Eustache EBONDO WA MANDZILA

Eustache EBONDO WA MANDZILA is a Senior Professor of Audit, Internal Control, and Corporate Governance at KEDGE Business School. He holds dual roles as Academic Director of the MSc. Audit and Performance Management program and as a member of the national jury for the Diploma of Accounting Expertise. His academic career includes a Visiting Professorship at the University of Ottawa (Canada), supplemented by extensive professional experience as an internal auditor, financial consultant, and Administrative/Financial Director.

Education

• PhD in Management Sciences, University of Paris-Est Créteil
• PhD in Economics and Air Transport Law
• DESS in Finance, University of Aix-Marseille
• Specialized Master's Degree (MS) in Audit and Management Control, Toulouse Business School

Research Focus

Professor EBONDO WA MANDZILA investigates organizational control systems with emphasis on audit quality (internal/external), corporate governance efficiency, internal control frameworks, and tetra-standardization. His work critically examines these domains in diverse settings, particularly across Francophone Africa and France, blending empirical analysis with policy insights.

Publication Trends

Over the past decade, his scholarly output includes 10+ publications analyzing auditing standards, governance disclosures, and CSR integration. Recent works (2020-2025) demonstrate a focus on: (1) Audit practices in African economies, (2) Climate risk reporting, (3) Regulatory impacts on audit fees, and (4) International accounting standards. Methodologies range from content analysis of corporate reports to comparative international case studies.

Professional Affiliations

• Current: Senior Professor & Academic Director, KEDGE Business School
• Current: Member, National Jury for Diploma of Accounting Expertise
• Former: Visiting Professor, University of Ottawa
• Former: Internal Auditor (Banking Sector)
• Former: Financial Consultant
• Former: Administrative/Financial Director (Service Industry)