PM), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Finance Business Partnering (FBP). I excel in preparing and presenting Financial Statements compliant with IPSAS standards, crafting Country Programme Budgets, implementing cutting-edge online and cashless systems, managing global disbursements, and conducting thorough audits. My ability to coordinate intricate donor program reports and facilitate communication among diverse international partners has been pivotal. Moreover, I am skilled in conducting comprehensive training sessions and leading dynamic cross-cultural teams, consultants, and advisors, driving organizational capability to achieve outstanding results. With a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and nurturing collaborative environments, I am poised to deliver exceptional value to any organization I join.