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Alexious Ngabwe

Alexious Ngabwe

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at COMESA Secretariat, excelling in financial reporting and budget analysis. Proven track record in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing compliance through effective auditing procedures. Adept at leveraging data analysis to drive process improvements while fostering strong communication across departments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

COMESA secretariat
Lusaka
01.2022 - 12.2025
  • Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records for internal departments.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Assisted in the budget preparation process by analyzing historical data.

Processed invoices for payment

Managed payroll

  • Conducted audits of financial documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes and reduce errors.
  • Utilized accounting software to track expenses and generate reports efficiently.
  • Supported external auditors by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Trained new staff on accounting procedures and company policies effectively.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
  • Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.

Finance Officer

Visionfund’s/World Vision
Lusaka
09.2016 - 01.2022
  • Managed financial reporting for various projects and programs.
  • Analyzed budget proposals and expenditure reports for compliance.
  • Prepared monthly cash flow forecasts to support operational needs.
  • Coordinated audits with external partners to ensure transparency.
  • Developed training materials for finance staff on policies and procedures.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable processes while ensuring accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger system.
  • Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
  • Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
  • Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
  • Conducted financial analysis to identify potential areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Coordinated audits with both internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
  • Ensured that all taxes due were paid accurately and promptly according to government regulations.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles, practices, procedures.
  • Analyzed cash flow projections to assess liquidity needs and develop funding plans accordingly.
  • Developed and maintained detailed financial models for long-term strategic planning purposes.
  • Monitored spending versus return to initiate strict cost containment approaches.
  • Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
  • Created ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team members or external stakeholders such as investors or lenders.
  • Assisted with the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit processes.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.

Accountant

Audit Controle and Expertise-ACE Global
Lusaka
09.2010 - 05.2016
  • Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records for internal departments.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Assisted in the budget preparation process by analyzing historical data.
  • Utilized accounting software to track expenses and generate reports efficiently.
  • Supported external auditors by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Conducted audits of financial documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Trained new staff on accounting procedures and company policies effectively.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia
05.2023 - 06.2026

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Open University
Lusaka, Zambia
05.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2007 - 12.2011

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Accounting principles
  • Effective communication
  • Process improvement
  • Auditing procedures
  • Finance
  • General ledger management
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Reporting
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Fixed asset management
  • Bank reconciliation

Languages

English
First Language
French
Beginner (A1)
A1

Affiliations

  • Seventh Day Adventist
  • Bush Camping
  • Playing Chess

Certification

  • Artificial intelligence-AI Certified
  • Sun systems software
  • Pastel software
  • Microsoft office
  • SDA Baptisms certificate

Accomplishments

  • The effect of fraud on profitability amongst few commercial banks in Zambia
  • Fraud and profitability relationship amongst few MFIs in Zambia

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

The Copperbelt University
05.2023 - 06.2026

Accountant

COMESA secretariat
01.2022 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Open University
05.2018 - 05.2022

Finance Officer

Visionfund’s/World Vision
09.2016 - 01.2022

Accountant

Audit Controle and Expertise-ACE Global
09.2010 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
06.2007 - 12.2011
Alexious Ngabwe