Miyanda Syakalima

Assistant Accountant

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock

Lusaka

03.2019 - Current

Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including expenditure journals and general ledger accounts.
Organized and maintained filing systems for accounting documents.
Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
Researched discrepancies between payments received and customer records.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Assisted with budgeting process by providing accurate data for forecasting purposes.
Reviewed and coded expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.
Conducted variance analysis between budgeted figures vs actuals; reported findings to finance manager.
Performed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections.
Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets.
Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.