Brenda Motshewa

A Chartered Accountant with 20 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, and compliance across diverse sectors. Expertise in aligning financial strategies with organizational objectives while ensuring regulatory adherence. Skilled in leading finance teams, optimizing systems, and delivering actionable financial insights for leadership decision-making.

• Led the full financial and regulatory setup of a new company, including registration, bank accounts, tax compliance, and financial systems, ensuring a smooth and compliant launch.
• Developed the company's financial structure, including budgeting frameworks, internal controls, and accounting policies from the ground up.
• Negotiated key contracts and commercial terms, including supermarket supply agreements, ensuring financial sustainability from day one.
• As the primary lead, I was responsible for the successful acquisition of the Global Grant Community GFGP certification of Millennium University, positioning the university to access international grants above five hundred thousand euros from reputable donors e.g EU and African Union.
• Developed an accounting degree program and successfully registered and accredited it with Malawi Accountants Board and Malawi National Council of Higher Education.
• Developed a resort from an investment of USD 500,000 at acquisition to a USD 3,000,000 worth of investment within 7 years.

• Tennis
• Reading Non-Fiction books and articles
• Travelling and making connections
• Gardening

References available upon request.

• Vice Chairperson of Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, Phoenix International Primary School, 01/01/22, 12/01/24
• Treasurer of Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, Phoenix International Primary School, 01/01/21, 12/01/24
• Treasurer PTA, Broadhurst Primary School, 01/01/25, Present
• Taskforce Member, Malawi Higher Education Gender Policy, 01/01/21, 12/31/21
• PTA Member, St. Andrew's International High School, 01/01/20, 12/01/24