Handsome M’bwana

FCCA, CA (M), CPFAcct, CFIP, ACA, CIP, CEO(EthicSA)

Director – Forensic Investigations & Valuations

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Handsome M’bwana is a Certified Professional Forensic Auditor specializing in White-Collar Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations. He has diverse experience in commercial disputes, post-conflict compensation schemes and insurance matters dealing with loss of earnings, business interruption, business valuation, and financial governance.

Over the past 10 years, Handsome has leveraged Data Analytics using Python Programming, Machine Learning Models, and Algorithms to predict and conduct a wide variety of fraud/forensic engagements. His primary work focuses on identifying and investigating public and private companies by performing an in-depth (deep-dive) forensic analysis to unearth fraud. He has tried-and-tested experience of providing expert witness services in court in more than 10 commercial and business loss cases with over 12 law firms. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants.

As an Expert Witness, he has managed to fast track high valued litigated cases with over $2 million which has been refunded and or paid as a result of his thorough involvement in such assignments. As a Licensed Insurance Loss Assessor, he has assessed insurance claims of over $6 million in claim values.

He is a Certified Professional Forensic Accountant (CPFAcct), Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP), Certified Insolvency Practitioner (CIP), Certified Ethics Officer (CEO), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Chartered Accountant (FCCA), and experienced Financial Management Consultant with over 15 years of experience as a Corporate Finance Executive. He is an Associate of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Annie Nkhata

BAA-AIS, CFIP, Dip Acc

Manager - Forensics & Investigations

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Annie joined Fletcher & Evance in 2019. She is a manager - Forensics & Investigations at the firm’s Blantyre office.

Annie specializes in applying forensic accounting techniques for damage analysis and valuations. An accountant for over 8 years, she focuses on the quantification of damages resulting from business interruption, cyber risks, fidelity claims, fraud and investigations, and liability losses.

Annie has conducted, led, and supervised investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification for both large corporations as well as medium and small businesses.

Annie has gained significant expertise in investigating complex financial cases. She has been responsible for managing the allocation of case team resources and the quality of work product from more junior members of the case team. She has vast knowledge in using expert forensic tools to determine the approach to the review and analysis of the evidence obtained during an investigation.

Annie has always been responsible for ensuring that the results of the investigations and any expert opinions are clearly and accurately reflected in the evidence collected.

She is a Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) and possesses a Degree in Applied Accounting, Auditing & Information Systems - BAA - AIS and Diploma in Accounting.

Ethel Kalua Banda

BAcc, CFIP

Manager – Litigation Support & Valuation Services

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Ethel is a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional and forensic accounting aspirant, with a substantial background in accountancy, holding a part-qualified status from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).

Her 13 years’ experience background spans across various industries holding different positions in accounting and finance which have honed her expertise in financial reconciliation, statutory compliance, and the application of IFRS and GAAP. She is proficient in accounting software such as ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE and SAGE, and her strong academic foundation in accountancy, substantiated by her bachelor’s degree and ICAM certifications, positions her uniquely for the precise and investigative realm of forensic accounting.

Known for her outstanding analytical skills, excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to ethical standards, she is passionately pursuing opportunities to delve into the complexities of forensic audits, financial investigations, and fraud detection. Her aim is to uphold organizational integrity and make a substantial contribution to the field of forensic accounting.

Professional Qualifications and Certifications

• Part-qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAM)
• Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP)
• Bachelor of Accountancy, MUBAS
• Diploma in Accounting, Malawi College of Accountancy

Membership to Professional Bodies

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)
• International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals USA,INC (IICFIP)