The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is hosting the Virtual Inaugural Webinar Series from October 14 to 16, 2025, focusing on the official launch of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Community of Practice (CoP). This event aims to advance AML compliance to safeguard transparency, trust, and sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Key topics include understanding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and the risk-based approach, strengthening AML/CFT oversight, and aligning global AML/CFT frameworks with regional realities. Sessions will feature insights from experts such as Scott Hanson, Director at IFAC, and Kateryna Boguslavska, Head of Financial Crime Risk at the Basel Institute on Governance.
The program offers practical training sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities for participants to engage with leading professionals in the field. Notable speakers include Meisie Nkau, CEO of AFROSAI-E, and Tanjit Sandhu Kaur, Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank.
This webinar series is designed for heads of investigations and disciplinary departments, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants seeking to enhance their understanding of effective AML processes and contribute to strengthening disciplinary systems across the continent.
Speakers(23)
Alta Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Alta Prinsloo has been the CEO of PAFA since 2020, bringing expertise in strategic planning, capacity building, and partnership development. She previously served as Deputy Director at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), where she led various initiatives to strengthen the global accountancy profession.
Ana Maria Ebong Uwah Galimah
Member, AQAG at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Ana Maria Ebong Uwah Galimah is a member of PAFA’s Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) and is affiliated with the Cameroonian Association of Certified Accountants (CECGE).
BOULAHDOUR Yassine
Council Member at ONEC Algeria
BOULAHDOUR Yassine is a Council Member at ONEC Algeria, involved in the oversight and development of the accountancy profession in Algeria.
Benjamin Mbolonzi
Director at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Benjamin Mbolonzi is a Director at PAFA, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the accountancy profession across Africa.
Den Surfraz
Vice President at Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA)
Den Surfraz serves as the Vice President of MIPA, focusing on strengthening AML/CFT capacity in Africa through collaboration among PAOs, regulators, and academia.
Egbo Jude Sunday
Council Member at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Egbo Jude Sunday serves as a Council Member at ICAN, contributing to the development and regulation of the accountancy profession in Nigeria.
Eva N. Saiyuah
Manager, Compliance and Regulation at Financial Reporting Centre, Kenya
Eva N. Saiyuah is the Manager of Compliance and Regulation at Kenya's Financial Reporting Centre, overseeing compliance with financial reporting standards.
Farai Masabana
Member, AQAG at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Farai Masabana is a member of PAFA’s Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) and is affiliated with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
George Mokua
Chairman, Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
George Mokua is the Chairman of PAFA’s Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG), currently serving his second term. He is the Managing Partner of Mokua Onwonga & Co., a medium-sized audit firm. George has held various leadership roles, including Chairman of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Board Member of PAFA. He is a member of IFAC’s Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group (SMPAG) and serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at KCA University.
Georgina Malombe
Council Member at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Georgina Malombe is a Council Member at ICPAK, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the institute.
Henri FAIZI
Executive Secretary at ONEC Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)
Henri FAIZI serves as the Executive Secretary of ONEC RDC, leading the organization's initiatives to strengthen the accountancy profession in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jasbine Heenaye
Vice President at Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA)
Jasbine Heenaye serves as the Vice President of MIPA and is an active member of the IFAC AML Community of Practice. She has a strong background in aligning global AML/CFT frameworks with regional realities.
John Muvavarirwa
Principal Governance Expert at African Development Bank (AfDB)
John Muvavarirwa is a Principal Governance Expert at the AfDB, specializing in governance and financial sector development.
Kateryna Boguslavska
Head, Financial Crime Risk at International Centre for Asset Recovery, Basel Institute on Governance
Kateryna Boguslavska leads the Financial Crime Risk division at the International Centre for Asset Recovery. She specializes in understanding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and the risk-based approach to combating financial crimes.
Madiou Soumare
Commission Member at ONECCA Senegal
Madiou Soumare is a Commission Member at ONECCA Senegal, involved in overseeing the accountancy profession in Senegal.
Meisie Nkau
Chief Executive Officer at AFROSAI-E
Meisie Nkau is the CEO of AFROSAI-E, leading efforts to strengthen Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and enhance public sector auditing across Africa.
Michele A. Wood-Tweel
Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Michele A. Wood-Tweel is the Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs at CPA Canada, focusing on regulatory compliance and the development of standards within the accountancy profession.
Michelle Giddings
Head of AML and Operations at Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Michelle Giddings is the Head of AML and Operations at ICAEW, where she oversees the development and implementation of anti-money laundering strategies and operations.
Mulenga Muteto Masuzyo
Deputy Chairman, AQAG at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Mulenga Muteto Masuzyo serves as the Deputy Chairman of PAFA’s Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) and is affiliated with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
Scott Hanson
Director at International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
Scott Hanson is a Director at IFAC, focusing on advancing the role of Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). He has extensive experience in developing global standards and best practices for the accountancy profession.
Sulemani Nyakulinga
Senior Assistant Police Commissioner at National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), Tanzania
Sulemani Nyakulinga is a Senior Assistant Police Commissioner in Tanzania and is associated with the NBAA, focusing on AML/CFT initiatives.
Tanjit Sandhu Kaur
Financial Sector Specialist at World Bank
Tanjit Sandhu Kaur is a Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank, focusing on financial inclusion and balancing AML/CFT measures with economic growth.
Walter Bhengu
Head of Stakeholder Engagement at South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Walter Bhengu is the Head of Stakeholder Engagement at SAICA, focusing on building relationships with key stakeholders in the accountancy profession.
Event Details
- Date
- October 14-16, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- Heads of investigations and disciplinary departments, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants.