Amos Kansa
Lusaka
Summary
Young, dynamic, and self-motivated employee with passion to achieve the perceived impossible in the quest for excellence that will add value for economic posterity, at a place of work. I am a student of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant (ZICA), Pursuing Diploma Level Two. My professional experience in Accounts span from 14 years progressive experience of financial reporting, budgeting and cost control and strategy from management positions held in reputable and dynamic institutions.
To perform duties and render services professionally. To maintain high professional competence through reading as appropriate. To take any opportunity available in career advancement. Aim higher. Progress to pursue ZICA CA Zambia Programe and ACCA Professional Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Detail-oriented Accountant with 10 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
NAPOLI PROPERTY INVESTMENT
03.2023 - Current
- Making sure that accounts are properly audited which is line with the accounting standards
- Undertaking monthly reconciliations by ensuring that all payments are timely processed and making follow ups on a daily basis payments and receipts which are not cleared on time by contacting the bank for clarifications on account statements
- Checking through invoices to be paid by trying to apply cost cutting measures and improve benefits
- Processing all supplier’s contracts by ensuring that they are revised yearly according to the contract signed with them
- Provide assistance in the preparation of the Company budget
- Preparation of project payroll Ensuring that all taxes matters are well handled and maintain records.
Assistant Accountant
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS ZAMBIA PLC
05.2014 - 02.2023
- To ensure that the payments are made within the budget
- Making sure that payments are only processed when they are approved by Senior Management
- Preparation of all Cash Books, ledgers Prior to Trial Balance
- Checking through the computations of VAT, WHT on the invoices submitted by suppliers when approved for payment by Management ie Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Finance Manager
- Ensuring that all Cash and Cheques received are correctly written in the receipt book and banked immediately
- Checking through the cheque and cash deposit books after being deposited to the bank by the Office Holder
- To ensure that there is proper accountability in the usage of the petty cash and make a reimbursement timely and approved by the Senior Accountant
- Submitting Returns on time and making payments before the due date
- Making follow-ups on Authorizer’s/Signatories to approve the pending payments made through business online
- Submitting or filling of the PACRA Annual returns and other statutory returns assigned to me
- Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register up to date.
Accounts Assistant
BIG-Pic Products & ServiceS Ltd
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Ensuring that all entries are posted in the correct ledgers
- Preparation of Statutory Payments such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Provisional Income Tax, Annual Returns and Computing the Withholding Tax
- Preparation of all Cash Books, ledgers Prior to Trial Balance
- Preparation and updating of Trade Receivables and Trade Payables Statements of Accounts
- Preparation of Monthly payroll and pay slips for staff and calculating due Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Preparation of NAPSA payments and returns
- Issuance of TAX-Invoices, Receipts and Payments Vouchers
- Preparation of Quarterly Management Financial Reports
- Cash flow Preparation and Management
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Income Statement, Statement of Financial Position) and remitting the Company Annual Income Tax
- Filling of the PACRA Annual Returns and any other statutory returns assigned to me
- Banking and raising cheques
- Petty Cash Maintenance and Reconciliation
- General Journals Posting and recording
- Inventory counting, reporting and evaluation
- Working in liaison with Auditors and providing them the necessary information
- Receiving and checking invoices from Suppliers
- Sending Invoices, Quotation to Trade Receivables and Chasing up late payments
- Maintenance of Receivables Register
- Working in co-ordination with goods received notes (co-ordination with the stores Department
- Processing of Travel Advances and Reimbursements
- Preparation of Daily Cash Flow Statements
- Receiving Cash/Cheques and record the transactions in the cashbook
- Ensuring that all details of the monies received are clearly indicated and any available remittance advices are attached to the copy of the receipt raised
- Ensuring that all Cash/Cheques received are appropriately banked
- Making cash/cheque payments to suppliers for goods and services
- Filling of financial documents.
Education
ZICA Technician Certificate -
Grade Twelve Certificate -
Pursuing ZICA – Diploma Level Two -
06.2024
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Preparation
- Account reconciliation processes
- General Ledger Management
- General Ledger Entries
Accomplishments
- I managed to introduce Pastel Accounting Software at Big-Pic Products And Services Limited in Accounts Department as an Assistant Accountant in the absence of the Accountant.
- I managed to sell the products of Big-Pic Products And Services Limited to various reputable Organizations across the Country as well as organizing Workshops in the absence of the Sales and Marketing Manager.
- Successfully Prepared Bank Reconciliation and Bank Statements when necessary
- Processed Travel and Advances and disbursement
- Remitted Annual Tax Returns and Taxes to ZRA
- Preparations of Payables and Receivables Reconciliation statements
- Banked and raised cheques
- Prepared Daily Cash Flows Statements
- An agent to the bank for the Organisation
Physical Address - Street
Plot No. 164/48B, Makeni Villa Lusaka
Nrc Number
299677/66/1
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/09/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Mr. Arnold Simwaya, Self Help Africa, Lusaka –Zambia, +260 977-361 922
- Mr. Lloyd Lukwesa, Stanbic Bank Plc, Cairo Road, Lusaka, Lusaka-Zambia, +260 969 646 266
- Mr. Denis Mudenda, Big-Pic Products & Services Ltd, Thabo Mbeke Road, Lusaka, +260 979 081 898
- Felix Chilingwe, Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants, Freedom way, Lusaka, +260 955 081 898
Timeline
Accountant
NAPOLI PROPERTY INVESTMENT
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS ZAMBIA PLC
05.2014 - 02.2023
Accounts Assistant
BIG-Pic Products & ServiceS Ltd
03.2005 - 01.2013