Airubi Mwanza
Lusaka,Lusaka Province
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a robust skill set in credit control techniques, cash book reconciliation, and taxation knowledge. Demonstrates expertise in audit procedures, management accounting, and debt recovery measures, complemented by proficiency in QuickBooks and financial reporting. Adept at VAT return preparation, cash flow projection, and fixed asset register maintenance. Skilled in accounts receivable maintenance, accounts payable expertise, balance sheet competency, and sales ledger handling. Offers comprehensive knowledge of payroll administration, double-entry bookkeeping, financial forecasting, audit coordination, cash flow management, bank reconciliations, balance sheet management, profit and loss analysis, and pension scheme administration. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive financial efficiency and support organisational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Head Office Accountant
Louis Dreyfus Company ,Zambia Limited
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2019 - Current
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Executed comprehensive internal audits; highlighted areas requiring action.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
Payroll Accountant
Louis Dreyfus Company Zambia Limited
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Reduced manual input errors with implementation of automated payroll system.
- Assisted in budget preparation, aiding in financial forecasting.
- Administered benefits and pensions to increase employee retention rate.
- Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency.
- Managed maternity, paternity and sick pay schemes increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough audits of payroll records for compliance with regulations.
- Processed leavers' final payments promptly maintaining high levels of professionalism.
- Kept abreast with latest changes in legislation affecting payrolls ensuring legal compliance at all times.
- Ensured timely completion of monthly payrolls to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling personal employee information, fostering trust.
- Managed extensive payroll data, providing accurate financial reports.
- Worked closely with Human Resources to coordinate new hires' pay set up, ensuring smooth on-boarding process.
- Provided support during internal and external audits leading to successful audit outcomes.
- Enhanced company's financial accuracy by updating and maintaining payroll records.
Credit Control Officer -Small Scale & Mechanized
NWK Agriservices
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Established strong communication lines to foster better customer relations.
- Processed new credit applications while adhering strictly to internal policies, maintaining organisational integrity.
- Developed solid relationships with clients, resulting in improved payment timelines.
- Assisted with the creation of financial reports to improve transparency.
- Reviewed credit applications and conducted credit checks for informed decision making.
- Sent out monthly client statements and letters as may be agreed from time to time; ensuring smooth operations.
- Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, improving compliance levels.
- Utilised latest financial software tools to efficiently manage accounts receivable portfolio.
- Maintained accurate records of all chasing activity; ensuring data reliability.
- Conducted thorough background research for reduced risk of bad debt.
- Established effective recovery plan with clients having difficulty paying their debts-this resulted in increased recoveries.
- Chased overdue invoices by phone, email and letter within agreed timescales to maintain positive cash flow.
Internal Audit Officer
Dunavant Zambia Limited
Katete, Zambia
05.2009 - 01.2015
- Reduced audit risk by implementing internal control systems.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies through detailed inspection of transaction records.
- Coordinated with external auditors to enhance auditing procedures.
- Developed audit plans aligned with business needs and objectives.
- Identified potential risks through comprehensive evaluation of financial reports.
- Conducted regular management reviews to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Reviewed processes periodically for necessary updates or revisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by monitoring changes in industry standards.
Education
Grade Twelve Certificate - School Certificate
Pemba High School
Pemba,Zambia 01.1997 - 11.2001
NVQ Level 6 - Association of Accounting Technician ( AAT)
Zambia Institute for Management Studies
Lusaka,Zambia 06.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting and Finance
University Of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 10.2020 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
European International University
Paris, France 12.2025 -
Skills
- Credit control techniques
- Cash book reconciliation
- Taxation knowledge
- Audit procedures understanding
- Management accounting competence
- Debt recovery measures
- Financial reporting expertise
- VAT return preparation
- Cash flow projection
- Fixed asset register maintenance
- Accounts receivable maintenance
- Accounts payable expertise
- Balance sheet competency
- Proficient in quickbooks
- Sales ledger handling
- Payroll administration
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Financial Forecasting
- Audit coordination
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliations
- Balance sheet management
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Pension scheme administration
Languages
English
Fluent
Chewa
Advanced
Tonga
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading Literature Books, Watching soccer and Fishing
Accomplishments
Best AAT Student Graduate 2009
REFERENCES
Abraham Banda, Former Finance Manager - Louis Dreyfus Company Zambia LTD -
Lusaka Head Office - Contact 0977-526687
Cuthbert Mweetwa – Internal Audit Manager, Bayport Lusaka. Contact – 0977-
883979.
Elvis Mweemba – Human Resource Officer – Louis Dreyfus Company Zambia LTD –
Contact 0975-095417
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
European International University
12.2025 -
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting and Finance
University Of Zambia
10.2020 - 05.2025
Head Office Accountant
Louis Dreyfus Company ,Zambia Limited
04.2019 - Current
Payroll Accountant
Louis Dreyfus Company Zambia Limited
04.2017 - 02.2019
Credit Control Officer -Small Scale & Mechanized
NWK Agriservices
02.2015 - 03.2017
Internal Audit Officer
Dunavant Zambia Limited
05.2009 - 01.2015
NVQ Level 6 - Association of Accounting Technician ( AAT)
Zambia Institute for Management Studies
06.2005 - 07.2008
Grade Twelve Certificate - School Certificate
Pemba High School
01.1997 - 11.2001