Elizabeth Makeche Mbao Campaign Message 2025

Name

Elizabeth Makeche Mbao

Qualifications

• FCCA
• FZICA
• MBA Fin

Current Position And Name Of Organisation

Internal Audit Manager Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Other Board Positions Held (Current or Past)

Audit and Risk Member & Chair

Professional Associations

• ACCA
• IIA
• ISACA
• ZICA

Experience Profile And How It Relates To This Role

Throughout my career, I have consistently driven innovation, improved operational efficiency, and fostered sustainable growth within both public and private sector organizations. In my senior leadership roles, I have contributed to strategic decision-making while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

As a seasoned professional, I possess expertise in financial management, risk management, and sustainability. I have successfully led initiatives focused on cost reduction, developed effective internal systems, enhanced risk management frameworks, and contributed to the development of key sustainability policies. I excel in navigating complex business environments and have a proven track record of building high-performing teams while aligning organizational goals with a long-term strategic vision.

I have served as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and have successfully fostered change in accountability and prudent decision-making.

With my experience in the corporate sector and my strong understanding of corporate governance activities, I am well-equipped to handle cooperative business.

What You Intend To Bring to the Board

My experience in auditing, risk management, sustainability, and financial management will significantly support the Cooperative's management and board in achieving strategic goals within established timelines. I will prioritize risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with the Cooperative's mission and vision. This approach will promote the growth of the Cooperative by fostering sustainable change and enhancing value.

As a finance professional, I possess the expertise to analyze financial reports to assess the cooperative's performance and support informed business decisions aligned with the strategic objectives of sustainable financial growth. This analysis includes a thorough examination of key financial ratios, such as liquidity, profitability, market value, and efficiency ratios.

As a member of the cooperative for over 12 years, I am deeply committed to wealth creation through savings and credit, and I firmly believe in the principles of unity and shared ownership. I am motivated by innovation and am confident in my ability to contribute to the development of affordable financial products that promote wealth enhancement and membership growth.

As a proponent of sustainability, I will ensure that the cooperative diversifies its revenue streams to consistently meet the needs of our members, particularly during challenging financial periods for individual members.

A representative voice for the general membership of reforms that align with their needs, grounded in honesty, integrity, active participation, and a commitment to achieving tangible outcomes.

I possess extensive knowledge of the SACCO movement and am prepared to make meaningful contributions to the board to ensure that full cooperative regulatory and compliance principles are met.